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    If You’ve Been Working From Home For Several Years Now, You Deserve To Treat Yourself To One Of These 39 Products

    "Lemme upgrade you" —you to the same sad work setup you've been using for too long now.

    1. A colorful wireless keyboard and mouse set to bring some color (and life) to your work setup and also make it a little easier to actually get your work done because your hands don't have to feel so cramped typing on your small laptop keyboard. 

    a reviewer photo of their desk set up with the green keyboard and matching mouse
    a reviewer photo of the purple keyboard and matching mouse

    The set includes a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse with a USB receiver. Pick up some AA batteries — both will need them!

    Promising review: "So, I just transitioned to work from home and wanted a cool keyboard for my new workspace. I tried two others, and they worked but I wasn’t 100% happy with the style, shape, or color. A friend showed me her keyboard, and I fell in love with it. Her’s was the pink/colorful option. I immediately went on Amazon and found the purple/lilac colorful and ordered. I received it today, and I’m so pleased. I’m one of those who love hearing the click-clack sound of keys being hit with my nails and the weight of the keyboard is nice and heavy — it feels well made. I’m still getting used to the mouse it’s a wider shape than I’m used to, but it works and matches my keyboard. Now if only I could find a purple monitor, LOL. I highly recommend this keyboard. Happy typing!" —Kimberly Renee

    Get it from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in 11 colors).

    2. A weekly planner pad here to help you stay organized and on top of your ever growing to-do list. It has a space to write your to-do list, as well as your weekly focus, top three priorities, specific tasks and meetings each day of the week, and a habit tracker. You'll be able to accomplish both your personal and professional goals with this pad.  

    Promising review: "I really love this pad! It really helps me put my week into perspective. I also love the habit tracker and the top three things. This really helps me stay on point and gets me thinking a bit more about the things that make my weeks brighter. I also love the neutral colors of the pad. Perfect addition to anyone's desk who loves using pen and paper!" —Joanna Marshall

    Get it from Amazon for $13.95 (available in three colors). 

    3. Or an "After Coffee" notepad with three separate sections to help you take a second in the morning (maybe while you're enjoying your first cup) to split up your to-do list into your top priorities, what can be done later, and what can be done tomorrow. This will help you focus on what needs to get done without getting overwhelmed.

    The note page with a top gold section that says
    Godly Gorgeous / Etsy

    This Black woman–owned business makes super cute apparel, prints, notepads, and more! This notepad is 6 inches x 8 inches and has 50 sheets to help coordinate all your to-dos.

    Promising review: "Absolutely perfect! It arrived quickly and helps me in the morning to prioritize, and it looks great on my desk. I can’t recommend it enough!" —Stephanie Horowitz

    Get it from Godly Gorgeous on Etsy for $17.

    4. An armless desk chair reviewers love because not only is it super comfortable, but it's also wide enough that you can sit cross-legged without your knees hitting an arm rest. It also reclines up to 120 degrees, the height can be adjusted, and the PU leather is waterproof, which means easy cleaning if you accidentally spill your morning coffee on it.

    Promising review: "This chair is unique because it has a large, wide seat that allows you to sit in different positions including cross-legged. It is also supremely comfortable with the quality of cushions. I'm 5'8" and, I find it spacious with an appropriate amount of height adjustability for feet on the ground. So far great for all-day office use!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $188.99+ (available with or without wheels). 

    5. A reversible waterproof desk mat you can use to protect your space and keep it clean — plus make it super easy to actually use that mouse you have.

    Reviewer pic of the rectangle desk mat in blue with laptop, coffee, mouse and pen on it
    A different reviewer pic showing that the pink mat reverses to be a lighter pink

    Promising review: "I'm an art teacher, and working from home during the coronavirus outbreak was going to put a lot of strain on my wood desk (which I keep mostly for show but now am forced to use for work). I ordered this desk pad because mint green is my favorite color, and I wanted something to protect my desk from paint and other art supplies. It arrived today, and it was so cute! It's exactly what I wanted. It's thin enough not to add too much bulk to the desk, the color is so fun, and it wipes off easily. I love that it's reversible, too, so I'll probably use one side for making tutorial videos for my classes and the other for when I'm painting. I was worried that it wouldn't lie flat because it came rolled up, but it lay flat immediately. And it came with a cute little belt in case I need to roll it back up again and store it!" —Jill S

    Get it from Amazon for $10.19+ (available in three sizes and eight color combinations).

