{"id":608558,"date":"2023-02-16T07:49:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T13:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/20-work-from-home-tech-products-that-will-level-up-your-office\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T07:49:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T13:49:19","slug":"20-work-from-home-tech-products-that-will-level-up-your-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/20-work-from-home-tech-products-that-will-level-up-your-office\/","title":{"rendered":"20 work-from-home tech products that will level up your office"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 0 0\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"none\" style=\"visibility: hidden; position: absolute; left: -9999px; overflow: hidden;\"><defs><filter id=\"wp-duotone-dark-grayscale\"><feColorMatrix color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\" type=\"matrix\" values=\" .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 \" \/><feComponentTransfer color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\"><feFuncR type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncG type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncB type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.49803921568627\" \/><feFuncA type=\"table\" tableValues=\"1 1\" \/><\/feComponentTransfer><feComposite in2=\"SourceGraphic\" operator=\"in\" \/><\/filter><\/defs><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 0 0\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"none\" style=\"visibility: hidden; 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position: absolute; left: -9999px; overflow: hidden;\"><defs><filter id=\"wp-duotone-blue-orange\"><feColorMatrix color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\" type=\"matrix\" values=\" .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 .299 .587 .114 0 0 \" \/><feComponentTransfer color-interpolation-filters=\"sRGB\"><feFuncR type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0.098039215686275 1\" \/><feFuncG type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0 0.66274509803922\" \/><feFuncB type=\"table\" tableValues=\"0.84705882352941 0.41960784313725\" \/><feFuncA type=\"table\" tableValues=\"1 1\" \/><\/feComponentTransfer><feComposite in2=\"SourceGraphic\" operator=\"in\" \/><\/filter><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<div id=\"page\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/#primary\">Skip to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<main id=\"primary\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-1443810\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Home-Office_Srijaroen.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"Home Office\" data-hero  ><\/p>\n<p><span>Image: Srijaroen\/Shutterstock.com<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<body><\/p>\n<p>Making the switch from the office to working from home has become the new normal, but some users might feel like their setup is not as well-appointed or productive as at the office. It\u2019s time to change that. With the proper equipment and gear, you can turn your boring old home setup into a workstation powerhouse\u2014ensuring you\u2019ll never need to return to the office.<\/p>\n<p>At PCWorld, we\u2019ve had to adjust to remote work just like the rest of the world. Our staff has spent countless hours testing and reviewing hardware, which means we\u2019ve been lucky enough to find the best gear and accessories available. Below you\u2019ll find our favorite work-from-home essentials. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"get-every-answer-with-a-smart-display-google-nest-hub\">Get every answer with a smart display: Google Nest Hub<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6450820_sd.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Google Nest Hub\" width=\"1024\" height=\"854\"><\/figure>\n<p>Google<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marrying Google\u2019s ever-helpful voice assistant to a 7-inch touchscreen, the\u00a0Nest Hub smart display\u00a0is much more than a device to control your music playlist or play ambient white noise (though both use cases can make working from home more pleasant). You can also use the Nest Hub to run fact-checks (\u201cWhen did Musk become the CEO of Twitter?\u201d); get direct spellings of words that elude spellcheck; verify the dates of important trade shows and other events; set workday alarms and reminders; and pretty much search everything on Google hands-free, receiving both audio and video results on a separate, independent display. Once you start exploring the work-from-home benefits of a smart display, you\u2019ll never stop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fnest-hub-7-smart-display-with-google-assistant-2nd-gen-chalk%2F6450820.p%3FskuId%3D6450820%26%23038%3Bintl%3Dnosplash&#038;publisher_slug=pcworld&#038;exclusive=1&#038;article_name=pcworld&#038;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Farticle%2F1443810%2Fwork-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Google Nest Hub Smart Display for $99.99 at BestBuy<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"protect-your-devices-with-a-surge-protector-tp-link-kasa-smart-wi-fi-power-strip\">Protect your devices with a surge protector: TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/61PI8akrKOL._AC_SL1500_.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1061\"><\/figure>\n<p>TP-Link<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many people take for granted the vulnerability of their electronic devices to power spikes. Unfortunately, after your equipment gets fried is the worst time to realize your mistake. By purchasing a surge protector, you\u2019re only paying a little amount of money to help to ensure the safety of your much more expensive electronics. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip goes above and beyond a normal everyday surge protector by offering six outlets that can all be controlled and scheduled individually with a mobile app or voice commands and three USB charging ports. The scheduling system is robust and allows for ultimate flexibility in choosing when to power your devices on and off automatically for any kind of routine or travel need. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07G95FFN3?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip at Amazon for $46.99<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"look-sharp-during-zoom-meetings-logitech-c920e-business-webcam\">Look sharp during Zoom meetings: Logitech C920e Business Webcam<\/h2>\n<p>Working from home means you\u2019ll have video meetings. Lots of them. And those low-quality webcams that ship with most laptops won\u2019t show your brightest side. So opt for a new webcam with high-quality resolution such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/410486\/logitech-hd-pro-webcam-c920-review-hd-video-and-stereo-sound-add-polish-to-video-calls.html\">Logitech C920e Business Webcam<\/a>. It captures 1080p HD resolutions, a 78-degree field of view, and comes with great perks such as autofocus and light correction. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-Mic-Enabled-Certified-Microsoft-Compatible\/dp\/B09DVGV7BH?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Logitech C920e Business Webcam for $69.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"create-a-full-on-workstation-kensington-sd5500t-thunderbolt-3-docking-station\">Create a full-on workstation: Kensington SD5500T Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kensington-SD5500T-docking-station-front.png.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Kensington SD5500T Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Docking Station\" width=\"1200\" height=\"678\"><\/figure>\n<p>Mark Hachman \/ IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your ultraportable laptop may be perfect for commuting to and from the office, but when you\u2019re working from home you want a dedicated workstation with the ability to connect all of your peripherals. A Thunderbolt dock will help you expand your laptop\u2019s capabilities and allow you to connect to a larger monitor and a full size keyboard. You\u2019ll increase your productivity and your body will thank you for the ergonomic upgrade. We\u2019ve tested a ton of Thunderbolt docks and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/918583\/kensington-sd5500t-thunderbolt-3-dock-review.html\">Kensington SD5500T<\/a> is our favorite. It gives you the reliable Thunderbolt 3 standard, a pair of DisplayPort ports, and 60W of laptop charging power all for a relatively affordable price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/321564\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;subid1=2-1-1443810-7-0-0&#038;u=https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Kensington-SD5500T-and-SD5550T-Thunderbolt-3-and-USB-C-Dual-4K-Hybrid-Docking-Station\/621717735\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Kensington SD5500T Docking Station for $289.99 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"or-opt-for-a-less-expensive-usb-c-hub-yeolibo-9-in-1-usb-c-hub-ru9a\">Or opt for a less expensive USB-C hub: YEOLIBO 9-in-1 USB-C Hub (RU9A)<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3-YEOLIBO-9-in-1-.png?w=1200\" alt=\" YEOLIBO USB C Hub, 9 in 1 USB C Dockingstation\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\n<p> YEOLIBO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to drop the cash on a Thunderbolt dock, you should at least consider getting a USB-C hub. Modern laptops tend to lack all of the ports you need to connect peripherals and that\u2019s where a USB-C hub comes in. They are cheap and they allow you to significantly expand your port options. We recommend the YEOLIBO 9-in-1 USB-C Hub as it gives you a variety of USB-A as well as USB-C ports and microSD and SD card slots, all for around $25.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yeolibo-Multiport-Adapter-Delivery-MacBook\/dp\/B09M2T1GR6?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Yeolib 9-in-1 USB-C Hub for $24.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"clean-up-your-act-simplehuman-cleanstation-phone-sanitizer\">Clean up your act: Simplehuman Cleanstation phone sanitizer<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Simplehuman_Cleanstation.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Simplehuman Cleanstation\" width=\"1200\" height=\"920\"><\/figure>\n<p>Jon Phillips<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your phone is dirty. That\u2019s because your hands are dirty, your keyboard is dirty, and the poop bag you handled on your 10am dog walk is dirty. All our WFH germs get on our phone cases, so that\u2019s why our editor keeps the Simplehuman Cleanstation on his home office desk. Just drop your phone into this gadget and 30 high-intensity UV-C LED lights will kill 99.9 percent of the phone\u2019s surface germs in less than 30 seconds. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/321564\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;subid1=2-1-1443810-7-0-0&#038;u=https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/simplehuman-Cleanstation-Phone-Sanitizer-with-UV-C-Light\/259861228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Simplehuman Cleanstation Phone Sanitizer for $199.99 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"dont-skimp-on-your-screen-asus-proart-pa348cgv\">Don\u2019t skimp on your screen: Asus ProArt PA348CGV<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asus-proart-PA348CGV-5.