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1. A portable home office with built-in charging stations, LED lighting, storage, and a dry-erase board — so that wherever you are, you can have an organized and functional workstation, whether you're at your fave coffee shop, your kitchen table, or the library. Hybrid and full WFHers, this may well revolutionize your work day.
Check out the Worky station on TikTok!
Promising review: "Don't know how I worked from home without it! Reduces so much clutter from my usual kitchen table setup. Absolutely changed the game for me and helps keep me organized." —Jake Duneier
Worky is a small biz that sells an awesome, innovative array of products for those who WFH.
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
2. An MVP mug warmer so you can take your leeeeisurely time drinking your bev of choice while it stays the perfect drinking temperature throughout the whole work day.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes has this and loves it: "I finally decided to buy one of these for myself, and based on all the reviews, I was pretty confident I'd soon be kicking myself for not getting it sooner. That proved to be true: This thing not only looks good, but works great for keeping my coffee warm all day long (because yes, I'm one of those people that'll sip on coffee until 5 p.m., all right!!). I was kind of worried it'd be too small for some of my larger mugs, but the center plate is bigger than expected and accommodated every mug in my (very eclectic) collection perfectly. I can confirm that flat-bottomed mugs are the best option for using with this warmer as they do stay hotter, but it still keeps my concave-bottom mugs warm enough for my taste. Also, I looove how sleek the white version looks on my white desk, and the auto-shutoff function is a nice safety feature as an absent-minded person."
Promising reviews: "THIS IS A GAME CHANGER. I like many people have ended up working from home...every day. A full-time job and a side business keeps me busy and my ADHD makes it so that I bounce from one thing to another. This little device makes sure that whenever I reach for my mug, I'm met with warm tea no matter what! I was VERY skeptical because I have a lot of handmade mugs, but they fit perfectly and stay warm. As others have pointed out, set it to a hotter temp when your mug is fuller, and as you drink, bring the temp down so you're not surprised by how hot it is. I also read a review that it cannot revive cold liquids? I was able to reheat the third of my cold tea with this, so it's possible!! When things open up, I will buy another one for the office." —Ash
Get it from Amazon for $19.79+ (available in eight styles).
3. A Wi-Fi extender to boost the internet range throughout your home, so you can work in any room you want, not just where your pesky router is!
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 $47.64.
4. A device charging station with a glorious ~six~ roomy slots for organizing and seamlessly charging all of your devices, so you can keep your WFH space tidy and get rid of the mass of tangled cables on your desk and floor.
Promising review: "This is a great device to organize and charge all your devices. When you turn it on, each slot that is actively charging has slight blue glow to the divider. At a glance, you can see which devices are charging and which are charged. I like this. It is not so bright that it is distracting. I love the fact that all my devices are now organized in one place with nice short codes for charging. Gone are all my cords snaked around on my desk. I am using it for both iOS & Android devices. The device only came with lightning cables, so I purchased some 6 inch USB C cables for my Android devices. Everything is working great and looks great too. Also, the device has a nice long power cord so it easily reaches to the wall plug for power." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
5. A practical yet cute folding wall organizer so you can keep your desk clear of messy piles of paper and all of your documents organized and within arm's reach.
Promising review: "This is awesome and I love it. I work from home and I’ve been trying to keep my desk free from papers. This thing is awesome! The bottom pocket is large enough for me to store my day planner. I mounted it to the wall with a Command hook and it was easy-peasy! An attractive and functional way to sort and store paper. I love having all the papers I need readily available and visible so it reminds me that they're there, but not they are not overtaking my desk and irritating me." —Mandy
Get it from Amazon for $8.90+ (available in four colors).
6. An orthopedic, nonslip memory foam seat cushion if your desk chair at home doesn't have as much support as the ones at your old office, or if you just need some more cushioning. (Because don't we all?) It'll relieve pressure on your tailbone and help promote healthy posture to prevent back pain, and it also has a cool gel top layer to keep sweatiness at bay and your tushy comfortable!
