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Promising review: "I seriously want to rave about this timer / clock. It's the funkiest most awesome clock and timer. I bought it to specifically GET MY KIDS OUT OF THE HOUSE TO SCHOOL ON TIME. They consistently won't be ready every morning without me hollering 10 minutes! Five minutes! If I missed these call outs, no one was ready on time. Now, the alarm goes off and they know what that means. I flip the hexagon to 15 minutes then beep beep beep! It's loud but not obnoxious and everyone can hear it from the bedroom. Flip again for five more minutes. When it goes off again, I'm going for my keys. Better be ready, kiddos! LIFE IS BETTER with my ZNEWTECH HEXAGON DIGITAL Timer & Alarm!!!!" —77Keys
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 30 and 60 minutes and in six colors).
Check out my coworker's hexagonal productivity timer review for more on how she uses this to get more done and help the day go by faster.
Promising reviews: "My wife has a standing desk with a glass top that can get cold. This has been a great answer, keeping her hand warm and not impeding the performance of her mouse. It's pretty cute too!" —SeanO
"My mousing hand is now warmed! Maximize your desk comfort! Def recommend. Tons of compliments 😽 meow😻" —LilBeee
Get it from Amazon for $21.98.
Promising review: "I have being using a manual water dispenser for years, until I started feeling pain in my hands and fingers and decided to give this item a try. I charged the same day and it is still going on, even thought I replaced the five gallon empty water bottle several times. It works fantastic, is very nice, and very easy to use. Everybody in my household loves it and appreciates me more for getting it! Thank you very much to the inventor." —Marta S. Gallego
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Promising reviews: "When I first started working from home I was having trouble with the audio and video quality of my web meetings and even lost the connection to them at least twice a day. I decided to try this and in the two months I have had it I have had ZERO connectivity issues. I'm in a ranch-style home with the router in the basement and my office on the ground floor as far away from the router as I could be. It didn't seem like that should be far enough to make a difference since each floor is only 1,200 square feet. However, I plugged the unit into a socket in the hallway outside my office and it has made a fantastic difference in my office as well as on the TV in the bedroom across the hall. No stuttering on the TV, no issues during Zoom, Webex, or Microsoft Teams meetings. Absolutely worth every penny. And I am not being compensated in any way for this review." —Baker & Candy maker
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
Promising review: "So if you have a pair of AirPods you already know the AirPods slip out of your ear fairly easily when moving around, working out, yawning, sleeping with them, and so on and so forth. So, I looked for a pair and these ear hooks popped up. Let me tell you, they hold those expensive little pods in place nicely. It's a snug fit and they don't hurt after long periods of time. They don't fall out unless you pull them out. Plus, you get three pairs of them in case you lose them. Whenever I wear them out in town, people always ask me what that is in my ear. They give me stories about how they have lost an AirPod and so they really like what I have on. So, I tell them about this product. I highly recommend them." —Chris
Get them from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "This is the nicest carpet protector we have had! It is practically invisible (you have to look hard in the photo to see it) and doesn't roll up on the edges, since it is a sturdier material. It stays put and does not "walk" on the carpet. I was concerned about the sticker not coming off, but the company must have changed their adhesive because it pulled right off!" —Bobbiberta
Get it from Amazon for $51.99+ (available in four sizes and two options for both hardwood floors and carpet floors).
Promising review: "I've wanted a portable lamp with adjustable brightness and this is the one! It has three lighting modes, warm white, daylight, and cool light I guess, each has three brightness levels. I can simply touch it and switch between three modes. I personally like daylight mode which makes working on my laptop comfortable. Highly recommended." —zqmmqz
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I love my desk organizer! It doesn’t take up much room but still holds much more than I expected! There’s enough room to keep paper, and markers in the back, and the bottom drawer perfectly holds flash cards a mouse, and a mini stapler. I’m so happy with it! The material is not cheap and it’s very thick the only I’d be worried about would be getting it scratched or dented. It was packaged very securely as well. So happy with this purchase!!" —D. Harman
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I love this organizer! Fits perfectly on any desk without taking up too much space. Love the color and the functionality of each compartment. So happy with this purchase!" —Maria Ospina
Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Perfect compact desk! Construction was pretty straightforward, although you MUST pay close attention to letter labels for parts to avoid any missteps. The most tedious part is tightening all of the screws, otherwise not too intense. The desk is sturdy, modern, and sleek. The drawers are roomy and quiet. I love how compact and functional this desk is. It is everything I expected for my small space!" —R. Hughes
Get it from Amazon for $89.99.
The stylus is compatible with Apple iPad 2018 and 2020, iPad 6th Gen, 7th Gen, 8th Gen, iPad Mini 5th Gen, iPad Air 3rd and 4th Gen, and iPad Pro.
Promising review: "I’ve been using this pen for about two weeks and it’s great! It’s very lightweight, easy to charge and connect, and writes with accuracy. With working at home it has made work worthwhile. I’m able to take notes on my iPad, grade assignments, and teach using this pen. Glad I’ve made this purchase!" —Darrell
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
BuzzFeed Writer, Marquaysa Battle, has and loves this laptop table. She says:
"The ULTIMATE laptop desk tray — I own it and I can promise that any student who works from bed (listen, sometimes it's like that) will enjoy every single feature. I don't know where my back and neck would be without it. This baby has three adjustable heights as shown in the photos. On top, it has a spot for your laptop and a mouse pad. Both sections lift up and reveal a storage spot inside the tray for pens, pencils, notepads, etc... The tray also has five USB ports, an LED light, and a laptop fan. Of course, all that runs on three AAA batteries. Simply put, this laptop desk tray has all the bells and whistles for a student to work comfortably and have what they need in less than arm's reach."
