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Yes, it would be great to hire an assistant, but Alexa is a close second.
Promising review: "This is a great product. We live in an old farmhouse and even though we have the fastest and highest internet service, we just couldn't get the signal throughout the entire house, or even our upstairs. But once we plugged in this range extender, we now have our 5G throughout the entire house and even the garage! It was super easy to install. No hassles. Easy to follow instructions." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two styles).
Promising review: "I love these cover slides! Since I am doing a lot of work from home and participating in meetings, it gives me peace of mind that I can control when I am seen. I was a little worried that you would be able to see a shadow around the camera, but it is a perfect fit. The thickness is also perfect where it does not cause issues when closing my laptop. I now have a slide on my work computer and home computer." —Tayler T
Get a set of three from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in six color combinations and pack sizes).
Promising review: "This accessory is one that makes you wonder why it wasn't included alongside the original product. The stand looks clean and sleek, blending in with the rest of Apple's devices perfectly. The device works wonderfully, just set your case down and it immediately starts charging." —Jerry Lathrop
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I highly recommend this Apple charging station! I bought this for my husband, and he absolutely loves it. It plugs right in and charges his iPhone 8, AirPods series 1, and his Apple Watch Series 2 all at the same time with no issues and no more messy cords all over the place! There’s only one charging cord that plugs right into the wall, and I can’t believe how fast it actually charges everything and how long the battery lasts from the charge." —Alexis
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "This is an absolute game-changer now that I am working from home. It helps my posture and the colors match my MacBook Pro almost exactly if you don't hyper-examine it. It does have a little extra shine, but it is still matte. The stand is very sturdy and has quickly become a favorite to use any time I use my Mac." —George Araiza
Get it from Amazon for $39.90 (available in two styles and in silver, gold, and grey).
Plus, the side compartments are adjustable, meaning you can make it work for whatever supplies you have.
Promising review: "I ordered this monitor stand because I've recently been relegated to the dining room for work-from-home. All I have is a Microsoft Surface Pro, so no external monitor or anything. To get the screen at a proper ergonomic height I had to put the computer on a shoebox, which rendered the type cover useless. The table was completely cluttered and every time it was needed for something besides my office, I had to move everything piece by piece. Today my monitor stand arrived. It took me all of 10 minutes to assemble. The directions were clear and easy to understand, and it came with all the necessary hardware. It's sturdy and solid, and has room for everything I need to have at the desk with me. I can even keep my tea someplace where it's unlikely to get knocked over or bumped into. If I need to move things off the table, I can just pick up the whole thing and get it out of the way. It also looks nicer than I expected it to. I'm very pleased with this purchase." —J.C.
Get it from Amazon for $46.99.
Promising review: "Apple products are expensive, but so far I feel so happy with this purchase. Working from home due to social distancing, my laptop was too painful to work on all day. I hooked up to an old cheap monitor and OLD mac keyboard but the keys were sticky and took so much effort to push down. I ordered this, and it has been so much more comfortable to work on. The keys push with ease and it is so low profile it has saved my hands. Not dealing with a wire is nice too. I switch mouse hands frequently due to forearm pain, and this small light keyboard makes it easy to rearrange. It very easily connects with my computer, and I don't even have to think about it. For me, it was definitely worth the extra 'Mac tax' for quality." —KL
Get it from Amazon for $89.99.
You remotely adjust the temperature to get it just right, and you can also select a personalized LED color.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about this mug being worth the price. I was attracted to the product because I tend to take a long time to drink coffee or tea, as a result, I put it in the microwave a few times. This mug has been a game-changer for me. I love it! I can set the perfect temperature for coffee or tea type. The best part is being able to come back 20 minutes later and have it be the perfect temperature. This mug is worth the money." —Benasha
Get it from Target for $99.99 (available in black and white).
The warmer can heat coffee up to 131 degrees Fahrenheit. It's designed with a gravity induction switch, which means once you plug it in, you can set you mug on it, and it will automatically turn off. And then when you finish your drink and remove it, it will automatically turn off. Genius!
Promising review: "It keeps my coffee nice and hot on my desk. That's what it's designed to do. I especially appreciate the fact that to turn it on, all I have to do is put my coffee on it. Keep in mind that my coffee is already hot (I read where someone complained about it not heating up a cold beverage), and this warmer keeps it that way. I'm very pleased with the price and the product." —Carl
Get it from Amazon for $22.69+ (available in two shapes and two colors).
