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1. A pair of noise-cancelling wireless Bluetooth earbuds with special touch functions: tap once to play or pause; double-tap to skip forward or backward. And of course it comes with a charging case! Now you can drown out the noise around you with your favorite podcast or playlist.
Promising review: "These headphones are literally fantastic. I am a professional musician by trade, and these have incredibly clear sound quality and really high-end parts put into this product. The connection is fast and easy, and it charges while in the case, which is a great feature. But better than all these features, I love the ability to wear them in the shower and jam to tunes while they get soaked and survive it like a champ." —Matthew Hussey
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in six colors and two styles).
2. Or a pair of incredibly soft Loop noise-reduction earplugs if the sounds coming from outside are a little too distracting/annoying. These flexible silicone earplugs will help you concentrate on the task at hand.
Promising review: "I struggle with anxiety and ADHD, and I find myself frequently sensitive to sounds. Things were especially difficult with the kids at home working on school while I was trying to work from home. Not only have these been fabulous throughout the day, but holy cow, they are a lifesaver at night! My husband snores, and I have tried multiple pairs of earplugs, sleep masks with little speakers in them…the list goes on. These loops are extremely comfortable to sleep in. They cut the sounds of the snores to manageable and sleep-able levels without cutting off all sounds. If one of our children comes into the room, the phone rings, etc., I can still hear and remain safe. They are not noise canceling; they are noise reducing. They are so reasonably priced that I have a pair next to my bed, on my desk, and in my cars. Highly highly recommend!!!" —Christina
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in nine colors).
3. Cleaning putty gel for getting into the cracks of your keyboard where McDonald's crumbs fell and started their own society. You can also use this as a duster for all your screens.
Promising review: “My absolute favorite little gadget for the car. It's the perfect size that it'll fit in your cup holder so it makes for easy storage and it cleans up all the dust and any crumbs that might have spilled. Plus it's purple; it can't get much better than that!” —Abigayle Sullivan
Get it from Amazon for $6.88+ (available in three colors).
4. A portable dual monitor you can attach to your laptop if you need more than one screen to tackle your latest Excel project.
This is compatible with Mac, PC, and Chrome laptops between 13 and 17 inches and attaches with device-safe metal plates.
Promising review: "I’ve been using the SideTrak for a week now, and it has been an absolute game-changer for me. The instructions were easy to follow, and installation was a breeze. The SideTrak was first whipped into action during a 2-hour-long ride in my car as a passenger, and I was utterly impressed with how much I got done with ease in that amount of time! Additionally, I’ve gotten a lot more use out of the SideTrak than I imagined — such as when I’m lounging in my backyard, kitchen, living room, pool...anywhere outside of the room in my office, the possibilities are endless! I’m all about efficiency and maximizing my time, and the SideTrak has contributed largely in those areas. Thank you." —Ratana K.
Get it from Amazon for $279.99+ (available in black and silver).
5. A mason jar cold brew coffee maker — just add coffee grounds to the mesh filter, pour in water, and let it sit overnight. It even has a flip cap pour spout for a no-mess pour. Prep this before bed so you can have coffee first thing in the morning!
Promising review: "YOU NEED THIS. I love a nice iced coffee in the morning, and nothing beats the ease of this. I fill the filter to half, let it sit for 12–16 hours, and then take it out and have a nice iced coffee before work all week! The glass is thick and durable. Love this product." —M
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and with or without a handle).
6. A reusable notebook that uses AI technology to scan and transfer everything you write or draw right to your phone, tablet, and computer. Then you wipe the pages clean and do it all over again!
It's only compatible with Pilot FriXion pens (one is included with the notebook).
Promising review: "I love it! I will admit that the transition from paper to digital when it comes to notes is not an easy one for me, but this is a fabulous way to sort of split the difference. You still have the action of writing (which I find really important in meetings and brainstorming sessions) but without the consumption of paper and countless notebooks. And, being able to throw things into the cloud makes them accessible no matter where you're working — handy." —Meredith
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in 2 sizes and 16 colors/patterns).
7. A pack of six fast-drying pastel highlighters so you can beautifully color-code your notes and lists.
Promising review: "I am absolutely in love!! The shape of the highlighter itself makes it so easily glide over the paper. Super smooth. The colors are sooooo beautiful! It’s not often where what you see is truly what you get. I am very satisfied :)" —Sung Han
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two color combinations).
8. A pack of six self-adhesive cable clips to help keep your work space organized since all of your devices' charger cords are currently tangled in an impossible knot.
Promising review: "These are so cool! My husband and I both work from home and have tons of charging cords for us and our kids, and they’re usually just dangling around. These help us keep those organized and neat, making them look better and easier to find." —Milica P.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.97.
9. A fun caterpillar cord organizer because who says you can't display a sense of whimsy at your workstation? You can have order and playfulness, and don't let anyone tell you differently!
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 $5.99.
10. A silicone keyboard cover that'll not only add a splash of color to your work space but will also help prevent crumbs and dirt from getting in between your keys.
Promising review: "I love this keyboard cover. It has a nice feeling, is very flexible, and 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 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 $6.99+ (available in 22 colors).