Promising reviews: "Purchased as I have been working from home since the pandemic. Very uncomfortably I might add, with a makeshift desk and chair from the dinning room with a wood seat. This cushion is saving my butt and makes the day go by quickly. I am now nice and comfortable. I originally ordered one for my dad who lost a lot of weight due to age. He loved it so much, I ordered one for myself. If you're on the fence, don't think twice, just order." —Tigerman
"This cushion is very comfy and truly does help relieve sciatica! I work from home at a computer all day and have real issues with sciatic problems. They are much less even after one week!" —Carol J
Get it from Amazon for $51.95 (available in three colors).
7. A pretty silicone keyboard to prevent potato chip and toast crumbs from getting under your keys if you like to snack (or eat breakfast and lunch) as you work, because it's all fun and games until certain letters stop working. 😬 All I can say is that when I spilled coffee on my laptop last year and crashed it, I *really* wished I had been using one of these.
Promising review: "I love this keyboard cover. It has a nice feeling, is very flexible, and it fits like a glove on my MacBook Air. It doesn't come off even when I'm moving my laptop around a lot (which I do, since I do a lot of work on the sofa or the bed where I end up in weird positions to be comfortable). I can feel each key individually when I hit them, which is really nice. I also type a lot due to work and school, as well as simply writing in my free time, and this cover has held up the entire time. I haven't seen any signs of wear or even fading in the six months I've had it. This is a very durable keyboard — I eat with my laptop all the time, and I've actually spilled coffee on my keyboard once, and nothing happened — it actually kind of kept the liquid there until I could clean it off. I would definitely buy this again if I needed another color." —Sadia Rahman
Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in 32 colors).
8. An affordable, portable USB-powered cooling pad if your laptop starts making that airplane-is-about-to-take-off sound after you've been working for only 10 minutes!! This slim gadget contains three fans that'll keep your computer calm and collected so you can get your work done in peace (and keep the top of your legs comfortable if you're working with your computer in your lap on the couch or in bed).
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "I've had this cooling pad since 2018, though I mainly use it with my personal laptop when I'm playing PC games. The pad itself is super quiet and not distracting, and it does a fantastic job of actively cooling down my now-older laptop while it's working hard to run games, so I can vouch for its effectiveness. It's also *fantastic* to use while you're working with your laptop on the couch, keeping your legs away from the heat without feeling bulky or heavy. If you're using a MacBook, be sure to pick up a USB-C hub to connect this (I've used this one for years and like it!)."
Promising review: "Best purchase I have made in years. Only had it two days, but the first words out of my mouth to my wife were, 'I can work for hours like this.' If you work from home and like to work on the couch, recliner, breakfast nook, patio, etc, and you have your computer in your lap, this is an absolute must-have. Not only does it keep your legs and lap cool, but it also keeps your computer cool and able to process much more efficiently." —Trent Thiel
Get it from Amazon for $23.79+ (available in three colors).
9. *Or* a lap desk so you can work from your couch or bed without overheating your legs and still have a little space to put some office supplies, your phone, and even a mouse or tablet.
Promising review: "This is a work-from-home game changer. I've been working remotely for most of the last two years, and this has been the single best purchase I've made toward WFH health. I previously used to cycle between my office desk and dining table, but since purchasing this I've been working wherever I want in my house. Anywhere I can be seated I can bring this surface and work. It's lightweight, the two pads are set to give lots of airflow across your lap (though shorts-wearers beware: The fabric may be slightly more coarse than you'd want against bare skin)." —TheWiseTurtle
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
10. An under-desk phone holder for when you're having trouble concentrating and need your phone to be out of sight, out of mind for a while — because when you're WFH you need to stay focused despite all your creature comforts being mere feet away. It easily and securely attaches underneath your desk with the included sticky tape.
If you're worried about your phone fitting, this small biz has you covered! The standard size holder fits all phones with a case under 3.38 inches wide and .67 inches thick (i.e. iPhone 13 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, etc.) However, you can also request custom dimensions to ensure the perfect fit.
Promising review: "This is a great 3D-printed product, and exactly what I was hoping for. This shop clearly takes note with quality control. The phone holder is made extremely well, with sloped topsides for a wider surface area for the sticky adhesive (just peel and stick) to take hold, without making the actual wall sides of the holder too thick. My iPhone 12 Pro fits easily and this can hold a Pro Max too. The top cutout allows you to slide it out easily with a finger. Texture is not rough and won't scratch up your phone. Pretty much perfect, thanks!" —Michelle
Beyond 3D Creations is a Boston-based small biz. They create a ton of cool 3D-printed tech accessories (including this bestseller).
Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $10.88+ (available in standard and custom sizes, and in six colors).
11. A two-tier folding desk in case you've been working remotely for a while but are still unhappily using your kitchen table. Plus, you can fold it up and stash it away once you're done with the work week, so it won't take up any extra room if you're tight on space.
Promising review: "I live in Brooklyn in a smaller apartment where I quite frankly have no space to have a freestanding desk with my other furniture. When my company implemented a WFH policy, I took a gamble and ordered this desk because 1) I could collapse it and tuck it under my bed when I wasn't using it, and 2) It was spacious and sturdy looking enough to actually do work on. I received it today, and I am beyond pleased. No setup required — quite literally took it from the box, slid it from collapsed to open, and began working on it. I cannot recommend this enough for the price and functionality!" —Sydney
Get it from Amazon for $65.99+ (available in two styles and six colors, plus a one-tier version).
12. A five-piece organizer set for some help attaining a semblance of control over the wild beast that is your desk. This way, you'll actually be able to find a pen and notepad when you need it — and your workspace will look cuter, too!
The set includes a pencil cup holder, a letter sorter, a letter tray, a hanging file organizer, and a sticky note holder.
Promising reviews: "This is great for my desk at home. Gives a splash of color and helps me to organize many of my pens, books, etc. Love it." —stinsontm
"I got tired of stacking papers and folders on top of a horizontal tray on my desk. The basket can hold file folders with tabs, which makes important papers easy to organize and find. No more piles upon piles. The tray is for my to-do items. I have embellished some of the items with fake rhinestones and have received many compliments on the ensemble." —Kathy
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three colors).
13. A webcam cover that may be one of the best purchases you ever make, for about as cheap as it gets — because webcam covers are *crucial* for protecting your privacy (and security) from online threats these days, especially since you're not under your work's Wi-Fi anymore. Plus, you'll be able to eat a snack without all your coworkers watching during that Zoom meeting that's running 30 minutes over schedule.
Promising review: "These covers are easy to put on and work well. You can slide the cover with one finger. I would suggest turning on your camera first while you apply these to ensure the full camera is covered. I really like that they come in a pack. One pack covered all my computers. They come off with a little effort, and I didn’t notice a sticky residue. I tried applying and removing it on my computer before trying on my kids' school computers. Very very happy with this purchase!!" —Bethany Bradford
Get a set of three from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six color combinations and larger pack sizes).
14. A caterpillar cord organizer since you're in the comfort of your home now, so why not have some fun with your work space? This lil' guy is a VERY good boy and his personal mission is to keep 👏 those 👏 cables 👏 organized! 👏
Promising review: "He is perfect and pure and good and has never done anything wrong in his whole life. Somehow at least like 53 times cuter in person??? Also does a great job holding all my cables because of course he does. 10/10 would buy this good good boy again." —Jennii
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
15. A wireless printer because the one thing your home might not have that the ol' office did is a good quality printer. This one connects to your wireless devices to make printing and scanning a breeze, and will hook up to your Wi-Fi.
Promising review: "It took me about 10 minutes to set it up including unboxing it. The instructions were straightforward, easy to follow and understand. The printer printed my first of many to come documents without any difficulty. I know from experience that this printer is an exceptional piece of equipment and look forward to many years of printing, scanning and copying. I read a review that said this printer doesn’t scan and that is wrong. This printer does everything a home would need INCLUDING scanning. All done from my smartphone which is exactly what I need and want. I would highly recommend this printer to anyone needing an all in one inkjet printer." —Katman
Get it from Amazon for $59 (available in three colors).
16. And an under-desk printer cart, which will prevent your printer area from becoming, in short, the harbinger of chaos. You can perch your printer on top of this nifty cart, which has three shelves for extra office and printer supplies storage.
If you want to use this on top of your desk, the wheels come off so it can sit directly on your desktop.
Promising review: "This is an awesome little stand that holds all my office supplies safely and organized under my desk to allow more desk space for working. Really good find and value." —Kayla F.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two colors).