Promising review: "Why did I not know about this before now??? I am a travel agent working from home and take loads of notes. I am so happy to be able to scan phone call notes with clients into their trip records! If they do not book right away I can scan and save notes to another file and retrieve them without leafing through a load of paper! Woo hoo! I can see so many uses for this product for just about anyone who takes notes or even journals regularly. I see that new version was introduced to the market that has lined pages...which I felt was the only thing lacking." —ellen
Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in two styles and 11 colors).
BuzzFeed editor Katy Herman says: "I have this at my desk in the office (and now at my kitchen table workspace for WFH) and love it! It has a microfiber tip on one side and the WORLD'S SOFTEST retractable bristles on the other. Like, I use this thing more as a fidget toy and for petting the bristles than for cleaning. My laptop is so gross that it's a little past hope, but this has tools have definitely helped make clearing out crumbs and erasing smudges easier and cleaning my computer more fun. It's extra handy for the rest of my desk and swiping away post-lunch debris!"
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
These headphones are made with ear hooks to fit in your ears securely while still being comfortable, so you won't be afraid that they'll fall out randomly. They also have up to nine hours of listening time and 24 total with the charging case. Plus, they're made to be water and sweat resistant, have volume and track controls on the side, and with more than 38,000 5-star reviews are worth the high price tag.
Promising review: "I can drown out the everyday noise while working from home and listening to music. They fit comfortably in each ear. No wires to get caught on things. Plus, they have a great battery life." —Yolanda LeMay
Get them from Amazon for $174.95+ (available in six colors).
Read one BuzzFeed editor's full review of Powerbeats headphones (#4).
You can use this with any Mac, PC, and Chrome laptop that's between13 and 17 inches. It attaches with magnetic device-safe metal plates, so you can move it around from room to room. Plus, you can rotate the display to customize it to fit your workstyle perfectly.
Promising review: "I recently purchased this since many of us are working from home these days. It makes my job and my life easier and does not take up space as a large monitor connected to your laptop would. The customer service rep was amazing and answered my questions. You can use the same SideTrak on a different laptop if you need to (for work/personal use). It's interchangeable. I highly recommend this monitor. I'm very happy with it." —Fightergirl
Get it from Amazon for $299.99.
BTW – R-Ki-Tekt is a Black woman-owned business based out of Atlanta, Georgia since 2009! The products are made of leather and hand-painted.
Get a set of two from R-Ki-Tekt for $25.
It works with a variety of different phone types (including the new iPhone, but you can check the list of compatible devices under the options to make sure your phone will work.
Promising review: "My wife and I have both been working from home and make a lot of calls on the job, and having an extra set of wireless fast chargers has made things much easier. Highly recommended." —Terrell Coutee-Tyler
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available as a single, double, or double circular).
It has 10,000 lux, UV-blocked bright white light you can customize to meet your needs.
Promising review: "I work from home at night. I never see the light of day during the winter. This light has been a joy to have and gives great light at my desk to work with with the benefit of mimicking sun exposure. It’s very easy to use and to replace bulbs." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99
Promising review: "I work from home in a small apartment, and this really made my setup work the way I want it to. I need to use all six plugs, plus I like to keep my phone and Mi-Fi charging while working too. This was the perfect thing for me to get everything plugged in and essentially retrofitted into a built-in apartment wall desk setup that was intended for the large desktop towers of the late '90s. I’m ordering a second one in hopes it transforms another part of my weird floor plan. Bonus: The USB ports seem to fast-charge my iPhone XS Max. I can go from dead to fully charged in about 90 minutes." —Moose
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Plus, it will also keep any crumbs, pet hair, or other debris from getting all up in your keys, messing with the way that you type. This cover works with Macbook 13", Old Generation Macbook Pro 13", 15", 17", Macbook Air 13", and wireless keyboards.
Promising review: "This keyboard cover is exactly what I expected. It fits my Macbook pro 13" perfectly. When I first put it on it took me a little bit to get used to typing with it because it gives the keys a whole new feel. For me that isn't an issue because keeping dust and pet hair and any other junk out of my keys is more important. Now it doesn't slow my typing down at all. I love that it adds a pop of color to my Macbook. I chose the purple ombre silicone cover but there are so many other color options. I will be recommending this cover to anyone who asks me about it." —Mindi
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "This gadget is exactly what I needed and it works perfectly. I've had it for over two months now and use it every day as I work from home. The unit does get warm to the touch, but not hot. I use it for eight hours at a time and haven't had any problems with it." —MR4317
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in three colors).
This ring light has three color modes: warm light, cool white, and daylight. Plus, each mode has 11 brightness levels, so you can really customize it to whatever works best for you. The tripod extends from 17.5 inches to 51 inches and the base is also weighted, meaning it won't randomly tip over while you're using it.