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Asus ProArt PA348CGV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/figure>\n<p>Matt Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Working from home is all about productivity, and one of the best pieces of hardware to boost productivity is a great monitor. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1346674\/asus-proart-pa348cgv-review.html\">Asus ProArt PA348CGV<\/a> is an ultrawide monitor with plenty of horizontal screen space so you can view all of your apps and documents spread out at the same time. It sports excellent image quality, a wide color gamut, and good connectivity options.<\/p>\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/811315\/best-monitors-2.html\">a ton of great monitors<\/a> out there, but the Asus ProArt PA348CGV has an excellent mix of features for anyone who has basic needs but wants a premium experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASUS-Display-Professional-Monitor-PA348CGV\/dp\/B09XJMGMVS?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Asus ProArt PA348CGV for $729.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"consider-ergonomics-logitech-lift-keychron-q8-keyboard\">Consider ergonomics: Logitech Lift &#038; Keychron Q8 keyboard<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/logitech-lift-for-mac_1.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Logitech Lift for Mac\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\n<p>Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re working from home all day, you <em>need<\/em> to be comfortable and a standard mouse and keyboard just won\u2019t cut it. Focusing on ergonomics, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/782535\/logitech-lift-review.html\">Logitech Lift mouse<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1364305\/keychron-q8-review-a-quality-keyboard-for-the-ergo-riche.html\">Keychron Q8<\/a> keyboard were built to help keep your hands and wrists in a more comfortable and less injury-prone position.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC09564.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Keychron Q8 and wooden wrist rest\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\"><\/figure>\n<p>Michael Crider\/IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Lift mouse can be purchased for either left or right hands and comes in a variety of colors. It\u2019s also wireless, which helps you minimize desktop clutter. The Keychron Q8 keyboard is a bit pricey, but gives you the satisfying feel and dependability of a mechanical keyboard while the curved design allows your wrists to rest in a more natural and comfortable position while typing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-Vertical-Ergonomic-Bluetooth-Compatible\/dp\/B09J1TB35S?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Logitech Lift Mouse for $66.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"go-wireless-logitech-mk540-advanced-wireless-keyboard-and-mouse-combo\">Go wireless: Logitech MK540 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-3.png\" alt width=\"1200\" height=\"683\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to spend big on a mouse and keyboard, you can find a more affordable alternative in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/401805\/logitech-mk540-advanced-wireless-keyboard-mouse-combo-review.html\">Logitech MK540 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse<\/a> combo. Coming in at an affordable $50, the keyboard is surprisingly snappy and has a pleasant tactile experience without too much noise. The mouse provides smooth and reliable use and has a few programmable gestures you can set for your convenience. Both are wireless, so you can do away with all of those annoying cables cluttering your desktop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Logitech MK540 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for $44.96 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"backup-software-is-a-must-idrive-online-cloud-backup\">Backup software is a must: iDrive Online Cloud Backup<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-4.png?w=1200\" alt width=\"1200\" height=\"505\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Many people neglect to consider backup when working from home, but if your IT department isn\u2019t covering you and your data, it\u2019s something that needs to be addressed. Luckily there are relatively inexpensive services such as iDrive Online Cloud Backup that make it simple to do. iDrive is comprehensive and versatile and allows you to set up and use their backup software without any fuss. It\u2019s a one-stop shop to help keep your valuable data safe and secure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idrive.com\/idrive\/signup\/el\/pcw80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get iDrive for $74.62 at iDrive<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"so-is-a-robust-pdf-editor-adobe-acrobat-pro-dc\">So is a robust PDF editor: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-5.png\" alt width=\"766\" height=\"567\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>PDFs are a staple of any modern digital workplace, but they aren\u2019t always the easiest to edit. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/407214\/best-pdf-editors.html\">a ton of great PDF editors<\/a> out there, but Adobe Acrobat Pro DC has been, and continues to be, the reigning champ. There is no other software that combines the same features for creating, editing, reviewing, and securing your PDF documents. Plus, the subscription-based format means that you\u2019ll always have access to the latest version and won\u2019t need to continually buy new software every year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fadobe-acrobat-pro-dc-1-year-subscription-windows%2F6427812.p%3FskuId%3D6427812&#038;publisher_slug=pcworld&#038;exclusive=1&#038;article_name=pcworld&#038;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Farticle%2F1443810%2Fwork-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for $179.99 at BestBuy<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"ease-eye-strain-benq-screenbar\">Ease eye-strain: BenQ ScreenBar<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/title-image-for-BenQ-article-3.png?w=1200\" alt=\"BenQ ScreenBar\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><figcaption>\n<p>BenQ ScreenBar<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>BenQ <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To save space on your desk and reduce eye-strain there is no better option than a screenbar. When BenQ debuted its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/401862\/benq-screenbar-review.html\">ScreenBar<\/a> it had us wondering why no one had thought of this before\u2014it\u2019s an extremely practical solution to a very modern problem. It\u2019ll save you desk space and keep you from going cross-eyed from squinting through the reflections on your monitor all day. Admittedly, it\u2019s a bit pricey, but your eyes will thank you in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BenQ-ScreenBar-Auto-Dimming-Adjustment-ScreenBar_Black\/dp\/B076VNFZJG?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the BenQ ScreenBar for $98.10 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"the-desk-lamp-option-ikea-fors\">The desk lamp option: IKEA Fors\u00e5<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-6.png\" alt width=\"900\" height=\"900\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to shell out the money for a screenbar or it just isn\u2019t your style, then the tried-and-true desk lamp can be a great alternative. At just $30, the IKEA Fors\u00e5 provides form and function to help keep your desk looking chic and well lit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It comes with excellent adjustability, a cool old-school chrome design, and a straightforward on\/off switch to keep things dead-simple.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"keep-upright-jarvis-bamboo-standing-desk\">Keep upright: Jarvis Bamboo Standing desk<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-8.png?w=1200\" alt width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>When working from home you have a tendency to stay seated for long periods of time even more so than working in an office. And no matter how comfy that fancy ergonomic office chair is, sitting in it all day isn\u2019t ideal. The best way to keep your body happy while working at a desk is to switch to an electric height-adjustable standing desk.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Jarvis Bamboo Standing desk not only looks nice with its clean bamboo top, but it\u2019s practical too. It comes with an impressive height adjustment range, solid stability (even when maxed out), a great warranty, and decent customization options\u2014it ticks all the boxes for things you want in the perfect standing desk.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"set-the-mood-lutron-diva-smart-dimmer\">Set the mood: Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lutron-Diva-Smart-Dimmer-installed.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200\" alt=\"Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer installed\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/figure>\n<p>Michael Brown\/Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A smart light switch isn\u2019t an obvious necessity, until you have one. Being able to control the lighting system in your home office via voice controls, motion detection, or your smartphone is a simple luxury that can pay dividends\u2014both in your mood and in your energy bill.<\/p>\n<p>The Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer is built to work with the Lutron Cas\u00e9ta ecosystem, but it also provides broad compatibility with different smart products and systems such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and many others. It also has a minimalist design that doesn\u2019t draw attention to itself.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"stay-warm-vornado-vh200-heater\">Stay warm: Vornado VH200 Heater<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-9.png?w=1200\" alt width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In those cold months of winter you need a way to keep warm and comfortable while you work at home. A space heater such as the Vornado VH200 Heater is a great way to keep your energy bill down while still warming a specific area. The Vornado is small enough that it won\u2019t take up too much room in your office, but powerful enough that it can heat an entire room by itself. It\u2019s also extremely quiet, meaning you can focus on your work without being distracted by an overly noisy fan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/321564\/565706\/9383?veh=aff&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;subid1=2-1-1443810-7-0-0&#038;u=https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Vornado-VH200-Personal-Space-Heater-With-Vortex-Circulation-Technology-Champagne\/47711901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Vornado VH200 Heater for $85.57 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"say-no-to-cables-anker-powerwave-7-5-stand\">Say no to cables: Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/anker-powerwave-7.5-stand-1-100770700-orig.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand\" width=\"958\" height=\"703\"><\/figure>\n<p>Anker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A clean desktop can help you stay productive and focused while working at home. One of the best ways to reduce your cord clutter is to switch to a wireless phone charger. It\u2019s also one of the most convenient and hassle-free ways to charge your mobile devices.