    6. A portable monitor here to ~expand~ your working area and give you more space than your one tiny screen. It comes with a case that can act as a stand, but that also means you can take this with you if your WFH life has you working from other places every once and a while.

    Promising review: "I was hesitant to buy this monitor because I had never heard of the brand and am always a skeptic. I wanted a portable monitor for when I work from home. I also utilize this as a third monitor with my laptop and second monitor. I've had this product for almost a year and can only say great things. It works perfectly. It comes with a foldable case, which can double as a stand. It also comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, and a power adapter (with a USB-A to USB-C cable). I couldn't have asked for a better portable monitor! Don't hesitate!" —A. C. Pham

    Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in three colors).

    7. A set of gold cable organizers for organizing all the cords on your desk so you don't have to spend 10 minutes fishing out your computer charging cord that fell behind your desk...again. Plus, this gold style won't stick out like a sore thumb among the other thing on your desk.

    A set of two gold finished round cable organizers installed on a desk with a charger wire running through them
    Brighttia / Etsy

    Brighttia is a New York-based small business established in 2018 that specializes in industrial and modern interior lighting and decor!

    Promising review: "These brass cable organizers are beautiful and high quality. I’m using two of them to keep a plug-in sconce cord attached to the wall and to direct the cord to the electrical outlet. These little gold pieces add a touch of functionality and glamour to the sconces. Exactly what I was looking for." —Amy Margolis

    Get a set of two from Brighttia on Etsy for $11.98+ (available in eight colors).

    8. A rotating timer you can set for a specific amount of time to help with your productivity and also to remind yourself that you need to take a break every once in a while.

    A gif of a BuzzFeeder tipping the white timer
    A BuzzFeeder's photo of the white timer
    Yi Yang / BuzzFeed

    You can set the timer for 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, and 30-minute blocks by rotating it to the time you want. Then it will start the countdown. There are also four volume options in case you don't want to disrupt any other people in your home. 

    Promising review: "I love this timer to keep me on task while working from home! For the price, I was honestly impressed with the quality. My only suggestion would be an option for the display to stay backlit. You can press the snooze button on top to light the display for about five seconds, but that’s not super convenient if you have it rotated in timer mode, plus you have to actively press the button rather than just glancing at how much time is left. Honestly, this is a very small quibble that I could fix simply by not working in a dimly lit room, but it’s really the only critique I have. All in all, this is a fun and functional desk accessory!" —Angela Reiber

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 30- and 60-minute configurations and six colors).

    9. An electric mug warmer that regulates the temperature of your coffee or tea so you can nurse your drink for hours without sipping an ice-cold beverage. If you're someone who gets easily distracted with work tasks or just prefers to have a hot cup next to them all day, this little gadget will make that experience even better for ya.

    a mug on a white coffee warmer on a work desk
    Jenae Sitzes / BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says, "After seeing this coffee warmer all over BuzzFeed Shopping and even gifting my dad one for Christmas, I finally decided to buy one for myself. Based on all the reviews, I was pretty confident I'd soon be kicking myself for not getting it sooner, and that proved to be true: This thing not only looks good but works great for keeping my coffee warm all day long (because yes, I'm one of those people that'll sip on coffee until 5 p.m., all right!!). I was kind of worried it'd be too small for some of my larger mugs, but the center plate is bigger than expected and accommodated every mug in my (very eclectic) collection perfectly. 

    "I can confirm that flat-bottomed mugs are the best option for using with this warmer as they do stay hotter, but it still keeps my concave-bottom mugs warm enough for my taste. Also, I looove how sleek the white version looks on my white desk, and the auto-shutoff function is a nice safety feature as an absent-minded person."

    Get it from Amazon for $23.29+ (available in eight colors). 

    10. A glass dry-erase desktop whiteboard you can write your important reminders and "I CAN'T FORGET" notes on instead of using scraps of paper.