Promising review: "Due to the pandemic and mostly working from home, we have to rely on using virtual meeting, such as Zoom. The lighting in my room/office isn't that great, and my face would always look dark in the videos. So I decided to get a selfie ring to see if it helps to lighten up my face on cam. It definitely did the trick. The size of the ring is perfect and the tripod can but set on the floor or on the table which is quite nice. Would recommend to those who needs extra lighting. Only thing is that it has to be plugged in to a USB port instead of a traditional plug, which I think would of been more convenient if there were that options available! My team even asked what I did and then made their purchase right away!" —Patrick.S
Get it from Amazon for $33.98.
The strips comes with 3M adhesive to easily attach to the back of your monitor (just make sure to clean it first). It also has a USB to easily plug it in and a controller on it so you can switch between nine colors brightness settings.
Promising review: "I finally jumped on this bias lighting bandwagon, and LOVE IT! These are fairly inexpensive and extremely easy to install, even around corners. I ended up putting a set on both my TV and triple computer monitor display and can't believe I didn't do this before." —Ron
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three lengths and two styles).
Promising review: "This is another fantastic product. I have a lot of electronics along with a lot of cords and cables. These do a great job of keeping things organized and available. No more crawling under the bed or behind the desk to recover the dropped cable!" —Ken Gunville
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $6.95.
Great Useful Stuff is a small biz based out of Sonoma, California featuring a selection of home and lifestyle products that are...you guessed it...great and useful. This box includes the unit and six magnetic spools to keep the cords organized.
BuzzFeed writer Daniel Boan says: "When Great Useful Stuff sent this to me for review, I thought it would simply be a cute way to keep my chargers from falling under my desk and becoming impossible to find, but I didn't realize how it would basically transform my space. As you can see above, I had a wildly unacceptable pile of wires on my floor that was becoming so big I almost started asking it to chip in for rent. When the box arrived, I untangled the cords, placed my power strip in the bottom of the box, then threaded the wires through the holes at the top (it also comes with magnetic attachments for looping excess length in the wires, but I didn't even need to use those). Now my cords are cleverly concealed and so much easier to manage — which makes me feel like I ever so slightly have my life together. I said slightly."
Get it from Great Useful Stuff for $69.99.
I have a similar one to this and LOVE it. I use it every night because it keeps all my cords together and one place. Plus, you can charge multiple devices at once. I also always travel with it because then I don't have to worry about the hotel or room I'm staying in having enough outlets for all my devices.
Promising review: "We're a family with TONS of rechargeable gadgets! I've had some issues with another multiport in the past, but this RAVPower is excellent! We're tech lovers ourselves, so our list currently includes three smartphones (Samsung/Apple), Samsung Galaxy tablet, four Kindles, smartwatches, Bluetooth portable speakers, Bluetooth headphones/earpieces, and other odds and ends. This even charges our PS4 controllers! It's fast, reliable, and I couldn't be happier. We've tried out a few different kinds of multi-port chargers because it seems like we all need to charge at the exact same time. My husband and I have claimed this for our room so we don't have to share it. It's perfect for high-power devices, and I love it!" —Keller
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in four colors).
This model coming with a base that lets the Roomba empty itself for up to 60 days. It picks up 99% of cat and dog allergens and works with Alexa to help you control when and where it cleans.
Promising review: "I’ve only had this vacuum for about a month, and I am very impressed by it. It seems to get every spot in the house but needs to recharge about four or five times to complete the task which in my case, can take about eight hours. It self cleans itself when it returns to the base, but when it does this, it sounds like a jet engine revving up for takeoff, lol, but only lasts about 10 seconds. Despite these factors, it’s a great vacuum since it does everything itself and you can just go about your own business. It comes with a steep price tag but my wife is happy that it’s one less thing for her to do." —RS
Get it from Amazon for $549.
Founder Anthony Mazlish started this small biz when he realized there weren't any businesses focusing on ergonomically designed chairs and other comfort products. Before you add this to your cart you can pick between the basic office chair or message style, one of nine different fabrics, with or without a headrest, two seat widths, two foam styles, plus adding wheels and/or a foot rest.
Promising review: "This chair exceeded my high expectations for comfort, utility, and adaptability to my spinal and gluteal requirements...as in keeping my back properly postured and my butt comfortably positioned. The price is still reasonable, consistent with its sturdy composition and its many adjustability features. I am delighted that I executed my well-thought-out decision to purchase this office chair for my study!" —TonyO
Get it from X-Chair for $1,149.99 (customization available).
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