11. A rotating timer if you need a little external help to meet your deadlines. Simply start and stop the clock by turning it!
Promising review: "I seriously want to rave about this timer/clock. It's the funkiest, most awesome clock and timer. I bought it to GET MY KIDS OUT OF THE HOUSE TO SCHOOL ON TIME. They consistently won't be ready every morning without me hollering, '10 minutes! 5 minutes!' If I missed these callouts, no one was ready on time. Now, the alarm goes off, and they know what that means. I flip the hexagon to 15 minutes, then beep, beep, beep! It's loud but not obnoxious, and everyone can hear it from the bedroom. Flip again for 5 more minutes. When it goes off again, I'm going for my keys. Better be ready, kiddos! LIFE IS BETTER with my ZNEWTECH HEXAGON DIGITAL Timer & Alarm!!!!" —77Keys
Check out my coworker's hexagonal productivity timer review for more on how she uses this to get more done and help the day go by faster.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 30 and 60 minutes and in six colors).
12. A six-outlet wall charger designed to house larger chargers as well as USBs (and those ports offer fast-charging). It even functions as a night-light if you tend to work into the wee hours.
Promising review: "Love this. I have many items to plug in now that I have to office at home. There’s plenty of room to plug in two laptops, a computer, a monitor, and my Alexa safely. It’s a little bulkier than I was expecting, but that is due to the room your items will need." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
13. An attachable elastic laptop accessory belt so on days you'd rather work from the cafe across the street, you can just toss everything you need for the day into your bag without anything getting lost in the shuffle. Keep your phone, charger, pens, and more attached to your laptop with this useful tool.
Beblau is an Italy-based, family-owned small business specializing in products for digital nomads.
Check out a TikTok of the laptop belt in action.
Promising review: "This product is a lifesaver for a teacher on the go. I use it for my iPad Pro and my school-issued laptop. I no longer drop things as I move place to place! Just the basics will fit: pen, cards, small writing tablet." —Elementary Techy Teacher
Get it from Beblau on Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five colors).
14. An angled glass dry-erase desktop whiteboard that'll fit right between your monitor and keyboard so you can easily take notes while you work. It's even got hidden storage so you can keep your markers close!
Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly project managing multiple 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 $30.79+ (available in five designs).
15. A pack of 10 waterproof transparent sticky notes for keeping tabs on the edits you need to make on that report your boss just added to your To Do list. No need to write directly onto the page with these bad boys!
Promising review: "High quality sticky notes that are great for taking notes or underlining in textbooks without damaging the book itself." —Madison Shudark
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six sizes and in larger and smaller packs).
16. An aromatherapy roll-on migraine stick made with a blend of essential oils to help target those screen-induced headaches. Rumor has it that it's easier to get work done if you're head doesn't feel like it's being split in two.
Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.
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, he has purchased them for his Mom and several friends. FANTASTIC." —SassySarah
Read my coworker's Migrastil Migraine Stick review for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
17. A pair of webcam covers so now you can be sure no one's watching you eat Froot Loops in your pajamas during your All Hands meeting. You deserve to feel safe and comfy while you work.
Promising reviews: "I use this for my work computer in case Zoom defaults to camera on by accident. When the camera cover is on, the video screen is completely black." —Elanah
"What a simple, useful product! It was easy to put on my computer and I feel much more secure knowing someone can't access my video without my knowing." —quilterldy
Get them from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five color combinations).
18. A portable Bluetooth label maker if you have no idea what's in each drawer of your filing cabinet. Go ahead and label those, baby!
Promising review: "This is a great little printer. I use it often for work and for home. It has a sleek, small design, so it fits well in my purse or work bag. The app is simple to use. Just download it to your phone and connect to your printer in just a few seconds. There are numerous templates to choose from with borders and graphics. You can also start from scratch to design your own labels. The best part is that you can save all your label designs in the app. The maker offers a wide selection of label rolls as well, with numerous sizes and dimensions to choose from." —Becky
Get it from Amazon for $19.19+ (available five colors).
19. A ceramic mug warmer because you've been getting up to heat that same cup of coffee in the microwave since this morning and it just *doesn't* have to be like that.
Promising review: "I'm a very slow tea/coffee drinker, so having this mini hot plate is amazing. I can have hot tea until the last sip! Life-changing. I use it every day. I'm using it as I write this review. I drink more tea because I know it won't get cold and sad. My roommates all want one now." —PDT
Get it from Amazon for $16.36.
20. An undated tear-off daily planner with spaces to track your to-dos, appointments, health goals, and water intake, as well as any special accomplishments you've achieved during the day. Make future you proud by getting things done today!
Promising review: "I bought this product to spruce up my WFH routine. The paper quality is good, and I love the various sections that can keep you productive at work and at home. I use this product faithfully, and it's nice to be able to go back and recall things that you've done." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
21. An electric standing desk — just because you're WFH doesn't mean you can't stay active. Get your steps in while you work with this adjustable workspace!
