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1. A slim laptop stand for raising your laptop closer to eye level, naturally forcing you to sit up straighter and preventing painful hunching.
This stand fits any laptop from 10" to 15.6" and can be easily disassembled into three parts for easy transportation.
Promising review: "This has helped my neck pain and workflow. I'm used to working in an office with monitors and this made a big difference in my work from home experience by putting my screen at a comfortable eye level. The material is good quality, feels sturdy, and was simple to assemble. It comes in three pieces and is intuitive to put together without looking at directions. There are pads on the top to keep your laptop from sliding. I'm using it with a 15-inch laptop and it's a good fit. I did get a wireless keyboard to use with it, which I would recommend. If you were to try to type on your laptop keyboard with this, it would be uncomfortable. I bought it for the ergonomics, but as a bonus, I am liking how it helps me keep my desk organized with the extra space beneath. Great product!" —M
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in nine colors).
2. A cooling memory foam seat cushion that'll make you feel ~supported~ even on your longest days.
The velour cover zips off for easy cleaning in the washing machine.
Promising review: "I've purchased similar items in the past that visually looked like this but were stiff and rigid. This is amazing. Totally eased my back pain from my quarantine-at-home desk job. Highly recommend." —Bellarosa555
Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (also available in three colors).
3. An aesthetic flexible power strip so you can actually utilize each and every outlet even when your excessively massive laptop charger is present.
iJoy is a small business selling a variety of 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 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).
4. A pair of affordable wireless Bluetooth earbuds because boring things like work calls are a lot more enjoyable when you're not tethered to your tech by cumbersome cords. Better yet, these come with a handy travel/charging case and connect to your devices in just one easy step.
Promising review: "These are the first pair of wireless buds I have purchased, previously using only the single over-ear type pieces. I expected to have difficulty pairing, but these paired the first time super easy. The volume and sound is significantly better than my old style. Nice little charging and travel case, and a variety of sizes of silicone buds to fit your size/preference. Update — after using these a few weeks I am still very pleased with this earbuds. Good value for the price!" —J. L. Hoover
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors).
5. A variety pack of LED light–blocking stickers if the harsh light from all your gadgets is ruining your focus. These peel-and-stick dimmers are great for reducing harsh light from digital clocks, routers, chargers, and more!
Promising review: "Works as advertised. Didn't realize how badly I needly these in my life! I have a media PC in my living room under my TV and directly across from the main couch. The LED is extremely bright and obnoxious, especially in low-light situations. One of these dimmed the LED the perfect amount and I can definitely still see that the PC is on, but without the annoying blue beacon that can be seen from space. The variety of options included guarantee that you should have the correct size to dim whatever LEDs you have. Highly recommend." —IPman501
Get 100 stickers from Amazon for $1.49.
6. A mini desktop humidifier to combat dry office air with a constant (and silent) stream of on-demand moisture. I can practically hear your flaky skin sighing with relief.
My skin gets flakey patches whenever the seasons change and my nose becomes downright painful in the winter from dryness. Not only did this little humidifier totally solve those problems, but it's still going strong a full year later after many, many hours of use. The bottom screws off, so it's a breeze to refill and it's all but silent, so no worries if you leave it running during a meeting. Occasionally, the mist hole on top gets a little clogged since I just fill it with regular tap water (if you're ambitious enough to use filtered water this may not happen?), but after wiping it out with a swab it's good as new. Highly, highly recommend to anyone who spends way too much time sitting at a desk.
Get it from Amazon for $25.97 (available in black and white).
7. A colorful wireless keyboard and mouse set for adding some joy-inducing color to your workspace without any bothersome cords to tie you down.
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: "Every time I walk into my red office and see this beautiful keyboard it makes me happy. It looks just like it does in the photo. It's such a jolt of color and with its cool circular retro buttons, it's just a pleasure to use. If you need a pick-me-up (and who doesn't this year?) I can't recommend this highly enough." —CA-girl
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in 12 styles).
8. A discreet webcam slide cover that fits on almost any device to ensure your privacy and peace of mind that you're not being spied on — through the camera, anyway.
This pack of six is universally compatible with laptops, tablets, and phones of all kinds!
Promising review: "Have worked from home for years, but in the wild days of 2020 our company decided to do video calls regularly for the first time. With that, I needed a solution that made it easier to continue to block the webcam on my computer most of the time while not being a hassle to remove for these calls. I had been using a folded piece of paper, which was certainly easy and effective — until the wind from open windows would blow it away. So, these little guys perfectly solved the problem — it's tiny and subtle (much better looking than a folded piece of paper ;) and so easy to open/close as needed." —Hope
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in four pack combos).
