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1. A tiny (and adorable!!) cactus humidifier that operates on a USB cable, so they can keep the air in their designated computer space cozy and hydrating while they conquer the 57 tabs open on their monitor one by one.
2. A pretty pastel mug warmer to keep their tea and coffee warm for them whenever they emerge from the tangle of Slack DMs and emails each morning.
3. A keyboard cleaning gel, because odds are at this point their laptops are working overtime both as a keyboard *and* as a lunch tray ("Alexa, how do you get Cheez-It crumbs out of a laptop fan???).
4. A 42-page Rocketbook Fusion reusable notebook perfect for anyone who prefers to take notes by hand and review by computer. This works the same way all their products do — they can write on its pages the way they would a regular notebook, upload the page directly to their computer for safekeeping, and wipe the notebook clean with water to use all over again.
5. A colorful, easy-to-install LED strip to backlight their monitor or their desk and give it the vaguely intergalactic ambiance it deserves. Bonus? This can offset eye strain by reducing the contrast between the screen and a dark room.
6. A dual-sided device cleaner with two sides — one with an antimicrobial-treated cleaning solution to clear off the grime off their computer screen, and another with a soft polishing buffer to make it gleam.
7. An adorably encouraging, beauuutifully organized daily planner they can fill out throughout the course of each day to keep themselves on track for all their errands, goals, and even their water intake before they get lost in the laptop abyss.
8. A hanging window desk that lets them basically turn any window in their life into a temporary standing desk — now not only will they get a chance to stretch their legs, but they can enjoy their view to the fullest (read: wave profusely at any dogs who happen to be walking by).
9. A compact light therapy lamp that thousands of reviewers swear by — this UV-free bb is smaller than other models, making it easier to use on a desktop for longer sessions on days when they're too busy to get away from the computer during prime daylight hours.
10. A zippered sleeve that'll help tame the veritable jungle of wires underfoot from their computer setup.
11. A roll-on migraine stick made with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender oils to help them soothe away that vague headache they sometimes get from sitting in front of a monitor too long (Big Work-From-Home Mood, y'all).
12. A pair of compression gloves designed to help alleviate pain from carpal tunnel and arthritis, so they can type at their keyboard without an internal monologue of "ow OW ow owwwww" for the majority of their day.
13. A set of affordable, highly popular (seriously, these have over 220,000 popular reviews) wireless Bluetooth earbuds to easily pair with their computer, letting them quietly listen to music or tune into Zoom calls *without* their ears feeling like they've been beaten up. These come equipped with several sizes of earbuds so they can get their perfect, painless fit.
14. Or a pair of Microsoft's Surface Headphones 2 that come with Omnisonic sound to *truly* elevate their ambient work playlists (or the show they're sneakily watching on the side). These also pair beautifully for crisp sounds on video calls, and have adjustable noiseproofing so they can decide just how much of the background they want to filter out (important in noisier or family homes!).
15. A multifunctional (and infinitely adorable) elephant phone stand and utensil holder with space to display their screen *and* house whatever things they need at the ready, whether it's pencils or even a wee little succulent.
16. A memory foam seat cushion for their tushy so effective at relieving pressure from their tailbone that they'll finally stop losing sleep over their love-hate relationship with their computer chair.
17. A set of gold cable organizers to tame the tangle of wires on their desk as chicly as possible. Each of these comes with the adhesive included, so installation is a total cinch.
18. Plus memory foam armrest pads, because they shouldn't have to deal with elbow bruises every time they lean back from the screen during a Zoom call just because their chair is being rude.
19. A webcam cover for anyone whose personal motto is "juuuuuust in case" (as fun as it would be to accidentally invite all their coworkers to watch them slouching over a ham sandwich on a group Zoom).
20. A portable dual monitor for their laptop to give their screen thaaaaat much more space to breathe — a real perk now that their home office situation might change from room to room or place to place, depending on how ~remote~ they are.
21. A set of pop culture-themed laptop stickers so they'll have a built-in coworker no matter how many hours they're burning the bluelight oil.
