31 Best Tech Items For Your Home Office

May 28, 2023

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Promising review: "Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy and I'm pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in eight styles).

Promising review: "This fits perfectly in my small purse. I love that I can use this for my night time outings to take great selfies but also for work during my meetings. It has warm lights, white light, and a combination of both. You may also change the intensity of each. It really makes you look great." —Araceli Grande

Get it from Amazon for $28.49.

Other things to keep in mind: raising your laptop or monitor up to eye level makes for better ergonomics (i.e. reduced eye and neck strain), PLUS by lifting your screen up, you make more room on your desk for storage underneath the stand. Read more about how ergonomic workstations can help at Cleveland Clinic.

Craft Kitties is a small biz that makes gorgeous items home and office items out of real wood.

Promising review: "I looked at a lot of monitor stands before picking this one and I'm so glad I landed on this! Yes, it's more expensive than others you'll find on Amazon but the quality surpasses anything you'll find there. The wood grain is gorgeous and smooth and the legs attached flawlessly and look beautiful. Amazing product!" —Amy Gadbois

Get it from Craft Kitties on Etsy for $59+ (available in two wood stains and multiple USB options).

For a more simple design, check out this black one from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two sizes and two styles).

The LED display shows basic metrics like time, speed, and distance. Its speed range is 0.5–6mph and its weight capacity is 220 pounds. See it in action in this TikTok!

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 $279.99+ when you clip the coupon for $30 off (available in four colors).

Promising review: "The quality is to be expected as with any Anker product. It's well built and charges quite fast. I like the bright red color and length of the cord. It is easy to connect and does exactly what it is supposed to." —stTeresyah

Get it from Amazon for $11.89 (available in three lengths and three colors).

Promising review: "I have procrastinated in writing this review and am actually happy to say that after a year, the product is continuing to stay strong. The adhesion is as strong as it was on day one, and this product is continuing to meet and exceed expectations. I have noticed significantly less eye strain. If I were needing computer monitor backlighting again, I wouldn't hesitate to repurchase." —college_engineer

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available for monitors up to 80 inches).

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.

Read more about how an ergonomic mouse can help prevent carpal tunnel at Cleveland Clinic.

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 $64.44+ (available in three colors and in a right-handed or left-handed style).

Promising review: "I am so happy I got these! I am a college student and it's safe to say that I use these every single day. I have never liked the feel of the traditional Apple earbuds/AirPods so this was a great solution. They come with different-sized tips so you can have the best fit for you. The noise-canceling really works and it is incredible! I seriously cannot hear anything but what is playing through my Airpods Pro! They stay charged for what feels like forever! They sound awesome and have the best sound quality that I have ever experienced in an earbud. They are totally worth the money and I encourage you to spend the extra $100 if you want the best of the best!!" —Morgan Leavitt

Get it from Amazon for $199.99.

These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for 4+ hours with each full charge). The earbuds are also sweatproof and waterproof so you can use them during workouts or runs, (even in the shower!), and have a built-in mic so you can chat on the phone.

Promising review: "I like that these came with several different options for sizing in the ear. I was able to find one that didn't ever seem to make my ear sore. I don't believe I have ever had that before. I haven't used earbuds a really long time because they just never worked out for me. I wore these for several hours when I got them prior to doing any charge or anything and was extremely satisfied with sound quality and comfort. I haven't done much other then working around the house so I can update once I take them to the gym or some other environment. I don't foresee any issues though. Great product." —Nathan J. Hamilton

Get it from Amazon $18.99+ (available in five colors).

BuzzFeed editor Jenae Sitzes has had her standing desk for years!: "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."

It's featured in this TikTok roundup! (It's a photo slideshow, so view on mobile!)

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 $199.99+ (available in five sizes and 11 styles).

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).

Promising review: "One of those items I didn’t know I needed until I had it. As a busy mom of two little ones, I can’t even remember the last time I got to finish a hot cup of coffee. Until now! This truly kept my coffee warm for literal hours. And I love the wood grain look of it. It’s nice and doesn’t look cheap at all. I’m going to keep it on my desk for when I’m working, and I’ll never go without hot coffee again!" —ADR80

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five colors).

I'd been wanting a charging station for a while now, but most are....not very pleasing to the eye to put it nicely. When I discovered the Courant charging stations, I jumped on it immediately wasn't disappointed one bit! First and foremost, it's so freakin' cute. The linen exterior and the minimalistic design is actually gorgeous. And second, the charging is fast! It connects with my iPhone and my AirPods with no problem (*zero* set up needed) and I can charge both at the same time. Basically whatever two items you can fit on the charging pad, you can charge. It has definitely enhanced my work experience for the better because my AirPods no longer die in the middle of meetings 🙃 A major win for me!

Courant is a small biz that designs and creates charging stations meant to be ~seen~ rather than hidden in a corner of you home. The stations come in a ton of various colors, sizes, and materials!

Get it from Courant for $90+ (available in five colors and two materials) or from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in five colors and two materials).