9. A sleek mug warmer so you can actually sit through your meetings instead of making constant trips to the microwave to keep your coffee at juuuust the right temperature.
Promising review: "I can’t say enough about how much I love this warmer! I’ve been asking for one for a couple years. I take my coffee into my home office and it gets cold way too quick. I usually have to reheat it three to four times before I drink it all. This warmer kept it at the perfect temperature! Just hot enough that it does not burn my mouth but hot enough for me to enjoy it! Gee, I sound like a commercial. LOL. Seriously it does do this and works great!!! The size is nice too. The circle in the center is about the sizes of my coffee mug. So I could put a larger mug on it if I wanted. Maybe a soup mug! I absolutely love this warmer and the price was right!" —TAW229
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three styles).
10. A glam petaled desk chair with an included lumbar pillow because the best desk chairs are like your favorite pair of shoes — endlessly stylish without sacrificing a single ounce of comfort.
Promising review: "I love the material. It’s soft and won't scratch the walls. It’s comfy. I love the wheels because it’s easy to push around." —Diane DeRosier
Get it from Amazon for $129.74 (available in six colors).
11. Or a breathable ergonomic mesh chair if you don't just want to be supported, but downright cradled by your desk chair with flip-down armrests, plus an adjustable headrest *and* lumbar support to provide truly customizable comfort.
Promising review: "Easy assembly, great quality, and it feels wayyyy better than a budget-friendly chair option (take it from me, I've gone the cheap route before). I'm very happy with this purchase. It looks just like the picture and it feels great to sit in. I spend far too many hours daily at my desk so I needed a comfortable chair that went with the aesthetic of my office space and this chair delivers. If you sit at your desk for a many hours as I do, spend the extra money on a good chair like this one. Your back will thank you!" —Lameca
Get it from Amazon for $159.99 (available in nine colors) — clip the coupon on the product page to save $40 off this price.
12. A fold-down desk lamp for literally brightening up your work zone without hogging up loads of valuable desk real estate. It's got a built-in USB for easy tech charging and both the light's brightness and temperature are adjustable to keep your eyes feeling fresh.
Promising review: "I love it. The lamp I had would make my eyes hurt and give me headache by the end of the day. With this light, I can adjust the light, so it's good on my eyes, and no headache. Great buy for working from home computer desk." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in black or white and with or without a wireless charger).
13. A desktop whiteboard designed to fit comfortably between a keyboard and a monitor as a place where you can write out all your absolutely-cannot-forget reminders. This is so much better than hunting down that sticky note from this morning's meeting.
The environment will even thank you for reducing your paper use. The whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, 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 several 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 $26.99+ (available in five styles).
14. And an adhesive monitor clip that can hold up to 30 sheets of paper, making data entry and note-taking a breeze while clearing up loads of desk space.
Promising review: "I love this product. I always buy one when I move into a new office. It’s basic, but it works. Clip adheres very well to my computer monitor when both services are clean and dry. Use some rubbing alcohol to clean both services before trying to adhere it. I like this document clip because it helps me be more productive. I also use it to hold papers that need my immediate attention if I am not doing data entry. In summary, I’ve purchased this product many times for a reason. It does the job with no frills and it’s a great value!" —Cassidy
Get it from Amazon for $9.62.
15. A full HD portable monitor so you can maintain peak productivity even if you're working outside the office by adding a second screen to your laptop set-up that's simple to connect and ultra-thin for easy travel.
Promising review: "I work remotely, so I ordered two of these monitors to use when working outside of my home office. They both fit inside my small backpack perfectly along with my laptop and have great matte displays. The covers are high quality and do work well as stands, though I would consider getting a portable monitor stand if you don’t like looking down at your monitor(s). This product comes with all of the cables you could possibly need to hook up to your computer/laptop." —Matt
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (originally $219.99).
16. A sneaky undetectable mouse jiggler with no software to install because you WFH folks can't even get up and wash those lunch dishes or take the dog out to pee without showing up as "inactive" on Gchat, Teams, or Slack. Skip the bajillion "BRB" status updates with a little help from this godsend of a gadget.
Promising reviews: "This product is better than sliced bread! My employer switched to Microsoft Teams, which goes into an idle status after five minutes. You can be seated in front of your laptop working, but if you don't move the darn mouse every four minutes, you show as inactive. The biggest pain in the butt ever! This product works! I laid my mouse on it, and I was never in an idle status unless I put myself in one. I'm a huge fan! And it doesn't hurt that it is pretty as well as functional. If you have a nosy employer, you need this." —Katharine Morris
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in eight styles).
