49 WFH Upgrades For Your Home Office

Sep 15, 2023

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There are some desk items I just can't live without anymore, like a good wrist rest, monitor stand, and my trusty mug warmer.

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Promising review: "Fixes a problem I didn't know how to fix! Keeps cords where I want them and prevents them from falling behind my nightstand. Especially helpful with working from home. Get them! You won't be disappointed." —Ally

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $6.96.

Promising reviews: "Work from home must-have. I work from home so I have a lot of items plugged in to the two nearest outlets. This six-outlet with the two USB ports and night light is awesome! Should’ve bought another for the other wall!" —Megan H.

"I work from home in a small apartment, and this really made my setup work the way I want it to. I need to use all six plugs, plus I like to keep my phone and MiFi charging while working too. This was the perfect thing for me to get everything plugged in and essentially retrofitted into a built-in apartment wall desk setup that was intended for the large desktop towers of the late '90s. I’m ordering a second one in hopes it transforms another part of my weird floor plan. Bonus: The USB ports seem to fast charge my iPhone XS Max. I can go from dead to fully charged in about 90 minutes." —Moose

Get it from Amazon for $17.97.

Promising review: "This product is awesome! We bought one in the office to stop a nearby chair from continuously hitting the outlet plugs. It solved the problem right away. So we ordered three more to use anywhere there is bulk on the wall. It saves space, makes arranging furniture and desks easy, it's clean looking. Someone is a genius. Thanks so much!" —Jay

Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in two lengths and multiple styles, including surge protectors and dual power strips).

It also has a touch sensor and memory function to store your preferred brightness/color settings in between uses, that way it'll automatically return to your custom setting when turned on!

Promising reviews: "A must-have for your desk! This is one of the best lamps I've bought. The style is great. I like how there are different light settings and there's a timer that helps too. it's a sleek lamp that folds up for storage. I like how you can plug it directly into your computer, no messy wires or anything. Definitely a must have for any office. Would buy again!" —Julia

"This lamp is exactly what I needed. It has various shades of lights, touch buttons, a times and the best part is it will also charge your phone. Working from home, sometimes I need to work late. The various shades are helpful for anytime I need to get something done!" —Valeria

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in four colors).

This whiteboard also comes with a dry-erase marker, accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer.

Promising review: "Nice upgrade for office. Feels great! Helps me go paperless, keeps my tasks before me in a more organized way than sticky notes, and glass is easy to clean. The sides are plastic so not really great. There's some marketing pushing their markers, but I’ve been using my white board markers and they work just fine." —Natan

Get it from Amazon for $31.29+ (available in five styles).

This stand fits any laptop from 10 to 15.6 inches and can be easily disassembled into three parts for easy transportation.

Promising review: "This product came very quick, was easy to assemble, and it's very sturdy. I can't believe it took me as long as it did to purchase a laptop stand as I’ve been working from home since October. It makes a big difference in my comfort sitting at my desk for eight hours. I have two screens, so I needed my laptop to be elevated so I don't slump over. Hands down, an absolute must for the home office." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 10 colors).

This dock comes with six cords for Apple devices, but is still compatible with other charger types. If you have Android devices, pick up a set of short USB-C cords. You can charge phones, tablets, smart watches, and even a Nintendo Switch in this thing.

Get a closer look on TikTok.

Promising review: "This is a great device to organize all your mobile devices and charge them as well. I did not understand the LED function, but 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 also 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 and 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 $17.89.

Get a close-up look at it in this TikTok!

Promising review: "Love all the little features of this clock! To be honest, I thought it was just to display the time, but it comes with much more! It does well in my office and is large enough to see! Love that I can adjust the brightness as well! 10/10 would recommend!" —Nelly

Get it from Amazon for $17.09+ (available in six styles).

The set includes a wireless keyboard and mouse with a USB receiver for a 2.4GHz connection. Pick up some AA batteries — both will need them!

Promising review: "Perfection. I absolutely love it. Who would have thought something as simple as a keyboard/mouse upgrade would help my mood so much while working? It is great! Reliable, easy to install — basically plug and play. They keys feel great, soft texture — you won't regret the purchase." —Catherine111374

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in 11 styles).

It comes in two pieces — one you can prop in front of your keyboard, and the other in front of your mouse.

Promising review: "Must-have for working from home. Before COVID, I had a similar set at my desk. After over one and a half years of working from home, I started to get wrist pain on the tops of my wrists and realized it was because I wasn't using a similar support. These have already helped alleviate some of the discomfort and will hopefully eliminate it entirely over time. Highly recommend if you're also working from home!" —Tammylynn130

Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in 14 colors/styles and a set with a mouse pad).