P.S. Courant's charging stations are available in multiple sizes. The Catch:1 is the smallest, Catch:2 (pictured above), and Catch:3 which has a large catch-all tray attached!

Because this desk is electric, it allows you to set up to four memory presets for quick height adjusting.

Promising review: "I love my new desk lamp! I really like that it comes with three different brightness levels. The first picture [shown above] is with the lowest brightness and its the level I use the most. Since I have two cats and when I'm asleep they walk around my desk, I love that the lamp is foldable (second picture) so the cats don't end up kicking it down when doing their mischievousness! Also the lamp is very light and the touch button to turn it on/off it makes it really cool! If you're looking for a desk lamp or night table lamp, this is great!!! Very happy with my purchase!! —Roxana Tortorella

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

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.

Promising reviews: "This screen is absolutely gorgeous! The screen is so much bigger than I thought it was gonna be even though I knew how many inches it was!!! The picture and screen quality is amazing and so vivid and saturated! I got this because I’m a grad student and my laptop screen was killing my eyes. This computer screen blows everything up. IT WILL SAVE YOUR EYES." —Ana

Get it from Amazon for $189.

Promising review: "Hands down one of the best upgrades for a home office space. It allows you to light up your workspace without having to turn on all the lights in a room. I accent this with some mood lighting in my background and it's super nice. The base is heavy and keeps it on the top compared to other knock-off brands I've tried. My vote is if you want a monitor light bar go with the Benq but a monitor light bar is a must-have IMO" —Noodles

Get it from Amazon for $109.

And for a truly splurge-worthy option, BenQ's Screenbar Halo goes for $179 and comes with a smart wireless controller.

Promising review: "Purchased to sit on my desk and be inconspicuous, I use this speaker for listening to music and for business telecommunication. It works perfectly for both applications. The reproduction of voice is clear and crisp. Reproduction sound is balanced... course, it does not produce huge bass but the mids and high are very clear and bass response is balanced, realistic, and excellent for such a small speaker. The speaker is capable of playing at high volume, without loss of fidelity. It is attractive and very well constructed of metal. The included case is actually kind of cute but, more important, is well made and perfect for travel." —WJH3

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Doubled my internet speed! Very impressed by this product. The setup was SUPER EASY. I game on PC and internet speed is super important. I have the gig speed plan through Xfinity. My gf has two kids and we both work from home, so we have a lot of devices connected all the time. My office is on the second floor, the router is downstairs. I was only getting 150 - 250 mbps download. After purchasing this extender, I consistently get between 550 and 720 mbps. I was also able to hardwire through the ethernet port on the extender which is great." —Scott M. Sanborn

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

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. It's been liked over 2.5 million times!

Promising review: "Have had this product about a week now. Absolutely love it, what a game-changer!! As a consultant who lives a typical consulting life, I pretty much sit in front of acomputer 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! To be honest, I didn't buy it right away because of the price of course. But I finally decided to make the purchase as a holiday gift to myself. And I am so glad I made this choice! It hasn't been long, but I have been using it every day. It was super easy to put together and 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 be an anytime thing. When you are working, watching shows, even playing games. I guess because of the working out, my sleep improved as well. Not mention the pains from my back. All in all, this thing changed my life!!" —joshua0315

Get it from Amazon for $499.99+ (be sure to clip the $120 off coupon for this price; available in white and black).

Note: Results from wearing blue-light blocking glasses are mostly placebo effect. According to the Mayo Clinic, while blue-light blocking or filtering products such as blue-light glasses decreases the transmission of ultraviolet light involving wavelengths, there is no significant improvement in vision performance or sleep quality. Read more about it here.

WearMe Pro is a family-owned small business based in Temple, Arizona. The brand provides affordable, trendy shades and partners with the Arizona Humane Society to provide supplies for animals in need.

Promising review: "Love these blue light glasses! I usually wear contacts and like the freedom of being able to take these off without going blind throughout the day (my prescription glasses have blue light coating too but I don’t always want to wear them all day long). The style is so cute (love the tortoiseshell!) and they’re super comfortable. This brand always delivers. Highly recommend!!" —Molly

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors).

This is compatible with most 13–17.5 inch Mac and Chrome laptops, and attaches with device-safe metal plates. The magnetic pull is strong enough for you to take your laptop from room to room without undoing your setup and easy enough to remove that you can easily and quickly tuck everything into a backpack. Anddd you can rotate the display to your preferences, if you want it at an angle.

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 a breeze. The SideTrak was first whipped into action during a two-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 $299.98+ (available in two colors).

BTW, they come with their own matching carrying case!

Promising review: "I really love these headphones. I work from home, have three children at home, and am constantly on the phone. These help so much! It’s a must-have for sure!" —Charnelle Sherman

Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in three colors).

The USB receiver is what helps this keyboard and mouse duo work wirelessly (no Bluetooth needed). Simply insert in your computer to connect!

