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1. 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).
2. A pack of adhesive cable clips if you're tired of crawling under your desk yet again to fetch fallen charging cords.
3. A desktop whiteboard designed to fit comfortably between a keyboard and a monitor, and be 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 $35.55+ (available in four styles).
4. A slim laptop stand for raising your laptop closer to eye level, naturally forcing you to sit up straighter and prevent 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 10 colors).
5. 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 $23.99+ (available in five colors).
6. 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.
7. A discreet webcam slide cover that fits on almost any device to ensure your privacy and the 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 styles).
8. 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 $11.99.
9. 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 eight colors).
10. An under-desk bike for anyone who struggles to squeeze a workout into their busy schedule. Now you can flex your multi-tasking muscles and pedal the day away while you work.
It works with desks as low as 27 inches. If you're tall or you have long legs, you can still use it while working from the couch.
Promising review: "Really perfect for me. I have averaged about 50 miles per day and have lost four pounds in one week. Really well built and totally silent. I'm 5'8" and I do have to sit in a low chair but it works well and I do computer work and talk on the phone while burning about 1,000 calories a day! You can't beat that. I was looking at more expensive solutions but I won't look anymore. Completely satisfied." —Phil
Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in four colors).
11. 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 $119.99+ (available in six colors).
12. 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 $55 off this price.
13. 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 $109.99.
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 $8.15.
15. 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 $24.99+ (available in five colors).
16. 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 $39.99+ (available in 11 styles).
17. 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).
18. 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 four styles).
19. 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).
20. A cable storage box if you're tired of tangled cords trapping your feet and offending your eyes. 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 it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in black and white).
21. 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).
22. 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: "I hate just sitting at my desk all day and this product had very good reviews so I decided to try it and I am SOOO GLAD I did. It is so easy to assemble and adjust up and down. It has plenty of space for me to put things like my mouse pad, speakers, office supplies, candy jar, etc. to make up for the space being taken up on my actual desk. It has the tiniest bit of a wobble when fully extended but it is still very sturdy and it in no way hampers my work flow. I love having the flexibility to stand and stretch my legs for a bit whenever I want and my a$$ is thanking me too!!" —Ginger B.
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in six sizes and in eight colors).
23. 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 $169.95+ (available in four sizes and in five colors).
24. 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.
25. 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).
26. 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 $16+ (available in two colors).
27. A six-outlet extender with two USB ports and a built-in night-light for quickly powering ALL your devices (yes, even those ones with huge charging cords) while freeing your feet from the tangled wire nest under your desk.
Promising review: "So happy that I bought this beautiful wall charger. It looks much more expensive than what I have paid. The six outlets are so nicely positioned that I can use all of them at the same time. Two USB outputs are ideal for charging our phones. Highly recommend!" —Elaine
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
28. Or 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).
29. A mesh metal multi-drawer monitor stand with plenty of space to stash office supplies because your monitor is already hogging 75% of your desk's real estate space. Might as well get a riser that can pick up the slack.
Promising review: "Bought this to elevate my HP Envy 5660 printer, which fits across the entire top of the stand — tired of having to bend over it. There is absolutely no bowing of the top shelf it rests on. The drawers open and close with ease. The bottom drawer holds a good amount of extra printer paper and the top divided drawer (you could stack them either way) has three large sections for storing ink cartridges, various office supplies or other miscellaneous items. Although a little pricey, this unit should last about forever." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in black and white).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.