    The environment will even thank you for reducing your paper use. The whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, an accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer.

    Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly project managing multiple complex strategic projects. Having pertinent information directly in front of me and top of my mind has done incredible things for my productivity. Never would have imagined it would make such a difference. For a nominal investment, I highly recommend it if you have trouble keeping up with things."—Captainflapjax

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five colors).

    11. A wall charger with six outlets *and* two USB fast-charging ports to keep all your devices and accessories at 100% so they won't die in the middle of that team meeting.

    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 $17.97.

    12. Or a flexible power strip designed with a 5-foot extension cord you can swivel and twist exactly to your liking. This is great if you have a small workspace but still have a lot of electronics that need to be plugged in.

    Reviewer holding pink power strip with separate squares for three outlets and two USB chargers
    The strip in white reconfigured in a square shape

    iJoy is a small business that sells tech accessories, speakers, and headphones.

    Promising review: "I rarely write a review (this is the second in the past few years). One of the best purchases in a long time. Nice design and very practical. It solves all of my problems as it can go in any direction. It's worth every penny. I turned around and bought two more. I am about to buy my fourth one. Love this!" —Pond P. 

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in five colors). 

    13. A monitor stand here to give your screen a little ~lift~ so it's closer to eye level, thus helping with eye and neck strain during the day. This one is also designed with a storage drawer *and* a place to set your phone or tablet. 

    Promising review: "I'd seen this product circling around on TikTok, and I had to have it for my computer monitor. It fits perfectly. It's sturdy and made to last for sure. Love it." —Shauna Grace Buckley

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors). 

    14. A set of memory foam gel pads to help support your wrists no matter if you're working on a laptop or with a monitor and keyboard. The cushion can help prevent cramping and wrist pain from being in the same position for 8+ hours a day.

    a reviwer with the light pink set on their desk
    a close up of a reviewer's purple wrist pads

    You get two pieces — one for in front of your keyboard and the other for your mouse.

    Promising review: "Having worked from home for almost a year now without any ergonomic cushion, I finally decided to buy this and am so glad I did. They come with stickers that you can place to avoid movement but so far they don't seem necessary...The mouse pad cushion feels perfect! I appreciate not having the ball of my palm resting against a hard surface all day long. This also isn't sliding around on the desk. Feels perfect. These cushions have a great memory foam feel but not so much that they are very sensitive to the touch, they mostly keep their shape." —UAstudentn

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 19 colors).

    15. Or a set of armrest pads if you like to work places other than your desk. These will help give your wrists a little extra padding (and comfort) while you respond to those 100 emails you got even though your OOO message was only on for a day.

    Promising review: "I use these pads all the time. I'm sure it's not ergonomically correct for me to rest my wrists on my laptop while I type, but it's hard to kick bad habits...so if you're in the same boat with the same annoyingly sharp edges on your Mac, these puppies are the perfect solution. They significantly extend my comfortable writing window." —Samuel A. Nordli

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in three sizes).

    16. An LED desk lamp to ~brighten~ up your workspace and make it more inviting to actually work from. It has 10 brightness levels and five color modes, and you can tilt the head to make sure you're getting light exactly where you need it.

    LED desk lamp angled over a workspace
    lamp shining over a work desk

    There's also a touch sensor, an integrated USB port, and a wireless charger in the base.

    Promising reviews: "A must-have for your desk! This is one of the best lamps I've bought. The style is great. I like how there are different light settings, and there's a timer that helps, too. It's a sleek lamp that folds up for storage. I like how you can plug it directly into your computer, with no messy wires or anything. Definitely a must-have for any office. Would buy again!" —Julia

    "This lamp is exactly what I needed. It has various shades of lights, touch buttons, and a timer, and the best part is it will also charge your phone. Working from home, sometimes I need to work late. The various shades are helpful for any time I need to get something done!" —Valeria

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in four colors).

    17. wire cable basket that slips right onto the back of your desk so you have a place to keep all your cables. Everything will stay neat and organized while also staying plugged in and charged. Now I can't promise that will also happen for your productivity...

    Promising review: "Great addition to my standing desk set-up. Easy to put together once you figure out the proper ends. Also functional and wide enough to hold a double-row surge protector. Highly recommend!" —BizBossJess

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two colors). 