<\/p>\n<p>Right now there\u2019s no better wireless charger than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/402525\/anker-powerwave-7-5-stand-review.html\">Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand<\/a>. It\u2019s the fastest Android charger we\u2019ve ever tested, it has a clean, minimalist look, and the upright stand makes checking notifications a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-PowerWave-Wireless-Qi-Certified-Compatible\/dp\/B07H2XF1FN?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand for $54.95 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"get-some-computer-speakers-creative-pebble\">Get some computer speakers: Creative Pebble<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/61aza8PGrL._AC_SL1500_.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Creative Pebble\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\"><\/figure>\n<p>Creative<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A full, booming 7.1 surround sound speaker setup might be great for watching movies and playing games, but for work you don\u2019t need anything nearly as fancy. If you\u2019re working at home you just want something that will produce clear audio during meetings or while listening to some background LoFi beats to help keep you focused. Save yourself some money and go with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/407934\/creative-pebble-review-impressively-big-sound-from-teeny-25-speakers.html\">Creative Pebble speakers<\/a>, which for only $40 produce deep and rich audio that you would expect from something two or three times the price. Plus they don\u2019t take up much space and look really good on a desktop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creative-Minimalistic-Enhancement-Bluetooth-Converter\/dp\/B08F57GSJ7?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Creative Pebble Speakers for $39.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"do-it-all-productivity-lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-9\">Do-it-all productivity: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-11.png\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You need a laptop while working at home and there are none more suited to the task than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/559430\/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-review-gen-9-goes-to-1610.html\">Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9<\/a>. It sports great performance thanks to its Core i7, integrated Iris Xe graphics, and 16GB of RAM. It will not only handle any word processing and spreadsheet work you throw at it, but it can also handle web-browsing while you\u2019re on your \u201clunch break.\u201d It has a spacious 16:10 aspect-ratio screen, which is ideal for viewing documents, and a comfortable keyboard for marathon typing or coding sessions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lenovo-Ultrabook-i7-1185G7-Fingerprint-20XW003KUS\/dp\/B0935Z57CL?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 for $1,335 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"back-to-basics-chromebook-spin-713-cp713-3w-5102\">Back to basics: Chromebook Spin 713 CP713-3W-5102<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/display-1.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Acer Chromebook Spin 713\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"><\/figure>\n<p>IDG \/ Ashley Biancuzzo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want something a little more portable (or affordable) than a full-fledged productivity machine like the Lenovo ThinkPad, then look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/626194\/acer-chromebook-spin-713-review-an-inexpensive-workhorse-for-the-everyday-person.html\">Chromebook Spin 713<\/a>. It has fast performance and a versatile 2-in-1 form factor. Meaning you can either use it as a regular laptop or flip the screen around and use it like a tablet. At just under three pounds, it\u2019s also portable enough to take to the coffee shop when you need a change of scenery. So long as you don\u2019t need Windows while working, the Spin 713 is a great everyday option.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Chromebook-Laptop-Gorilla-Thunderbolt\/dp\/B099FD2R2X?tag=pcworld02-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-link-position=\"CTA Button\">Get the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 for $799.99 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/body><\/div>\n<div data-ga=\"article-footer-author\">\n<h3>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/author\/sam-singleton\" rel=\"author\"><br \/>\n\t\tAuthor: Sam Singleton<\/a>, Assistant Editor\t\t<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/author_photo_Sam-Singleton_1655269892-4.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=150&#038;h=150&#038;crop=1\" height=\"125\" width=\"125\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Sam Singleton is a tech editor located in Japan. At PCWorld, he covers productivity software, laptops, and a wide gamut of consumer-grade hardware and software.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/main><\/p>\n<p><main id=\"primary\"><\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1443810\/work-from-home-tech-products-for-a-better-home-office.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Marquis Kazmierczak<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skip to content Image: Srijaroen\/Shutterstock.com Making the switch from the office to working from home has become the new normal, but some users might feel like their setup is not as well-appointed or productive as at the office. It\u2019s time to change that. 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