Promising reviews: "This is ADORABLE! I love love love everything about this keyboard. It’s satisfying to the touch, and visually appealing. It’s easy to hook up (just some batteries and plug in to your computer)! I love green and it matches well with my room and desk setup." —Seba

"I absolutely love [this keyboard]!... It connects to your Mac/PC laptop with a USB piece and is operated by AA batteries. The keys really do feel like a typewriter and I get all the nostalgia and fun of typing on a mechanic keyboard. 10/10." —Katherine Dinh

Get it from Amazon for $40.99 (available in 12 colors).

Pssst... If you're looking for a compact version (i.e., without the numeric keypad), Amazon has that too! Check it out for $35.99.

Tidbyt (which was created by a small business of the same name) is sort of a clock display but does so much more than that. There are a ton of applications users can plug into the gadget to customize it to their liking. Current practical app options include weather, clock, stocks, news, and sports scores. However, the fun *really* starts when they start to dive into the "just for fun" applications like "Burger of the Day," "Who's That Pokémon?" "Nyan Cat," and "Super Mario Kart." They can even pre-schedule the apps to appear at specific times. You're going to blow any techie away with this one-of-a-kind gift.

Promising review: "I enjoy having this even more than I thought I would. I have currently: three clocks, live day/night time zone map, Doppler radar, Spotify now playing, most recent MegaMillions numbers, live near-Earth objects, and some photos. Love it!" —Jade O.

Get it from Tidbyt for $179 (originally $199; available in two colors).

Promising review: "I needed a charger that would be great for traveling. It’s very useful when packing. I was bringing three chargers around with me — this is great because it’s three in one! Definitely worth the buy not to mention I have MagSafe and it secures my phone while charging so I don’t have to worry about my phone slipping off and not charging. I’ve had instances where I bought the chargers that you lay your phone on and you have to place it a certain way to charge. This one magnetically secures with MagSafe which I love!" —Emily

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

Promising review: "I got this notebook at the start of this semester and thought, 'This is either going to be a hit or a miss, let's find out.' Well, I have to say it is a hit so far and I am two weeks into the semester. It has 16 pages, 32 front and back, which is more than enough to take comprehensive notes in class as well as have a lot of left over pages to write ideas, make a to-do list or simply doodle if I feel like it... This thing is a game changer. I always used to hate notebooks because they rip, they get wet and ruined, they're hard to navigate through when trying to study certain things, and most of all don't have the same freedom you do with the Rocketbook-style notebook. I highly recommend that all college students have one of these. Oh, and did I mention that it's very thin and weighs barely anything so you don't have to lug around six notebooks, textbooks and printouts all day long?" —An Honest Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.67 (available in executive and letter sizes and 18 colors).

See it in action on TikTok!

Promising review: "This is quite possibly the best product I have ever bought. It has cut my flashcard-making time down by at least half. I ordered it thinking it might be okay, but it worked way better than I ever expected it to. Once you learn how to use it (which doesn't take that much time) and scan at the right speed and angle, the mistakes will be minimal. There are still far less mistakes than when I just type it myself, and it is way faster than typing. This has completely changed my entire school experience. On top of that, the customer service is great. I got a new computer and couldn't find the product key to reinstall it. I sent them an email, and I got a new product key in a few hours. Anyone who makes flashcards on a computer needs to buy this product." —Josh

Get it from Amazon for $149 (available in six 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, smartwatches, and even a Nintendo Switch in this thing.

Get a closer look on TikTok.

Promising review: "This charging station does a great job of decluttering the desk area from all the wires needed to charge a family of 6 multiple devices. It charges VERY quickly! The light-up feature that indicates charging is finished is really neat. It takes up very little space on the desk, which is fantastic. Highly recommend!" —Debra Vaught

Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in two sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "This was recommended in an article about handling working from home during this COVID-19 stay-at-home requirement — since workspaces at home aren't as ergonomic as at work when it comes to eight-hour work days. It is SO worth it! It's incredibly sturdy. The laptop is now placed at a perfect angle. I bought a wireless keyboard which I can use with my laptop when the laptop is in the stand — and then at the end of my workday, I just slide my wireless keyboard under the laptop in the space created by the stand, and I regain that bit of space on my table. I love it. Add in the brushed silvery tone, and it has been a great investment for me." —Joe Mama

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "Better than any strip! Saw this on TikTok and it’s everything. Love the auto night-light feature. So versatile and compact. Worth every penny. Will be ordering more." —Kelly

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

Check it out on TikTok!

This power bank has a little screen to let you know how much charge is left and how long it's going to take to fully charge your device. There's also a second USB so you can charge your phone at the same time!

Promising review: "Bought for travel. On one day where I needed to use the phone more, I realized that my phone was low on power but was able to connect it to the power bank. It charged very quickly and I was able to keep going without disruption. Quite a relief! It, of course, has just a bit of a heft to it, as expected with a battery like this, but nothing too bad. It’s compact enough to be easily portable (I tucked it into a pocket of my tote)." —MAB

Get it from Amazon for $79.99.

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