    18. A shortcut keyboard cover here to make it super easy for you to remember all the shortcuts for Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, and more so you don't have to have 50 sticky notes with every shortcut cluttering up your space.

    A plastic keyboard cover with Adobe shortcuts on it
    A plastic keyboard cover with Final Cut Pro shortcuts on it
    Chic Geeks

    Chic Geeks is a Black woman–owned business that designs luxury tech accessories to add personality and color to people's workspaces.

    Promising review: "I bought this keyboard cover as a gift for my niece who uses Final Cut Pro often. She absolutely loves it and discovered new shortcuts for editing. It’s totally worth the money." —Staci Rutherford

    Get it from Chic Geeks: $20 (for the Adobe Photoshop Shortcuts cover) and $20 (for Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts cover; both are available in most MacBook models and sizes).

    19. A 360-degree rotating headphone holder because your desk is already cluttered as it is, and you don't need your headphones making it even worse. You can just peel off the adhesive back and stick this to the side so you have a place to put your headphones when they're not attached to your head.

    Promising review: "I have a white desk and a light grey chair, and this headphone hanger matches the design perfectly. The quality and simple hinged design are brilliant. The adhesive is very strong provided you clean the surface before applying and let it cure for 24 hours before hanging anything on it." —Henry Ting

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in black and white).

    20. A decorative phone station so you have a nice place to set your phone as you go about answering the 139,548 emails you got while you took a short break. Plus, you'll be able to see if you get any important calls or texts.

    the gold circular phone station
    the phone station next to a laptop work setup
    Goodful

    Get it from our Goodful shop for $72

    21. Or an adjustable phone stand designed to hold your phone vertically or horizontally so you can either keep up with any calls or texts you receive or get a quick Netflix binge in while you work. Sometimes you need a distraction to help you get through hours of spreadsheets.

    reviewer image of the phone holder in silver
    reviewer image of the phone stand in purple holding an iPhone vertically

    Promising reviews: "I love it. I use my phone for conference calls (wfh), and I don't know how I lived without this. It's sturdy and keeps the cord out of the way. It's right there in my face so I can mute while on work calls or just see notifications at a glance. Highly recommend." —Cyndie L. Tozzo

    Get it from Amazon for $8.79+ (available in nine colors). 

    22. *OR* an adhesive under-desk phone holder so you have a place to keep your phone if having it next to you is a little too much of a distraction because all those social media apps are just waiting for you to start scrolling... With this, you phone will be out of sight and out of mind so you can get your work done faster than ever before.

    the shelf installed under a desk with a smartphone inside
    three of the under-desk shelves in gray, white, and black
    Beyond 3D Creations B3D / Etsy

    Beyond 3D Creations B3D is a small Boston-based biz that specializes in creating useful gadgets that solve small problems in your office and home.

    Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! I installed it horizontally because my desk has a square frame under it that I couldn’t put it on as the instructions say, but it still does its job. Now I’m so used to reaching my phone from this holder without looking down at my desk, and my screen time has decreased a lot during day time. I work remotely from home, this really helps in terms of being more efficient so that I can finish my work early and get more time back at the end of the day. Highly recommend it if you want to be less distracted while working!" —Shelby Cedrone

    Get it from Beyond 3D Creations B3D on Etsy for $11.88+ (available in two sizes and six colors).

    23. A dry-erase sticker board designed to turn any surface into a place where you can write notes. You can stick this to the wall or even your desk and use it to help you jot down reminders, to-do lists, or just doodle.

    the dry erase sticker on a wall
    the dry erase sticker on a desk

    You can stick this to basically any surface and can cut it to any size. The adhesive on the back means you can easily remove it (without damaging the surface) and move it to a different spot. It also includes an eraser and three dry-erase markers (one blue, one black, and one red). 

    Promising reviews: "This item is PERFECT for WFH. I wanted a whiteboard of sorts, but I wanted it to blend in with my room. This product is such a smart solution!!! It blends right into my desk! Big fan." —Allison

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors). 