17. A pack of adhesive cable clips if you're tired of crawling under your desk yet again to fetch fallen charging cords.
18. A memory foam lumbar pillow you can strap on to just about any chair to help alleviate back pain and improve posture. Side effects may include your mom not telling you to "Stand up straight!" next time you see her.
Promising review: "Since COVID started, both my fiancé and I work from home. He has a proper office and office chair and I work at our dining room table. I figured it was time to invest in something to help my back while sitting all day. Works really well! I should have done this months ago." —Emily Racioppi
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in six colors).
19. An adjustable standing desk converter for transforming any table or desk into an ergonomic workstation. Sit, stand, skip — work in a way that's comfortable for you without the investment in a brand-new desk.
Promising review: "Been looking at these for months and finally decided to buy one. Super happy with my purchase. I didn’t want to replace my entire work desk so I opted for this. The entire unit slides up and down easily. Plenty of room around the monitor for speakers, pens, notes, even a fan. Easy assembly. Not too heavy. I’ve really enjoyed being able to stand at my desk. I’ve been struggling with lower back pain and standing more seems to be helping. I find myself wanting to stand more often than I thought. Great price. Would highly recommend." —halaly
Get it from Amazon for $129.49+ (available in five sizes and three colors).
20. Or an electric standing desk that's got easy, motorized movement without the usual bank-breaking cost. Plus, you can program four presets to ensure it's at the right height for you every time.
Promising review: "Bought this desk for my wife. She was surprised to get this. Working from home and using the dining room table causes back and neck pain. The desk was very easy to put together (took approximately 30 minutes). With only one motor, movement is smooth. Easy to program settings. I would not put anything very heavy in the drawer, but it’s very handy and my wife loves it. The USB for phone cord on the controller switch is a great idea! So far she really likes it. There is enough room for the cat to lounge as well as ride up when the wife needs to stand. Wasn’t clear that the top of the desk is in two parts, but wife doesn’t seem to care. It has four memory settings which is nice." —SCrisp
Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (available in four sizes and in seven colors).
21. Plus, an anti-fatigue mat with a nonslip bottom if standing on the hard ground sounds even less appealing than sitting for far too long. This should really sweeten the deal and help relieve pressure on your muscles and joints.
22. A minimalist Zoom meeting door hanger so you can let everyone in the house know you're not to be disturbed without feeling like the town crier. Hear ye, hear ye! My third call of the day starts at high noon!
Ngo Creations is a Alhambra, California-based small biz run by a husband-and-wife team creating laser-cut and engraved signs as keepsakes for weddings, birthdays, and other special events.
Promising review: "Completely met my expectations. Just as pictured. Beautiful details and quickly shipped." —Carla
Get it from Ngo Creations on Etsy for $12+ (available in three styles).
23. A UV-free sunlight therapy lamp because being stuck inside all day can be a downer, and a little sun simulation can go a long way toward helping you not feel so utterly drained before, during, and after the workday.
Read more about how light therapy can potentially help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) from Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "I was extremely skeptical if this light would do anything. I live in the Chicago area where during the winter we often do not get any sun. After about 10 days passed with no sun, I felt like I needed something to make me feel better. After using it for a few days now I actually do feel better and I had VERY low expectations that it would do anything. I'm pleasantly surprised and highly suggest it. It's small and sits on my desk, and is very easy to work." —Jeff S. Katz
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors).
24. An adjustable phone stand to keep your workplace right-hand man (your phone) at your desk and by your side — plugged in, charging, and ready for action!
Promising review: "Just love this mobile holder. I have spent some hours video chatting and this helps me to chat easily without holding and stressing my hand. Very durable and moves up and down. You can put it anywhere, which is especially good for me when I'm cooking and chatting with family and friends. No more stress of keeping the mobile anywhere and have scratches on it." —Sia
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in nine colors).
25. A cascading wall organizer with six removable folders for rescuing your WFH station from drowning in papers that you're very scared of losing.
Promising review: "This thing was a fantastic find. I have a decent-sized desk but have a lot of papers to reference frequently. I’ve tried all kinds of ways to organize them so I don’t have to flip through every single one to find the one I’m looking for, but nothing worked. I bought this and hung it on the wall next to my monitors, and now I can see everything I need at a glance! It has made my workflow so much more efficient and it also added some color to my wall! I’ve recommended it to everyone in my office" —Lauren_Schuby
Get it from Amazon for $12.19+ (available in four colors).