The shelves come in two separate parts that can be arranged close together or spread further apart, depending on what you need!

Promising review: "Absolutely love this shelving. I’ve been working from home since the pandemic hit and I went from a huge office to a nook in the corner of our sitting room with no shelving or filing cabinets. The clutter on my desk was driving me nuts. Finally found what I was looking for: a place for my little knickknacks and pictures and my notepads/mail/important papers. Building it was pretty easy, although I did need to turn a piece around, but took less than 15 to put together. Makes my organizing heart happy." —bdeleone

Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I had this blank corner in my living room and I just knew this ladder desk would be a gorgeous addition to the area. I don't have an extra room for an office or even the kind of space in our small home to designate to a bulky desk. It was very easy to assemble, it took maybe 25 minutes to put together. I love having my own spot to get my work done on my MacBook. Plus, this spot is perfect to work on any crafts/DIYs. I added a pouf seat instead of a chair just to save even more space since it easily slides underneath the desk. Anyway, I'm so stoked about this purchase! I highly recommend it." —Heather Nicholson

Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in three colors).

It features a 75Hz refresh rate with 1080p resolution, making it suitable for casual gaming too. It has two HDMI ports — be sure to pick up a USB-C hub if you're planning to connect a MacBook (I've used this one for years and like it!).

Promising reviews: "If you work from home, you must have this in your life! Super easy to set up, great packaging, great quality, great price. I absolutely LOVE this!" —RundownwithRachel

"Just set this monitor up, and so far it's earned all five stars! It was easy to assemble, it's compatible with my MacBook Pro (with a USB-C adapter), and the picture is great! I just wanted another monitor for when I work from home, so having something available that was affordable like this was perfect for what I needed." —Allison H.

Get it from Amazon for $89.83 (also available in a style without Blue Light Shift).

These come with a 24-key remote that controls the 16 different colors and four dimmable modes.

Promising review: "I purchased these to backlight my computer monitors and they work great. Very easy to apply (peel and stick) and easy to configure. 16 different colors, including white, can be selected via the remote control plus dimming. I'm thinking of purchasing longer strips of these lights to use as under-cabinet kitchen lighting or even to illuminate the toe-kick area. You could set different moods by adjusting the intensity and color." —GMak

Get a 6.5-feet strip from Amazon for $17.99 when you clip the coupon for $4 off.

The distance determines how wide and intense the light is — position it farther away for a softer diffused light, or closer up to focus the colorful beam on a specific spot. See a similar sunset lamp in action on TikTok!

I use both Govee LED strips and a sunset lamp similar to this one (the exact one I have is no longer available) in my WFH setup, which you can see on the right above. I have black walls so the effect is more subtle, but even so my sunset lamp helps light the area and instantly makes me feel more cozy, especially when I turn my LED light strips on at the same time. I highly recommend investing in office lighting like this that's not just your overhead lights! It really makes sitting there eight hours a day feel less painful.

Promising review: "Easy to use and set up. Originally we bought this lamp for the cold and dark winter months to give a nice sun glow in the office room — we loved the warm light so much we moved it into our living room and use it almost every day! Highly recommend!!" —Alex Harris

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three styles).

Each of the attachment has a sticky film that's strong enough to adhere it to your monitor, but easy enough to remove that it won't damage it.

Promising review: "I have 568 stickies on any given and this is exactly what I needed to keep myself organized. They came packaged nicely, no cracks or scratches, and was easy to adhere. The adhesive is awesome. It's not going anywhere!!! I recommend this to anyone like me who needs a cool place for their notes. You will be the envy of your coworkers!" —Mason's Mom

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles, including with or without phone holder).

Promising review: "Wish I had bought this years ago. Saves my neck from looking up and down while typing. Bought two for the office computers. Mounts easily. Holds a few pages at a time. Clip holds paper firmly. Easy to open clip. Doesn't feel flimsy like it would fall off. I like that it mounts anywhere on your monitor with a removable Command strip, and comes with two Command strips. Simple and clever contraption. Wish I had invented this." —Hawaii Gal

Get it from Amazon for $8.59.

Each folder can hold up to 25 sheets and the whole thing can be collapsed and secured with the attached cord for easy transport — which is *so* convenient if you're working a hybrid office-WFH schedule. It even comes with blank stickers for labeling the tabs. (Check out our Smead wall organizer deep dive for more deets on how helpful it is!)

Promising review: "It's very nice and organized, I love it. I needed to make room on my desk and this helped a lot. I was gonna use hooks to hang it up but after feeling the weight of it with all the papers in it (plus my cats eyeing it curiously), I decided to use nails instead. Holds up well so far and I hang my ID badge from it to grab on my way out hehe. I like the size and that it doesn't take up a lot of space. Very happy with it, was excitedly waiting for it." —Elizabeth Lopez Corrales

Get it from Amazon for $9.14+ (available in four colors).

This compact, rolling desk bike is also height adjustable so you can get your perfect fit with the tray, and has "whisper quiet" pedaling, eight resistance levels, and a way to track your mileage, rpm, and other stats. Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works.

Promising review: "As a consultant who lives a typical consulting life, I pretty much sit in front a computer all day long. Even though I work remotely a lot, I barely leave my desk. After a while, you will start to suffer from all the common things as everyone else, back pain, neck pain, you know all those things. Those all get changed when I saw this product! It hasn't been long, but I have been using it every day. It was super easy to put together, easy to move around because of the wheels. You can totally work while using it. the best part is, YOU DON'T EVEN FEEL LIKE YOU'RE WORKING OUT. And somehow it helps you to concentrate better. There is no need to dedicate one hour for the gym, this could an anytime thing. When you are working, watching shows, even play games. I guess because of the working out, my sleep improves as well. Not mention the pains from back. All in all, this thing changed my life!!" —joshua0315

Get it from Amazon for $370.57+ when you clip the coupon for $100 off (available in two colors).

See it in action in this TikTok! Its speed range is 0.5–6mph and its weight capacity is 220 pounds.

Promising review: "This thing is awesome. I'm a small, not technical person and managed to haul this thing up two flights of stairs (slowly), unbox, turn on and even connect my phone to the Bluetooth in it. No assembly. Simple instructions. Distance and time measurements seem to be accurate, but the 'calories' might be missing a decimal point. No squealing or groaning under my walking. Not too loud. Slides right under my bed. Didn't need to adjust the belt, though the tool to do so is included. Packaging says to oil every 30 hours. The remote is needed to make the treadmill function. It is extremely cheap — like dollar store cheap. I hope the company has a remote replacement for if/when the remote bites it. Even still, I would 100% buy this again. Great treadmill!" —Crowells

Get it from Amazon for $319.99+ when you clip the coupon for up to $50 off (available in four colors).

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 exactly to your needs.

Promising review: "No assembly required! Took right out of the box and put it under my desk. Spend long hours on the computer and suffer from hip and leg pain. Use the exerciser on and off all day, especially first thing in the morning to loosen up joints. Felt the difference in just a couple of days. Just what I needed." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $111.85 (also available in a motorized model).

Promising review: "I just moved into a house with a boring view of the side of the neighbor's garage from my home office, and I spend WAY too much time in my office. This stuff makes a rainbow migrate throughout the day from the floor to the wall and makes my long work day a lot more tolerable! It also blocks my boring view of the neighbor's garage and their view in my window. It looks cool at night too." —Ariel Dutton

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 11 sizes).

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, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas

Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in four colors and two lengths).

Oakywood is a small Etsy biz based in Poland that offers all sorts of wood furniture and accessories for the office. Psst — this stand could easily fit two monitors or a laptop on top too, but here's a single-monitor stand that takes up less space if needed!

Promising review: "This is SO gorgeous, photos don't do it justice! It arrived multiple days early, the seller was responsive and helpful, and it's so functional yet beautiful. Absolutely worth the money, thank you!!" —Cindy

Get it from Oakywood on Etsy for $180+ (available in five types of wood and two leg colors).

Promising review: "I got spoiled by a Herman Miller chair at work. I've been putting up with some cheap cloth and foam computer desk chair for years. Now that I'm a bit older, and do some work at home, I needed more comfort and support, and this chair works for what I need and it didn't cost me $800. Granted this one isn't as adjustable, and the lumbar support isn't pronounced, but it is soooo much better than what I had. It might be difficult for some to put together, as it can be a bit heavy for one person, but the weight also contributes to the 'well-made' feeling once put together. The best thing about this chair is the size of the seat, which fully supports my butt, and back of my thighs, all the way to the back of my knees. The neck support is nice too, but I could see some being irritated with the limited positioning — it can be removed." —Christopher L. Dulawan

Get it from Amazon for $269.50 (available in two colors).

Check out an unboxing and review on TikTok.

Promising review: "This chair is unique because it has a large, wide seat that allows you to sit in different positions including cross-legged. It is also supremely comfortable with the quality of cushions. I'm 5'8" and I find it spacious with an appropriate amount of height adjustability for feet on the ground. So far great for all day office use!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $219.99+ (available with or without wheels).

Promising review: "Best home and professional office chair you will ever own. I am not coordinated enough to sit on a yoga ball without the base. This chair is wonderful. Ergonomically customizable (by inflating/deflating) for any work station. I had I bought for work and another at home. I recently switched jobs and took my one in from home for the front desk window as we share coverage. All my co-workers love it! At my previous job, 90% of my co-workers with desk jobs purchased one for their work stations as well. What I love most, as I am petite and have lower back damage, is that this type of desk chair never puts pressure on the nerves in your leg. It is a must try." —SJCJ

Get it from Amazon for $69.98 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "This is my absolute favorite fidget! I’m an adult with autism and ADHD. I carry one around with me everywhere I go. It definitely assists me in staying calm/still while I’m at work. I’ve recommended it to several friends!" —KaelynnVP

Get a set of five from Amazon for $12.99.

Reviewers suggest turning the heat down from high to medium once the drink gets down to about the halfway point so it stays a comfortable temperature!

After seeing this coffee warmer all over BuzzFeed Shopping and even gifting my dad one for Christmas, I finally decided to buy one for myself. Based on all the reviews, I was pretty confident I'd soon be kicking myself for not getting it sooner, and 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.

Get it from Amazon for $20.79+ (available in eight styles).

You can also work with your MacBook store below by putting it in closed-display mode — this holder is designed so that USB, HDMI, and power cables can be plugged in while the laptop is stored and closed, and it provides ample ventilation as well. It's installed with screws (included) and a Phillips head screwdriver.

Beyond 3D Creations is a Boston-based Etsy shop that specializes in 3D design and electronic accessories.

Promising review: "Excellent! I use a second monitor as my primary screen when using my laptop, and this device has been amazing for two reasons: 1) It saves valuable desk space, and 2) the laptop tucked under the desk still allows air to flow through the laptop vents, which helps prevent it from overheating. This clever little gadget has solved so many problems and I’m loving how clean my desk setup is. 10/10 would recommend." —Emma Ayau

Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $15.88+ (available in three colors and three sizes, including custom).

In the six-piece set you'll get two 3"x3" bins, two 6"x3" bins, and two 9"x3" bins.

Promising review: "I loved these so much, I ended up purchasing another set. They're great to help keep my makeup drawer super organized and clean as well as my desk area. I find that working from home, by the end of the day my desk is a mess, so these little containers really help keep small items together and keep my desk looking sooo much better. They seem pretty durable, and hope they last a long time." —Evelin N.P

Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a 10-piece set).

You can also use this as a regular speaker for music and podcasts and the like, and hook it up using an AUX cord or an included dongle. Conveniently, it also has a button to mute and unmute yourself, so if you're using different video platforms (or your kid is online learning) it's easy to just mute yourself manually if you can't find the button right away on the screen.

Promising reviews: "A must-have for remote work. My remote working experience just got 1,000 times better. This little speaker was just what I needed to reduce background noise and make meetings more effective." —Cheryl

"I work from home. This is the best home office upgrade I have ever purchased! I can bang away on my keyboard, which is only an inch away from the device, and no one can hear that! The sound quality from the speaker is excellent and rivals the $1,000 spider phone systems that we have at the office. The Bluetooth setup is SIMPLE and intuitive. I frequently switch devices without issue. I have even linked this to my phone and taken it into the car and no one could tell that I was driving!" —Jason Clark

Get it from Amazon for $59.49 (available in three colors).

This holder also has grippy pads on the bottom so it doesn't slide around or scratch your desk!

Promising reviews: "A WFH must-have. This phone stand is wonderful to have on my desk while working from home. It would make a great stocking stuffer, too!" —Audrey McDonald

"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 $8.99+ (available in eight colors).

This cordless mouse is recommended for small- to medium-sized hands — if you have large hands, Logitech recommends the MX vertical mouse! Get a closer look at this mouse on TikTok, where the reviewer talks about how much more comfortable they find using it compared to a traditional mouse.

