With COVID forcing so many people to work from home a lot of home offices have been upgraded this past year! As someone with quite a bit of experience with working from home, here are some of my favorite home office finds.
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The Tobenone USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor for MacBook Pro
I’m lost if I don’t have at least two monitors at my desk because of how much multitasking I do everyday. Between editing photos, watching multiple email accounts for incoming emails and show photo orders and lets be honest, watching Hulu shows, I need a lot of plugs.
I've been struggling ever since upgrading my Macbook to the newer model with only 4 lightning ports (seriously Apple?!)). This hub is PERFECT for a desk setup! I have two monitors, a hard drive and my phone plugged in and it handles it seamlessly. It sits between two of my monitors and I barely notice it.
Pros:
- small and compact for easy desk storage
- no lag time between my hard drive or monitors
- you can charge your computer via one of the USB-C ports (use the one with the plug symbol)
- good design with ports on both sides
- has ports like ethernet and VGA
Cons:
- I can't plug 2 hard drives in at the same time. It seems to overwhelm the system. I work around this by plugging any additional hard drives into my computer with one of the free ports.
- Not very portable, so I wouldn't recommend it if you need it on the go. Not really a "con" but worth mentioning.
Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Mouse
I’m on my computer literally all day everyday for work. Personally, I have issues with carpal tunnel in my wrist and NEED a good mouse. I used to have a traditional mouse and would have so many issues with my wrist and forearm during the work week. But with this mouse… The 20 degree angle of the Logitech makes a notable difference in my wrist fatigue! The trackball mouse saves my hand and wrist from making sudden and quick movements during my work day. Now it’s unnatural for me to use a standard mouse. I’ll probably never go back!
Gimars Gel Memory Foam Set Keyboard Wrist Rest Pad, Mouse Wrist Cushion Support
Going back to the issues with my wrists, these memory foam wrist savers are a must-have in any home office. The memory foam creates a comfortable surface for all-day support.
iClever Bluetooth Keyboard + 2.4G Wireless Keyboard
If you’re looking for a wireless keyboard for your dual monitors or home office setup, this is the best one I’ve found for the price! And trust me… I tried a few. I was always disappointed with SLOW Bluetooth or the sleep function kicking in after 1 minute.
With this one, I haven’t had any issues with the Bluetooth losing connection and love the 30 minutes sleep mode. It wakes very quickly and holds a crazy long charge! I love that I can set it up with my phone and type without moving my phone from its stand.
Circadian Optics Light Therapy Lamp - UV-Free LED Happy Mood Lamps for Seasonal Sunlight Changes
If you have depression (seasonal or not) this lamp is a gamechanger. Symmetrical and minimalist, this versatile design fits as well in a home as it does in an office.
“Sunlight regulates the cycles of our bodies and our moods. With people spending more time indoors these days, it's important to make sure our bodies get what they need, and this daylight lamp is here to shine some light for you. This therapy light provides the recommended 10,000 LUX of brightness to help the winter blues, regulate sleep, improve focus, boost energy and make us feel less sad. The happy light therapy lamp is designed to mimic the colors of daylight.”
I’m in the Midwest and sometimes go days without being able to spend some time in the sunlight. I use this lamp almost every day and highly recommend it to everyone!
I hope this helps you step up your home office game!