17. A sliding portable monitor that attaches securely to your laptop, and easily slides out whenever you need more display space on your computer for your work. Plus, you can move it from room to room without needing to take down your whole setup! TBH, as someone who used a second monitor at a previous job and misses it *all* the time (*and* constantly sings the praises of second monitors), this is kinda the dream.
You can use this with any Mac, PC, and Chrome laptop that's between 13 and 17.5 inches. It attaches with magnetic device-safe metal plates, so you can move it around from room to room. Plus, you can rotate the display to customize it to fit your work style.
Promising review: "Working from home has been a blessing, but the number of programs required to be opened at once and the size of some of the spreadsheets can wreck havoc on one’s eyes. Even though I have a larger desktop monitor this works well as a third monitor and an excellent mobile monitor when I want to work from a different location. I also like being able to work outside and get some fresh air while having the ability to have a second screen. It’s very lightweight and fits perfectly on my laptop." —Jackie McFarlin
Get it from Amazon for $299.99 (available in black and silver).
18. A rechargeable LED desk lamp with built-in organization space for your pens and other supplies so your work space will be the neatest, sleekest version of itself, no cords required. (It even has a stand for you to prop your phone up and watch videos or FaceTime while you type — I won't tell!)
Promising review: "The lamp neck is super easy to maneuver, so it's easy to place the light exactly where you need it. I work from home, and in the early mornings its nice to be able to tap the switch to turn the lamp on to the lowest setting, instead of blinding myself by switching on the light in my office. The front has the perfect stand for your cell phone, makes for a hand-free option to take calls, be in virtual meetings, and perhaps watch Netflix while working. Great purchase — I'd totally recommend." —PmZm
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors).
19. A wildly affordable Rocketbook reusable 32-page smartnotebook that allows you to scan your pages right after you write them so they'll be saved forever on your device. Then you can clear your pages and start again! You'll save money from not buying tons of different notebooks, and you'll help the environment by using a sustainable tech option instead of paper.
Promising reviews: "This is an amazing notebook. I work three days remote and two days in my office and needed something that I could easily carry from office to home and this is it! I love that I can make notes and once done, simply wipe them away. I also love that I can make notes, scan with the app and have it sent to my email! It is so simple and easy to use, plus it saves paper. Best money ever spent. I even told my boss about it and he was blown away. This is a must-buy for anyone who is busy and needs notes all in one area." —Kelly A Ceisel
"This has changed my life. I use this to take notes and share them on the drive with my coworkers. It's made working from home so easy as the scan option works so well. The transcribing needs work but I'm a messy writer. I would buy this a thousand times." —Ajay Rochester
Get it from Amazon for $16.49+ (available in executive and letter sizes and in 18 colors).
20. A flexible power strip with a 5-foot extension cord and pivoting outlets so you'll be able to utilize every port without your chargers blocking some of them. (Seriously, why is that a thing?) No power strip on the market can compete with this one, IMHO, and it's on my *urgent* wishlist.
Promising reviews: "I saw this on TikTok, so I ordered one. I absolutely love it. Everyone needs one in their life." —Dani Jo Stengsar
"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.
iJoy sells a variety of tech accessories, speakers, and headphones.
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in four colors).
21. A super handy desk organizer set designed with a magnetic wooden base so you can arrange its six storage compartments however you'd like. It also has a nonslip bottom, so it'll stay put on your desk instead of slidin' around.
It has four cups (two tall, one medium, and one small), a phone stand, and a sticky note tray.
Promising review: "I LOVE MY OFFICE OASIS!!! Now I'm just trying to figure out how I've been working from home for a year without this handy little organizer. It makes my desk look so much more organized as I was able to get rid of several separate items like a paperclip holder, pen holder and sticky note package. The wood base is well-built and the fact that you can organize each plastic compartment separately by utilizing the magnets was the real selling point for me. The rich black color matches the electronic equipment on my desk and looks more expensive than it really is. I can't recommend the Office Oasis highly enough!!!" —JJK
The Office Oasis is a small, family-owned business that creates innovative office items that both look good and work well.
Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in three colors).
22. A low-impact under-the-desk elliptical that you can use to de-stress, release nervous energy, and keep your muscles loose as you keep on keepin' on working from home.
It also comes with a digital display that tracks time, speed, and distance, as well as eight different modes of resistance, so you can tailor it to your needs.