26. An adjustable foam footrest that brings the floor to you, alleviating pressure on your hips from long hours spent sitting. For restless legs, try flipping it over and using your feet to gently rock back and forth.
The cover comes off and can be tossed in the washing machine for easy cleaning.
Promising review: "GAME changer. I have slowly built up my perfect ergonomic setup at home and this was the last piece! It has helped my circulation and relieved pressure on my lower back." —Brian Kim
Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in mesh or velvet and in three colors).
27. A clip-on ring light so your coworkers can actually see your beautiful face on calls, instead of a slightly sinister shadow of pixels.
This USB-powered ring light has three light colors and 10 different brightness levels, with an anti-scratch metal clamp.
Promising review: "Being new to the tech world I was concerned about being able to use this light to best effect, but turns out it is so simple to set up and has made all the difference in how I look and how people can see items I want to show them on Zoom calls. I did find the clamp to be too tight for my older hands to manage but found it works quite well sitting on the desktop." —me
Get it from Amazon for $21.79.
28. A souped-up lap desk with a built-in mouse pad, wrist supports, and phone/tablet holders, because sometimes you just get sick and tired of working at a desk and need a change of scenery.
Promising review: "Bought this for my daughter in college. She loves to do school work on her bed. She says this desk is a 'game changer.'" —super awsome person
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three colors).
29. A lemon-scented cleaning gel if you haven't cleaned your keyboard since...well, ever and it's covered in months worth of stuck lunch crumbs and dust you'd rather not live with for another month.
Promising review: "I was skeptical at first. I was afraid my keyboard would be all gummed up with yellow slime! What happened was the opposite. It cleaned it as good as new. Got all those dog hairs between the keys! No smell lingering on keyboard or my hands. No sign I even used it except a clean keyboard. Kind of fun to play with too; you can squeeze it between your fingers!" —ZZZZZZ
Get it from Amazon for $7.39.
30. A cable storage box to free your feet from the tangled mess of cords under your desk. Don't worry, it's ventilated! No overheating electronics in my house.
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. Also in the box is a small power supply, the cord for the iMac I use, and a long USB cord plugged into my charging station. It's awesome." —Ben W
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $29.99 (available in black and white).
31. Or an adhesive cord organizer net that mounts to the bottom of your desk to free your feet (and your eyes) from any tangled cord messes.
CableRoo is a small business engineering helpful solutions for cord management.
Promising review: "I am a big fan of this cable organizer. It is the best one I have ever used." —Daniele Iervolino
32. A Macbook-compatible charger case with cord winder so you can spend more time crossing stuff off your to-do list and less time wrangling your tangled charging cable. Tbh, this should come standard issue with every laptop charger, but they didn't ask me.
Promising review: "Working remotely means I often work in different spaces in my home or yard. Plugging and unplugging the cord is always a tangled mess. This helps keep my cord compact and easy to move. Sturdy and easy to use, it is perfect for keeping the cord in good condition and the plug easy to manage." —Carolyn Mantia
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two sizes).
33. A slim cord organizer box because you've got a lot of cables to keep track of and this box is designed to keep them tidy without the need for cord ties. There's even an extra-large slot for your equally numerous collection of charging blocks and adaptors.
Promising review: "Amazing how something so simple can make such a difference! I had been struggling with my cords. I ordered two but found I could fit my cords in one and used the second for the ridiculous amount of batteries I have. I will be ordering two more of these for my other drawer. They are sturdy and just enough room to fit things snuggly but not tight." —Deedi
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a pack of two without lids).
34. A set of stackable clear drawer organizers if you're afraid of getting snapped by rubber bands and pinched by paper clips every time you stick a hand in your desk drawer.
In the six-piece set you'll get two 3"x3" bins, two 6”x3” bins, and two 9”x3” bins.
Promising review: "Great product! I bought these to put in my nightstand drawer to store small things, as the drawer is very deep. I've got lip balm, hand lotions, a small flashlight, and other bedside items in them so they're not just rolling around the drawer. I just bought some more for my bathroom vanity. They fit together nicely but also lift right out of each other. The plastic is sturdy, and they came individually wrapped to keep them from scratching." —Sparkyj
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in an 18-piece set).
35. A vibrant spectrum wall planner that is hands-down gorgeous and actually so useful for long-term planning. A new tool and office decor all in one! We love to see it.
Promising review: "I received my spectrum wall calendar last week and, oh boy, it didn't disappoint! Exactly as pictured! It is hard to find a calendar like this, most out there are dull and small. I work in real estate and this is the perfect size to keep everything organized and legible. I have received lots of compliments!" —Tatiana Hall
Get it from our Goodful shop for $48.
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