22. A pain-relieving compression eye mask developed specifically to target pain from migraines, tension headaches, and eyestrain, which computers — bless their hearts — are infamous for causing.
23. A set of Monkey Noodles, a quiet sensory toy that stretches, pulls, twirls, wraps, *and* squeezes and may help calm their anxiety during video conferencing marathons that laugh in the face of Dolly Parton's "Nine To Five."
24. A set of light-dimming stickers to restore some calm to their lil' nest of computer wires, especially when they're working on their already super bright monitor late at night.
25. A six-outlet wall charger designed specifically for larger chargers that also comes equipped with two USB fast-charging ports *and* a night-light, so their computer setup is as organized as possible.
26. A pack of NeuroGum made with a blend of caffeine and nootropics, designed to give them energy five times faster than regular coffee — without jitters or sluggishness afterward. That 3 p.m. WFH slump at their computer when they suddenly have the attention span of a goldfish just met its match.
27. A desktop ~aesthetic~ download for anyone who needs a reset — this comes complete with nine high resolution wallpapers and 12 uniquely colored folders and alphabet letters, 20 hand drawn folder covers, and an easy installation guide. If they're going to stare at a screen for 12 hours a day, they might as well enjoy the view!!
28. A ventilated laptop stand they can prop on a table or a desk to make it more WFH-friendly. This makes their laptop screen eye-level to reduce neck and shoulder strain, and gives their laptop fan space to breathe so it doesn't overheat.
29. A low-impact under-the-desk elliptical for anyone who gets distracted by aches and pains from sitting in one position too long — this can help keep them loose.
30. Or a compact, TikTok-famous rolling desk bike pretty much guaranteed to keep even the most restless among us on task. This compact bike is also height adjustable so they can get their perfect fit with the tray, and has "whisper quiet" pedaling, eight resistance levels, and a way to track their mileage, rpm, and other stats.
31. Or!!!! A universal laptop treadmill desk attachment so they can power walk through the embarrassment of a text from their mom popping up while they were screensharing to half their coworkers.
32. A corgi memo board they can stick to the side of their laptop so their new furry friend can be like, "Hey! Update that PowerPoint before noon, woof!" And they'll be like, "Aww, yeah, buddy. I should!!"
33. An adjustable ergonomic kneeling chair that may be the unexpected solution to their WFH backache woes — this angled seat helps better align their spine and evenly distribute their weight, sort of like a standing desk without actually having to stand.
34. A set of blue-light-blocking glasses ideal for anyone whose new itinerary is "personal computer, work computer, personal computer" — these protect their eyes from the type of of light in screens that can mess with their sleep cycles and strain their eyes.
35. A waterproof, stain-resistant faux marble granite adhesive they can use on an old desk to magic it into a sleeker, brand-new version, so they'll actually look forward to gracing their laptop with it every day.
36. A memory foam gel pad for their wrists to relieve some of the cramping and wrist pain that comes with holding their hands over their keyboard the whole livelong day.
37. An under-the-desk foot rest to help take pressure off their feet and lower back, subtly fixing their posture and preventing some of the aches and pains that come from parking it at their home desk.
38. A set of desk-themed heat therapy rice pads designed to target all the spots being at their computer for long stretches hits the hardest, from their neck all the way down to their littlest toe.
39. A super soft, height-adjustable velvet swivel desk chair to add a touch of vintage sophistication to their otherwise modern computer setup. (Also, desk chairs that spin > all desk chairs ever.)
40. A chic coffee cup with a strong screw-top lid, because if they need caffeine to support their "all screens all day" lifestyle, the extremely last thing they need is coffee all over their laptop keys whenever they accidentally knock their cup over. This is basically the cutest insurance against that they can get.
41. A selfie ring light for all their Zoom presentations, so they can trick their coworkers into thinking they live inside a beautifully-lit Instagram apartment even when they refuse to leave the dark, comfy snack corner the sunlight never touches.
42. A thin, waterproof desk pad they can use as a mouse pad, a writing surface, or just a chic way to tie the chaos of their computer desk together.
When your friend's fam asks why they're still kicking it in their room with their mug warmer and streaming Netflix instead of going outside:
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