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Promising review: "If you have never had a desk riser you will love this one. I have been sitting at a desk for last seven years for work. I have tried the extra seat cushion for the chair and upgraded to an expensive chair for more comfort but nothing beats being able to easily stand and sit through out the day. After eating lunch it feels good to be able to stand. When I need to focus and get a lot of work done I find myself standing up more. I love this product." —Giovanni
Get it from Amazon $99.99+ (available in two colors and five heights).
Promising review: "The delivery was super fast and putting the chair together was very easy! It's so cute and so comfy!" —Target Customer
Get it from Target for $111.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I have a desk chair that I live in at work 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 $17.99 (also available in gray).
Meow 3D Store is a New York–based small business that creates unique decor.
Promising review: "Freaking adorable. Love these little people. Such a great fun way to look up from my desk during work and see them. Everyone at my work loves them too! And they love to move them around." —rizzyrozay
Get a set of four from Meow 3D Store on Etsy for $12.
The soft bristles help sweep away dust and crumbs. Plus, the bristles retract for optimal storage.
Promising review: "I was quite surprised at the quality of this little cleaning tool. The brush is super soft and very useful for swishing dust and food debris (glad you can't see me blushing...) off the keyboard. And the pointed rubber end works great for spots on the screen as when one sneezes abruptly (and have food in one's mouth...more blushing). On top of this, the brush mechanism can be retracted so it doesn't fray or the filaments don't get bent. A lot of good for such a little thing!" —Trish Fitzpatrick
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "I love my memo board! I was able to attach it to my computer monitor with no issues, and after weeks of use, it still remains securely attached. The materials are sturdy-feeling, no bending or warping of any kind. I've got all my important reminders on it, which has been super helpful and keeps me from missing any important deadlines. I've also been able to write on it with a dry-erase marker, and then wipe it off with a tissue. Many of my coworkers have commented on how useful it seems and have said they would be purchasing their own." —razorsharp77
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
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 $15.97.
This portable monitor has a mini HDMI and USB-C port as well as speakers, just like other external monitors.
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 $186.99.
Promising review: "Great value for the money. I have been using these covers since purchasing my MacBook in early 2014. Today my keyboard is as clean (no crumbs or dust) as the day I bought it. I have had to replace the cover twice during that period as color began wearing off on frequently used keys but at the low price, I don't consider that an issue. The thinness of the product makes it feel natural. I haven't tried other brands because I know I am satisfied with Mosiso." —samueller
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 29 colors).
Promising review: "This is a wonderful product if you need privacy at your desktop PC. I am in sort of a public area at work in a hospital. Much of my work is with patient information, which is protected by HIPAA regulations. This screen is just what I needed. Unless you're directly in front of the screen, you can't even tell if the PC/monitor is on. Many times people have told me they thought I was working at blank screen, because they were to the side of my monitor. Easy to apply and remove, if necessary." —lac728
Get it from Amazon for $49.05+ (available for a variety of screen sizes).
Promising review: "A must for frequent travelers who like to work on planes. I don't understand how people work on planes exposing incredibly private and confidential information to totally random people. This is a great solution! See pictures of the same screen from the front and the side. Fits perfectly on the screen. You can barely see the stickers holding onto the screen, and for the price it's a huge deal!" —Customer A
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and colors).
Blush & Thorn is a small shop that makes fun and beautiful desk mats to bring your workspace to life.
Promising review: "Super-cute mat. Perfect for my desk at work to match my boho theme!" —tarahowlett1
Get it from Blush & Thorn on Etsy for $18+ (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "These are great! For years I have had a sticky note covering my laptop and tablet webcam lens so when I came across these I decided to give them a try. They are great; they are very small and thin, so discrete that I can't even tell it's on my device unless I'm looking for it. The little lens cover moves effortlessly and doesn't feel like it's going to break or come off. I'm very pleased with this webcam cover." —T
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $6.98.
Promising review: "After reading an article on BuzzFeed that touted this product, I bought one for my boyfriend who suffers from awful, frequent headaches. It WORKS. Not only does he swear by it, but he has also purchased them for his mom and several friends. FANTASTIC." —SarahElizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Read my colleague's Migrastil Migraine Stick review for more info!
EasyLife is a small biz that offers products with an innovative design to make life a little easier.
Promising review: "This is a neat way to carry an extension cord (with three prongs!!) for when I need to plug in my computer, but the nearest outlet is too far. I used to use an outdoor-style, more-bulky extension cord. This is much nicer." —Julie
Get it from The Grommet for $16.95+ (available in two options).