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
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 $49.99.
Promising review: "When sitting at my desk for hours without standing, my feet and ankles would swell. Initially I thought it was some sort of medical issue but my boyfriend explained to me that it was likely caused from poor circulation. I set out to find something to help with the issue. I located this footrest on Amazon and decided to give it a try without any high expectations. But oh my gosh, what a difference it has made!!! My feet and ankles no longer swell when sitting for extended periods of time and I’m far more comfortable at my desk. As a bonus it helps with my knees too. No more knee pain when sitting. This footrest is freakin’ amazing!!! The shape of it lends to it being super comfy. It molds to my feet and supports them with a cushiony cloud like feeling. I’m so in love with this product. I’ll likely buy another one for the office." —Pennie Merie
Get it from Amazon for $39.95.
Promising review: "When I installed this foot hammock (which took all of two minutes), I told my husband, 'Oh my gosh! I am in short people heaven right now!' I was able to lift up my chair so my hands rest better on my desk for typing and because that would tend to make my legs go numb, I can now rest them on the hammock and it feels so comfortable. I love how adjustable it is as far as height and the clamps work great on our custom made desk. I was concerned about the metal base but I was pleased when I took it out of the box and saw the felt. I considered getting a foam rest that would sit on the floor but what I like about this is I can easily slide the hammock off if I want to pack it away to make the desk area look neat." —T. Marie
Get it from Amazon for $27.
This notebook comes with one black pen, but here are a few more Rocketbook pen options that'll help bring your notes to life.
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 $24.80.
Promising review: "I'm so happy with this organizer box. I can't stand a heap of tangled cords going every which way. I've got two AC adapter boxes in there, one for the Macbook, one for a Windows computer. Also in the box is a small apple power supply for the lightening cable, the cord for the iMac I use as an extended display, and a long USB cord plugged into my Holsem charging station. It's awesome! I recommend buying cord sleeves to bundle it all to gather. I bought the Joto cord management system." —Ben W
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "This thing is the BEST. The magnet is STRONG. I just have to toss the paperclips at the sheep in order for them to stick. If I have several clips on my desk, I can wave this guy over them to pick them up. Best of all, this thing is cute, and brings a little bit of fun and efficiency to my office. I love my little sheep." —S.H.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Promising review: "Best little handheld vacuum ever. I use it for everything: coffee table crevices, eating areas, dusting my tables. I used it for a horrible glitter spill, when I cut glass for art projects. Super easy to use, store, and empty. It's one of the best purchases I ever made, seriously." —Gila Hammock
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "Easy to use. I have purchased cheaper coffee mug warmers in the past but this one tops them all. The cheaper ones are made of plastic and always worried me about getting too hot or accidentally leaving them on. This one is metal. The cheaper ones were also not wide enough on the heating element pad for some of my larger cups. This one is. Nice colored controls letting you know which of the three heat ranges to have it set for. It automatically turns off in four hours which is why I also decided to buy it. Even after it turns off manually or automatically, the heat color light changes to let you know that the pad is still hot. I like it so much I have purchased three more for Christmas gifts for my grown kids." —Gatlin
Get it from Amazon for $20.96+ (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "This little thing is legit. Pumps out mad sound at full blast. I will say that battery dies faster at full blast, but you can leave it plugged in while playing, and honestly, you can't beat having a party speaker in your pocket." —D. Salcedo
Get it from Amazon for $32.95.
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.
Promising review: "HIGHLY recommend!!! This is a must-have! It comes in a pack of 3 which is great so my boyfriend uses one of them and LOVES it as well. Then I thought if either of ours falls off, there is a spare one. We haven't had to use the spare, and we've had these for MONTHS. The stickiness holds tremendously well. My boyfriend and I previously had to use tape to cover our computer's camera, and when we had to have video calls, we would have to take the tape off then put it back on after the video call. Eventually, the tape would not stick, and we would have to keep replacing the tape, blah blah blah. It was just a hassle. With this, it simply just slides back and forth. Goodbye annoying tape to hide your computer's camera! Once again, this is a MUST-HAVE! A BRILLIANT INVENTION! DON'T HESITATE TO BUY!" —Rachel
Get a set of three from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six color combinations and pack sizes).
One side of the cleaner (orange) is a microfiber pad that wipes the screen of your laptop. The other side (gray brush) sweeps away crumbs and dirt from your keyboard.
Promising review: "This is the second one that I have purchased because I LOVE IT! I love fact that it is small and compact enough to either sit on my desk at home or fit in my desk at work. I also enjoy the fact it is dual-sided — one side to wipe the screen and the other to brush away dust, dirt, food crumbs from my keyboard. It is a great buy and worth it. Not to mention it is made by a company with quality products, OXO." —💜Kiki.L.G💜
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
Promising review: “I absolutely love this product!! I use my laptop to do most of my work, so I'm constantly staring at my screen. After two weeks, I noticed my eyes were straining to read the screen and I began having migraines. Within a couple of days of using these glasses, I saw huge results. I wasn't squinting as much and my headaches gradually disappeared. I highly recommend.” —dannag
Get two pairs of glasses from Amazon for $13.58+ (available in eight color combinations).
Promising review: "I got this pillow to use on my bed for watching TV. I’ve never had a bed lounging pillow before but I thought I’d give it a chance because the advertising pictures made it look so comfortable. It really is! They said give it 24–48 hours to decompress out of the box, but after fluffing, I was using mine in about 10 minutes! I really love this pillow!" —Alex Dorrough
Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in 37 colors/styles).
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 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 $30.49.
This also makes sure that your air-conditioning and/or heat doesn't escape under your doors!
Promising review: "This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out, until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas
Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in four colors).
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