    24. A cord organizer made to hide that mess of cords below your desk because you have so many parts of your workstation that need to be plugged in. Plus, you won't end up getting your foot caught in any of the cords when you take a big stretch in the middle of the day and kick your charger out of the port.

    Promising review: "I absolutely love this as a solution for hiding our never-ending wires from two at-home workstations. I love the top which provides a safe and cute platform to easily charge your devices without having to leave them on the floor. I will be buying a second one." —Barbara Konchinski

    Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in two colors).

    25. Some fairy lights if you want to add some ~coziness~ to the room. Sure, you may be stuck at your desk for hours and hours, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself. Reviewers love these lights because they add the perfect amount of ambient lighting, and they're easy to hang!

    fairy lights and fake vines hung behind a reviewer's desk
    the fairy lights strung behind a pink desk setup

    Also, there are eight different lighting modes, and you can get either warm, cool, or white light as well as colored options. OH — and if you love how the setup looks in the picture on the left, you can add some fake vines with the lights, as the reviewer did!

    Promising reviews: "I've been looking for fairy lights for my curtains for a while. These are great and look great! I love the multiple settings you can use to set the right mood/ambiance. I'm currently using them in my gaming office and really like the aesthetic feel to the room now." —Charlie V.

    "I bought these beautiful string lights a little over a month ago for my college bedroom and love them!! If you’re like me and are looking to spruce up your new apartment, or maybe you don’t have much room for intricate lighting, these are PERFECT. These lights are very in. I saw something like these on TikTok, and I just had to have them. As soon as I put these babies up, they fell right into place (really, like a curtain), are the perfect brightness (but can be dimmed), and fill the entire wall." —Katie Ernst

    Get the warm white lights from Amazon for $17.74+ (available in 11 colors and two sizes).

    26. A USB-powered cooling pad for anyone whose laptop starts to sound like a plane taking off after working for, oh, approximately five minutes. This gadget has three fans in it to keep your computer calm, cool, and collected, so you can get your work done without much of a hassle.

    reviewer photo of the cooling pad emitting blue light
    laptop resting on thing cooling pad

    Promising review: "Best purchase I have made in years. Only had it two days, but the first words out of my mouth to my wife were, 'I can work for hours like this.' If you work from home and like to work on the couch, recliner, breakfast nook, patio, etc, and you have your computer in your lap, this is an absolute must-have. Not only does it keep your legs and lap cool, but it also keeps your computer cool and able to process much more efficiently." —Trent Thiel

    Get it from Amazon for $22.39+ (available in three colors).

    27. clip-on ring light that will make your less-than-ideal lighting situation totally ideal so your coworkers can actually see your face during those important meetings. 

    A reviewer photo of an unlit ring light with an attached clamp sitting on a desk
    a reviewer photo of the illuminated light clipped on the top of a laptop screen

    The light is powered via USB and has three light colors and 10 brightness levels.

    Promising review: "I don't have the best light in my living room. Working from home, I have had my fair share of Zoom and Skype meetings and without this light, my face was shaded no matter how hard I tried to get light. Now with the different shades of light as the day passes, I can change the light brightness and not look like I'm in a dungeon." —Paige Ruark

    Get it from Amazon for $19.79.

    28. An adjustable wood shelf you can put next to your computer and keep any books or materials you need close by and at the ready.

    The shelf in black with books organized in two shelves on the right and small plants, a clock, and other trinkets in shelves on the left
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I needed some extra shelf space for my home office, especially now that we are working from home for the rest of the year. This was so so simple to set up and holds everything I need without any issues. You can also assemble it as you please, which is a great feature!" —TanzA

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors).

    29. miniature wastebasket that can mount to the side of your desk so you have a small and convenient place to put the trash from the snacks you grab to get you through the afternoon. It has adhesive on the back, so no need for tools or special hardware.

    The pink and white wastebasket attached to the side of a desk and cabinet
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Sticks to my white board and can hold a fair bit of trash. For the price and sturdiness, I would definitely buy it again." —Justine T.

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in orange or blue).

    30. A privacy sign great for anyone working from a full house where people like to barge in even when the door is closed.