Promising review: "I am obsessed. I paired this with a treadmill platform so I can work, do school, and exercise! Such a good product." —Felicity
Get it from Amazon for $115.19+ (available in five sizes and six colors).
22. And a cushy anti-fatigue mat if standing at your desk all day is great for your back but stressful for your knees. Its soft foam core is designed to help keep your muscles and joints at ease so you can comfortably stand for hours at a time.
Promising review: "This mat was woven by angels, sculpted by the reanimated corpse of Michelangelo, and sealed with Superman's laser vision. When I stood upon it, my feet no longer felt attached to my body. My physical form carried no weight. There was the sensation of floating, my body effortlessly held upright by the essence of time and space...nice mat. Very comfortable. Well worth the money." —JOE K
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in 4 sizes and in 15 colors and patterns).
23. An armless desk chair so you can easily sit crisscross applesauce while you work.
Promising review: "As someone with chronic back problems, I was looking for an ergonomic chair that was supportive, comfortable, and cute. This chair checks ALL the boxes. Easy assembly, and my butt doesn’t hurt after sitting for three hours anymore. My WFH essential." —Gabby
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in four colors).
24. Or an adjustable mesh desk chair because WFH can and should be comfortable. This chair is made to offer the lumbar support you've been dreaming of (and more)!
Promising review: “This is one of the best chairs I’ve ever sat on. The mesh is super comfortable as it is firm and quite supportive of my back. I also love how breathable the mesh is, eliminating hot spots on my back. I’ve sat in chairs more expensive than this that were not breathable, and it could get kinda hot sometimes when my back is pressed against the chair. The chair was also super easy to assemble.” —Kevin
Get it from Amazon for $204 (available in gray and black).
25. An insulated soundproofing strip you can attach along your door to help create a silent workspace.
This also ensures that your air-conditioning and/or heat doesn't escape under your doors!
Promising review: "This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference and took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Hernandez
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in two lengths and four colors).
26. A Bluetooth speakerphone because you shouldn't have to rely on your computer's grainy speakers to hear your manager during your one-on-one Zoom meetings. This conference speaker has enhanced noise reduction so you won't have to ask "What was that you said?" a million times.
27. A charging station with six USB ports so you can make sure your phone, laptop, tablet, and other tech gadgets don't all die on you when you need them the most.
Promising review: "Charges multiple things at once without having long cords everywhere. Works perfectly. Plus each section lights up when charging, and when they are fully charged the light shuts off." —Jessica LeGate
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors and in a smaller four-port version).
28. A rose gold desk organizer whose five storage compartments will make sure your gel pens, rainbow Post-it notes, and other stationery essentials are easily accessible.
Promising review: "This rose gold organizer is super cute and convenient! I can keep all my paper clips, pencils, and markers all in one place. I like to write letters to family and friends and this organizer makes writing even more fun!" —MediaBoxEnt
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four other colors).
29. A document holder that attaches to your computer and holds your paper notes at monitor level, so the only thing you'll need to move is your eyes.
Promising review: "It holds documents at eye level and is adjustable for ease of use. Attaches to any monitor. Telescoping arms are great for added support when needed. Product is exactly as promised, and we have bought a set for every monitor in our office." —Freedom Adult Foster Care Corp.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three colors).
30. A cute and slim vertical laptop holder for storing your laptop when your work day is done. Now there's space on your desk to lay down your head...just for a quick little minute.
31. A sturdy phone holder so you can multitask with the best of them! Take work calls on your phone while you scroll through emails and Excel sheets on your laptop.
This holder also has grippy pads on the bottom so it doesn't slide around or scratch your desk!
Promising review: "I bought this for all of the Zoom meetings I was conducting at home. It works great! It’s very sturdy and allows me a good angle when speaking to clients. Would recommend." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six colors).
32. A privacy sign with three messages you can share with the outside world to let them know whether you're open to having guests interrupt your workflow.
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 $9.99.
33. Calming bites made with ginger and valerian root and L-theanine for anxious pets because Spot's zoomies are ruining your Zoom meetings.
Promising review: “I have a goldendoodle who is very energetic and has anxiety when left alone even for a short period of time (like when I take a shower). I work from home most of the time so he isn’t left alone for more than two to four hours but he still manages to destroy anything left out that he can reach. But now with these, he seems to mellow out and he isn’t as destructive. I only give him one chew on the days I see he is especially anxious and it seems to do the trick.” —Andrea L
Get 50 chews from Amazon for $21.97.
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34. An ergonomic under-the-desk elliptical so you can work out while you work! It also comes with a downloadable app that tracks your growth.
Promising review: "When I purchased this, I thought it was a bit pricey, but I needed something to keep me moving, being quite sedentary. I am thrilled! It's way beyond my expectations! I have used it for 2–4 hours every day, sitting in a chair and watching TV. In a four-hour shift, I have gone 14,000 strides and burned 400 calories. I also feel better and am more interested in other activities! In my opinion, this is an excellent product and just what I needed!"—Sheila K.
Get it on Amazon for $199.99.
Or check out our roundup of the best under-desk treadmills, if that's more your ~speed~.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.