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 $24.98.
Promising review: "INCREDIBLE! This is 100% worth the money! The size is perfect for both phones and iPad! My iPads have the Targus protective gear on it, and if you know Targus, it’s not cheap and it’s HEAVY! This thing supported the weight no problem. I could tap the screen and not have it falling all over the place. If it is falling all over then you’re like finger tapping the crap out of your screen and you need to mess with your touch settings because I have a slightly firm/hard tap on screen and it held up BEAUTIFULLY! Get this item! It’s the BEST DESK PAL I’ve gotten and I’ve tried like six of these puppies! The metal is intense. It’s not cheaply made at all! I never really do reviews but this one was WELL WORTH IT! I will always give credit where credit is due! LOOK NO FURTHER!" —CJ
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "I was really pleasantly surprised by this mat. I purchased it shortly after the first standing desk I'd ever owned or even used. I had no idea how tiring standing at a desk would get for the feet, so I bought this thing. I could not be happier. It's a must-have for any sort of standing desk or even standing job in general. If I were standing in place all day doing any kind of labor, I would get this mat." —JTS
Get it from Amazon for $99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "Omg, this is simply incredible!! I have chronic pain and severe arthritis, sciatica, and fibromyalgia. I feel so much better sitting on this cushion. I HIGHLY recommend this item." —L. Pasternack
Get it from Amazon for $49.95+ (available in five colors).
Adelaide Cottagecore is a small shop on Etsy that makes cute and aesthetic handmade home decor.
Get it from Adelaide Cottagecore on Etsy for $29.74 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "This is everything I was looking for in a foot rest. It's so soft and comfortable yet still firm enough to create amazing support! It has a nice fabric on it and came in the perfect size. It has an extra bottom part that I’m guessing can make it taller. This product is awesome because it even came with an extra fabric to change when needed via zipper. Would recommend to anyone!" —Kristin
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
Promising review: "Love these!! My roommate had some blue light glasses that I had tried and as much as they worked, they got smudged very easily and almost had a sort of film over them. These ones do not easily smudge and when they do I find it comes off pretty easily. I also have a very small head/face and these fit perfectly and don’t look too big on me! I’ve noticed my headaches have lessened a lot since I started wearing them during screen time, so happy with the purchase!" —Jenn Wagstaffe
Get them from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 13 styles and in multi-packs).
A Lovely Craft is an Illinois-based shop that makes fun and relatable mugs.
Promising review: "I got this as a gift for my coworker and I can’t wait to give it to her. It’s basically what we’ve been saying for the past 15 months, but you can enjoy coffee from it, too! Fast shipping!" —Stephanie Hecksel
Get it from A Lovely Craft on Etsy for $14.98+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "This lap desk is everything I was looking for. It seems to be sturdy and well made, and it is definitely lightweight and comfortable to use. The wrist pad is soft and I don't find the fabric to be itchy or irritating (and my skin is sensitive) The same soft padded fabric is underneath the desk (where it rests on your lap when seated) and the padding is soft and comfortable. The wrist pad definitely makes typing on my laptop way more comfortable while seated in a chair or curled up on the couch. I've already spent hours typing away with my laptop on this lap desk and have no complaints. I would definitely recommend this product." —Friday2018
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
Promising review: "Great product! Easy to put on and wear all day. I wear it under my dress shirt and it prevents me from slouching all day while I work at my desk. Easy to slip on and adjust for comfort. Compared to other products this was cheaper and more comfortable to wear. Great to wear around the house when working or if you work in front of a computer all day." —Mike
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.74
Promising review: "I love Omotion products, and this is no exception. It's sturdy and well made and anchors the weight of my laptop with no worries about it toppling one way or the other. I leave the clamp slightly loose so I can dock/un-dock and take my laptop away, and it's great. Freeing up that desk space is so liberating!" —David Curtiss
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "This laptop stand is amazing! It's honestly the fastest and the easiest assemble you can ever do for a laptop stand. It is just straightforward. I have an Asus laptop that is 15 inches in width and about 10.5 inches by length and it was able to hold it in place. It's roomy enough for me to put things under the stand with my laptop on it and it actually helps the laptop with ventilating properly. Came out of my class that was about two hours long and when I touched my laptop it was cool as can be. So I definitely recommend you get one." —Alejandro Alvarez
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in seven colors).
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