Promising reviews: "Great quality for the price. I have thoroughly enjoyed the elliptical under my desk. For stressful times and boring meetings it is wonderful. It is amazingly quiet as well." —Jenny
"Already obsessed with this machine! It feels great, gets my blood flowing, and is a great energy release! I am already recommending it to friends. It comes assembled out of the box, it is light weight enough, no complaints at all. The screen is really clear and easy to read. I know this will help me with stress! Thank you!!" —Stephen Dale
Get it from Amazon for $128.80.
23. A privacy sign if you're working from a ~full house~ where your kids or roomies are *prone* to bursting in even when you had your door closed.
Promising review: "I work from home, and if you do too you may also encounter this odd scenario: Merely closing the door to one’s office is not actually a reliable method to let others know you are working. I can’t say enough good things about this sign. It is a far better design and quality than expected at this price point. The sign is a dial style, and really sturdy. The dial even has a click-in-place feature to prevent your status from accidentally moving when the door swings shut. Gone are the days of people thinking you’re available when you’re not! Well, at least you have forewarned them! I am extremely happy with the sign, and can recommend it to anyone who might need a little extra assistance in deterring work interruptions!" —Conscious Consumer
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
24. A sport-brella designed with SPF 50+ (!) that's the answer to your prayers of being able to work outside without a) your laptop overheating, b) the sun making it *v* difficult to see your screen, and c) immediately getting a sunburn. WFH 2.0, commence!
Promising review: "This has made working from home outside possible! I can bend the umbrella from three different angles and even rotate it. Great shade for my laptop to keep it from overheating in the sun, but small enough that I can stand next to it (clamped onto the side rail of my deck) and still get a little sun myself! Best money you'll spend this year!" —Melissa H.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors and patterns).
25. A pair of blue-light–blocking glasses to help reduce eye strain and fatigue after you've been staring at your computer all day — and at your phone and even your TV after you've clocked out. It'll also help prevent screen-triggered headaches after a long digital day and may help you sleep better.
Promising review: "I started working full time from home, and I started to get a lot of headaches. My eyes were dry and heavy, and I was having issues with my sleep. My friend pointed out I was on the computer now all day long when I had barely used computers before. I bought these glasses and have used them for about a week and they are amazing!!! I feel so much better and my body feels much better at the end of the day!" —Meghan McCutcheon
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 10 colors and in packs of two).
26. Some dreamy planner notepads that are so gosh dang adorable they'll actually help you with self-motivation and productivity — and make doing so as enjoyable as possible (take it from me)!
It would be an understatement to say that I'm obsessed with this shop. I am head over heels entranced with this shop. Their lo-fi, nostalgic style brightens up my workspace so much and really helps encourage me to stay organized – because I love looking at and using their stationery! I also just appreciate the sense of whimsy and fun that their products add to what can otherwise be stressful work days or daunting tasks; the graphics on their planner pads help me stay more positive, and more on top of my work in general. TL;DR: These are a ray of sunshine that any desk worker or organizing buff would be incomplete without. They also make incredible gifts!
Promising review: "Everything I ordered from this store came as displayed and even better. They are super cute and you can tell the shop puts a lot of love into it. will definitely be purchasing from here again." —Amanda galasso
Unicorn Eclipse is a Wisconsin-based stationery business operated by two Hmong-American sisters, who design all of their amazingly nostalgic, lo-fi aesthetic desk supplies themselves!
Get the dark pink planner pad and the light pink planner pad from Unicorn Eclipse on Etsy or direct from their site for $12. (PS: Check out their dreamy $5 sticky notes, too!)
27. A hilarious little screaming goat because WFH will occasionally make you want to wail. This lil guy will help you get the urge out — give him a press, and he'll let out a bleaaaaaty scream that's guaranteed to be both cathartic and, simply, a very good time.
It comes with the infamous goat and a small book with fun facts about goats. The goat is 3 inches tall and comes with a battery already inside.
Promising review: "I spend about 90% of my day silently screaming at the computer because, well, welcome to customer service. Since this little goat arrived, I no longer look like I am practicing for my appearance on Jerry Springer. I just push the little goat. He screams (but not in a disruptive way). I smile. I am no longer annoyed." —Gab
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Your roommate coming in like a wrecking ball to show you a TikTok while you're literally on the clock:
