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But on your home desk, you need something that won’t risk spilling water all over your computer. This is where LARQ’s portable purifying bottle comes in. It’s powered by the brand’s patented UV-C LED technology to keep your water pure.
Whether you’re looking to soothe arthritic joints or keep your hands warm throughout the workweek, this mouse generates heat up to 120°F while you use it. Help others make their workspace official with this custom inscribed desk nameplate. Made of solid walnut wood, it can be laser engraved with your name, title or even an inspirational phrase to keep you going. On things needed to work from home those stressful weekdays when you really haven’t gotten any sleep, reach for these luxe eye masks. They will instantly help depuff, calm and soothe your under-eye area for a wide-awake, rested look. Is there anything that keeps you saner than a morning cup of joe? This fun coffee subscription is the perfect gift for anyone who can’t live without their caffeine.
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For staying hydrated during the long stretch of a WFH day, bubbly water is far more life-affirming than flat. If your gift recipient has been spending more money than they’d like on cases of Pellegrino—or more time hauling out overflowing recycling bins—a home soda maker will prove an invaluable upgrade.
I’ve been using a Blue Yeti for more than six years, but it’s more than what most people need. It will make a dramatic difference over your built-in microphones, and it’s a plug-and-play solution, no special software needed.
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The solid wood base doubles as a wireless charger for your phone. The steel structure doesn’t wobble, and the whole thing just looks so attractive on a desk. My colleague Eric Ravenscraft says the HyperX QuadCast (8/10, WIRED Recommends) dethrones the top-end Blue Yeti mics. There’s a touch-sensitive pad at the top that can mute the mic, and this turns off all the RGB lights to indicate it’s muted, in case you’re paranoid. It connects via USB-C, so you don’t need to use a dongle with most modern laptops, and most importantly, the mic quality is great out of the box. Blue microphones are notable for their quality and reliability.
- If you just need a charging adapter to recharge your phone or tablet, this 20-watt Anker one will do the job.
- Each outlet sits on a rotating wheel, meaning you won’t ever have to feel frustrated that your chunky plug won’t fit next to your other chunky plug.
- It balances with a counterweight and works perfectly above my ultrawide monitor.
- It has a built-in stand, but you can easily take it off and attach it to a boom arm.
For years, I’ve baked a loaf of bread nearly every week, and usually during the workweek. I love baking bread, but you need to be home to tend to it once an hour or so to punch down the dough, shape the loaf, and let it bake. It doesn’t take a lot of hands-on time, but you need to be there. When I worked in an office full-time, I struggled to find half a day when I was home to bake. There are apps, such as TimeOut for Mac and Smart Break for Windows, that let you set a schedule for when you’ll lock yourself out of your computer. RescueTime also has a pause feature that lets you time 15-minute and one-hour breaks.
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Everyone wants to look their best on a Zoom meeting — this video conference lighting kit from Lume Cube features adjustable brightness and color and includes a computer mount for hassle-free use. Long days spent typing away at the computer is bound to leave hands feeling tense. A portable monitor offers more flexibility if you have to pack up your home office each day or expect to work and travel in the future.