    A small circular dial sign you can turn to say
    A reviewer photo of the sign stuck to a door with the phrase

    Promising review: "I work from home, and if you do too you may also encounter this odd scenario: Merely closing the door to one’s office is not actually a reliable method to let others know you are working. I can’t say enough good things about this sign. It is a far better design and quality than expected at this price point. The sign is a dial style, and really sturdy. The dial even has a click-in-place feature to prevent your status from accidentally moving when the door swings shut. Gone are the days of people thinking you’re available when you’re not! Well, at least you have forewarned them! I am extremely happy with the sign, and can recommend it to anyone who might need a little extra assistance in deterring work interruptions!" —Conscious Consumer

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in black and white).

    31. An under-desk electric treadmill perfect for anyone who has been DEEP in walking pad TikTok for months now and is finally ready to take the plunge. Reviewers love this option because it has an LED display that shows the time, speed, and distance, a quiet motor, and Bluetooth capabilities so you can play music through it. You'll be able to get all your steps in so you can sit back and actually relax after work.

    the white treadmill under a reviewer's standing desk setup
    reviewer standing on the white under desk treadmill

    See it in action in this TikTok here. The speed range is 0.5–6mph, and it can hold up to 220 pounds.

    Promising review: "This thing is awesome. I'm a small, not technical person and managed to haul this thing up two flights of stairs (slowly), unbox, turn on and even connect my phone to the Bluetooth in it. No assembly. Simple instructions. Distance and time measurements seem to be accurate, but the 'calories' might be missing a decimal point. No squealing or groaning under my walking. Not too loud. Slides right under my bed. Didn't need to adjust the belt, though the tool to do so is included. Packaging says to oil every 30 hours. The remote is needed to make the treadmill function. It is extremely cheap — like dollar store cheap. I hope the company has a remote replacement for if/when the remote bites it. Even still, I would 100% buy this again. Great treadmill!" —Crowells

    Get it from Amazon for $289.99+ (available in four colors).

    32. And a FlexiSpot standing desk that can be adjusted so you can raise or lower it when it's time to use the walking pad or just sit for a bit. It's big enough to hold two monitors and a laptop and has a 132-pound weight capacity. 

    reviewer image of the desk in white
    reviewer using the desk in a standing position

    Promising review: "This has definitely been in a game changer for WFH. I've always wanted a standup desk, but they've either been too expensive, too chunky, or not simple enough. I love this Flexispot desk because of the variety of options in sizes, leg colors, top colors, and materials. I'm super picky with what furniture I bring into my home. I want all the pieces to be aesthetically pleasing, and in the office specifically, I want the pieces of furniture to be functional and serve a purpose. I recommend two people putting the pieces together, as the pieces are pretty heavy. This standing desk has helped with my back and retaining focus for longer periods of time. Being able to change from a sitting to standing position has helped set the pace for my work environment." —Amazon Customer

    Get the 48x24" size from Amazon for $179.99 (available in five sizes and six colors). 

    33. A laptop stand and organizer with a built-in power hub to not only bring your laptop up to eye level but also make it easy to charge it (and any other devices you have) while ~elevating~ your desk style.

    the bamboo laptop stand on a desk with a laptop on it
    Abby Kass / BuzzFeed

    Great Useful Stuff is a small business based in Sonoma, California, featuring a selection of home and lifestyle products that are...you guessed it...great and useful.

    I upgraded to this laptop stand, and I love it so much. I was first drawn to it because the light color actually matches my desk super well, giving it a more cohesive look. Before this, I just had a cheap laptop stand, and this one just looks so much nicer. But it's so much more than that. The stand also comes with its own power hub, so you can plug in your computer right on top of the desk — no need to fish it behind and down to the plug every time. This is so convenient, and I love that there are holes on the side so the cords can come out easily. I really only use it to charge my laptop, but there's plenty of room to charge other devices as well. *And* I can't forget to mention that the lid also flips over and becomes a whiteboard, which is a cool feature that I haven't had much need for...yet. Overall, I love that this laptop stand is multi-functional. It really adds so much to my workspace. 

    Get it from Great Useful Stuff for $44.99 (available in two colors). 

    34. A USB-powered LED light strip that'll illuminate the back of your monitor. Not only does this look really cool, but it can also help reduce eye strain from having to adjust between a bright screen and a dark room.

    Reviewer's desktop computer is shown backlit
    Reviewer shows the back of the desktop, which has the lights installed

    Promising review: "I have procrastinated in writing this review and am actually happy to say that after a year, the product is continuing to stay strong. The adhesion is as strong as it was on day one, and this product is continuing to meet and exceed expectations. I have noticed significantly less eye strain. If I were needing computer monitor backlighting again, I wouldn't hesitate to repurchase." —college_engineer

    Get it from Amazon for $8.75+ (available for monitors up to 80 inches).

    35. A small and cool color-changing diffuser you can use with essential oils to help reduce the stress that comes with working a 9 to 5 (or whatever hours your job is).

    This diffuser has over 55,800 5-star ratings! It also has a color-changing lamp with seven colors, a nightlight, auto-off, and a programmable on and off, so you can go to sleep or wake up feeling better than you ever have. You should use 100% pure essential oils with it.

    Promising review: "This diffuser works well with my essential oils. The mist is just the amount I want when I place it next to my computer; moist enough but not too watery. I think it is a good company while working from home." —Dawn

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors).

    36. A memory foam chair cushion with a nonslip rubber bottom to ensure you'll be comfortable all day long — it won't move around when you get up every once and a while to stretch your legs (and maybe pet your dog).

    Promising review: "I work from home and sit at a desk in front of a computer for a minimum of 10 hours per day. I used to have to get up at least hourly for breaks which never helped to alleviate the 24/7 sciatica pain down my left leg. And long hours at my desk would leave my whole body sore. I've only had this cushion for one day, and my sciatica is barely noticeable, and I woke up today in no pain after using it yesterday. I'm a small person, so I can see how this might not be a good fit for everyone, but for me, it's already had a positive impact. I think because they are just cut foam with a gel top and a thin cover they will probably wear down easily, especially since I sit for so long, but it's a reasonable price and if I get six months at a time out of one, I'll consider that a pretty decent return on my investment. :)" —T. M.

    Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (available in three colors).

    37. And memory foam armrest pads because your elbows deserve just as much love as your butt does! They're sitting in their chair for the same amount of time!!!

    Promising review: "I have a desk chair that I live in that I have tried various configurations on the arms to keep from bruising my elbows. Nothing has been much help. I am very glad that I gave this a try! The covers are super soft, and the memory foam works extremely well. I have only had the covers in use for a week, but already I can feel a difference. This is a product that will continue to be appreciated by my elbows." —Kindle Customer

    Get them from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two colors).

    38. A mesh desk organizer with a three-compartment sliding drawer, tray, and five upright sections designed to fit SO much more than you think it can and make your desk feel clean.

    Promising review: "As a teacher working remotely from home, I needed something to help me organize all of my files, teacher manuals, workbooks, and supplies! Now everything has its place! Not to mention how pretty it looks! Instructions were simple and easy to follow… Assembly only took a couple of minutes!" —Lori R.

    Get it from Amazon for $26.97 (available in two colors).

    39. An adjustable foam footrest designed to make sitting at a desk for eight hours more comfortable because it will bring the floor to you, which can help alleviate pressure in your hips and legs. You'll certainly feel more supported than when you voice a concern in a team meeting and get nothing from your colleagues.

    a model resting the rounded foot rest
    the foot rest flipped over with a model resting their feet on the flat side of the foot rest
    Amazon

    Plus, you can remove the velvet cover for easy cleaning!

    Promising review: "My feet have found heaven! After just over a year of working from home, I've finally decided to invest in some home office upgrades. I was on the fence about a footrest, but the new desk chair I had purchased had a few comfort issues, and I thought this footrest might help address those. I wasn't wrong! From the first moment my feet landed in the plush comfort of the foam, I haven't wanted to take them off of it. As a fairly active person most of my life (basketball, horseback riding, running, etc.) I haven't been kind to my body. My back, knees, hips, and feet have all paid the price. This footrest has helped alleviate much of the daily pain I deal with, and at a far cheaper price than the ergonomic chair." —Wild-Haired Gurl

    Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in four colors and two styles).

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