Promising reviews: "I am a graphic designer and my hand was hurting so much using my other mouse that I couldn't work efficiently. I tried this mouse, and the pain and stiffness in my hand is gone. I’ll never go back! I will say it definitely takes a few days to get back to your normal working speed but now that I’m used to the mouse I love it. I use it with a keyboard to the left and then an Apple trackpad to the left of the keyboard for scrolling and panning. It's comfortable and easy to use. You can download the mouse software and customize buttons on it, so I like that I have a copy and paste button now to cut down on hand movements on my keyboard." —Abigail Biegert

"This mouse is perfect for smaller hands, or people who have any kind of hand pain. I find this extremely comfortable. The buttons on the mouse are very easy to push, and they’re quiet. If you have any arthritis or discomfort in your hand, this is perfect!" —Jaye Hockenberry

Get it from Amazon for $65.86+ (available in three colors and in a right-handed or left-handed style).

They have eight different lighting modes and come in warm or cool white along with multicolor options. BTW, these look awesome layered with fake vines, like the reviewer did on the left above!

Promising reviews: "I've been looking for fairy lights for my curtains for a while. These are great and look great! I love the multiple settings you can use to set the right mood/ambiance. I'm currently using them in my gaming office and really like the aesthetic feel to the room now." —Charlie V.

"I bought these beautiful string lights a little over a month ago for my college bedroom and love them!! If you’re like me and are looking to spruce up your new apartment, or maybe you don't have much room for intricate lighting, these are PERFECT. These lights are very in. I saw something like these on TikTok and I just had to have them. As soon as I put these babies up they fell right into place (really, like a curtain), are the perfect brightness (but can be dimmed), and fill the entire wall." —Katie Ernst

Get the warm white lights from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in six other styles).

Peep this gorgeous book vase on TikTok! I also highly recommend looking through the Amazon review images because every single one looks like it belongs in a magazine.

Promising review: "I love all things books — so when this popped up in my feed, I had to have it. I ordered it ASAP. It arrived ASAP. I bought tulips ASAP. And it's PERFECT! This is the latest addition to my home office and I love staring at it! 😄 Save time — buy at least two!" —ED

Get it from Amazon for $19.79+ (available in four transparent colors).

Peep it on TikTok!

Promising review: "I am loving my desk/mouse mat. I needed a desk protector, and this was perfect. I have a lacquer finished desk (think shiny and shows allll the fingerprints!). I like that I also don't have to make room for a mouse pad on my already full desktop. The neoprene back keeps it locked in place and haven't experienced any slipping of the mat. And there was no smell when it arrived (some have mentioned that the mat has a smell — this one did not!)." —Candi Drake -Zambelli

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 33 designs and two sizes).

I use this exact footrest and can say I didn't realize how uncomfortable I was while sitting until I had it. I'm 5'3 and use the full height of this footrest to ensure my feet are completely supported, but you can remove the bottom part to adjust the height if needed. The velvety cover also comes off and can be tossed in the washing machine for easy cleaning.

Promising review: "I've been using an old step-stool/toddler seat that my parents had made when I was a baby. I decided that working from home called for a bit of an upgrade, so I bought this one after my husband raved about the one he bought. So far, I love it! It is very soft and feels great to rest my feet on, especially when my plantar fasciitis flares up. However while being soft and a bit squishy, it still feels solid and doesn't droop straight down when your feet are on it. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a soft foot rest with support!" —Riversong86

Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in three colors and in mesh or velvet).

I bought the Takeya cold brew maker last summer, and it's been worth every penny — it's SO easy to use, and the coffee is equally delicious. I loved having fresh cold brew all summer long while working from home. You just fill up the filter (which screws onto the lid) with your go-to ground coffee, fill the container with water, screw the filter-top on, shake for about 30 seconds to combine, and leave the whole thing in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Then, remove the filter from the pitcher and — BAM — you've got some delicious coffee. BTW, you can also use it to make hot coffee by adding boiling water.

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).

To learn more, check out our full Takeya cold brew coffee maker review.

Covogoods is a Utah-based, woman-founded small business that specializes in storage solutions crafted from up-cycled books.

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this!!! I ordered to conceal our modem and router and it looks so perfect. They are real books and it's wonderfully built, and the shades of blue are beautiful together. Shipped quickly and love to support a family biz!" —C.R.

Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (you'll choose your customizations before adding to your cart!).

Promising review: "I am a teacher and got my Rocketbook for the beginning of the school year. I use it all the time at work and at home. I love it that I can take notes then, use the app to scan them and send them to a destination of my choosing. There is a nifty feature that allows you to title the page of notes and that will become the title of the file that the app sends. You can send your notes to one or several email addresses, to a specific folder in your Google Drive, to Evernote and more. I have found that I am much more organized with this notebook tool because I don't have things written in several different places (that I would normally not be able to find when I need them). My colleagues love it that I can email them the notes from team meetings. I also use it for personal journaling." —Joanna Norman

Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two styles and 18 colors and patterns).

Promising review: "My wife often tries to juggle a laptop computer, cell phone, and papers on her lap when relaxing on our porch or outside, but this is often difficult and unsteady. This laptop desk organizes all this material in a stable way, and has revolutionized her me-time. It is not only functional, but looks nice, is very strong, and was packed well, so it arrived in perfect condition. The price is very fair for the quality and utility of this little desk." —Jim B. (CT)

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors).

This can be used as a standing desk or as a table while working from bed!

Promising review: "I hate how much I love this. I didn't own a desk and now work primarily from home so this desk has become a must-have. It is very sturdy and I feel like I'm swimming in space underneath it. The top has some kind of pseudo leather and is anti-slip so I don't loose everything and it has cool inserts that help things from falling if I set it at an angle. Puts the fun in Functional." —TweedleDumsTwin

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in four colors).

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.

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 $27.99+ (available in three colors).

This USB-powered ring light has three light colors (warm, warm white, or white) 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 $18.79.

I have a FlexiSpot electric standing desk at home (this one, specifically) and love it — it's a great brand, and mine hasn't given me any issues over the past few years.

Promising review: "For 20 years, I owned and sat at a sturdy, wooden desk that I picked up at Goodwill for $50 in 2002. It served me very well for a long time. However, since recently moving into a new home, I wanted to make a change to something cooler, more modern, adjustable, and incapable of incentivizing me storing junk. I saw this desk on Amazon, read the good reviews, and determined this was the one. After assembling it, I am thrilled I chose this one. With a press of a button, I can raise and lower it to appropriate heights for either comfortably sitting or standing (I'm 5'10"). The material itself is very sturdy. There are NO drawers, which, after 20 years having the other home desk and having desks at work, I realized that drawers do nothing more than collect and store junk. Can't do that with this desk as this desk encourages minimalism and storing that junk somewhere else, i.e. probably the trash while I keep this desk tidy. Assembly was fairly easy. Definitely recommend." —David Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $239.99+ (available in five sizes and 11 styles).

I've had this exact lumbar support pillow since 2018, back when I was still working in an office, and I can't express enough how much it's improved my posture and reduced back pain after long hours of sitting. I initially got it because I was stuck working in one of those awful office chairs with zero lower back support, and years later, I still use it at home, even though I have one of those fancy gaming chairs with built-in adjustable lumbar support, simply because I prefer how soft and comfortable this pillow is. It fills the curve of your spine *perfectly*, and you can adjust the positioning as needed, with straps that go around the back of your chair to hold it steady. I personally use it in conjunction with the ErgoFoam footrest, and I never have back pain after working anymore.

Promising review: "Working at home, you deserve to feel comfortable while working for hours. This product has restored my worn-out computer chair and has it feeling with a lumbar upgrade. Its back support feels comfortable and I hardly feel any back and neck pain anymore due to its soft foam used as a lumbar support. Amazing quality and feels great when sitting for a prolonged period of time. Definitely worth the investment for your health and work productivity." —Lee Fernandez

Get it from Amazon for $32.99.

Promising review: "Upgrades your cheap office chair. I had bought a typical chair for my home office for around $150, expecting to use it one to two times per week. Then COVID-19 hit and I started working from home every day, so sitting on my chair for 40+ hours per week. After a few weeks, I started getting pain I'd never had before, kind of in my butt, turned out it was probably my sciatic nerve. I was trying all kinds of yoga, stretching, walking instead of running — anything to figure out how to stop it. Then at some point it occurred to me that it might be my chair. I bought this cushion and the pain disappeared immediately, and after about four months it has not returned. One tip though ‚ this cushion put me up about two inches higher than I was before. I ended up needing to buy a foot rest to raise my knees for better ergonomic form." —K. A. Fischer

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in four colors).

This Black woman–owned business makes super cute apparel, prints, notepads, and more! This notepad is 6 inches x 8 inches and has 50 sheets to help coordinate all your to-dos.

Promising review: "Exactly as pictured. I saw this item on a list of 'must haves' for working from home and I must agree! This is helping me stay organized. It looks great and arrived very quickly!" —Amanda

Get it from Godly Gorgeous on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $17), with free shipping included.

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