When working from home, one of the main challenges people face is setting up a home office with the right tools. Whether you have a dedicated room or a seat at the kitchen table, it doesn’t matter, as you can still set up a comfortable and productive workspace with just a few key pieces of tech.
From smart speakers to ergonomic laptop stands, our guide is in place to help you find the best tech and gadgets to set up an efficient home office and ultimately survive working from home.
Smart Speaker
Google Nest Mini 2nd Generation
A modern smart assistant like Google Assistant is an affordable and convenient way to help you during your at-home operation. Whether it’s to make a phone call, set a reminder, or to take notes, having a smart speaker like the Google Nest Mini on your desk can pose highly beneficial during the workday. The new Nest Mini makes your music sound bigger and better than ever before, whilst improved voice recognition allows you to ask for help from across the room. Available here.
Cleaning Gel
oneo Electronics Reusable Cleaning Gel
This amazing formula from oneo, is a cleaning compound designed to get deep into all the cracks and crevices on any item or device. It is effective at removing 99.99% of harmful particles that live on everyday surfaces and it is fun and easy to use. oneo’s Cleaning Gel is great for cleaning cameras, computer keyboards, tablets and any corners or gaps in your devices. Plus, it’s reusable and environmentally friendly, so you can keep your devices clean and germ free. Available here.
Alexa/Google Assistant
Tuya Pan HD 1080P Tilt Wireless Security Camera
Whether you’re checking in on your kids or pets, a home security camera is a great tool to keep an eye on things from afar – even if it is just from your home office next door. The Tuya Wireless HD Camera is ideal for monitoring your home and has a built-in speaker and microphone – ideal for communicating with your loved ones without having to leave your desk! This camera is also Alexa and Google Assistant compatible so you can control it with your voice. Available here.
Compact Solution
Allocacoc PowerCube Original – Blue
Wires and tangled cords lying around not only are unpleasant looking but can also create a potentially hazardous situation. Avoid this mess with the PowerCube, which allows power cords to combine into one compact solution. This cube-shaped socket multiplier prevents plugs from blocking each other, keeping things easy and efficient. You can gain up to five additional sockets in one PowerCube, even combining one PowerCube with another to accommodate your desired amount of power outlets. Available here.
Relieve Discomfort
Nexstand K7 Foldable Laptop Stand
The number of people who have had to swap their office computers for laptops has increased drastically over the past few weeks. But do you find using your laptop all day at home, uncomfortable? The Nexstand K7 laptop stand can help to relieve the discomforts such as back and shoulder pain and a stiff neck that Laptop users often experience – whilst the compact, foldable design will instantly change your laptop into an ergonomic desktop workstation. Available here.
Expand Your Storage
Samsung 128GB Fit Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive – 300MB/s
Expand your storage with a compact fit designed to plug in and stay. FIT Plus provides expanded data storage for your everyday devices. Once it goes into your PC, laptop, Smart TV, or your car, leave it there as long as you wish. The compact design keeps it out of the way, less likely to be accidentally bumped or removed. Quick and convenient read speeds up to 300 MB/s with the latest USB 3.1 standard to ensure transferring data never slows you down when working from home. Available here.
Wireless Charging
oneo 15W Qi Fast Wireless Charger
Charging your smartphone is a daily chore seeing as the majority of phone batteries don’t last very long. However, the oneo Wireless charger enables you to charge your compatible phone without the need to plug into a wall charger or USB port – no cables and no delay. This 15W Qi-certified wireless charging pad is faster than many standard wired chargers on the market and is the perfect partner for your high-spec smartphone. Experience charging with ultimate freedom. Available here.
Backup Data
MyMemory 500GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
Backup data and transfer all of your files quickly and easily with this new plug and play USB external portable 2.5 inch hard drive from MyMemory. This portable hard drive features a USB 3.0 interface and offers both style and speed in one compact package. Its portable slim design makes it ideal for your working from home setup. Whether you are using a PC, Mac, laptop or any other compatible device, simply connect this external storage device and transfer your digital files easily. Available here.
Bluetooth Headset
Plantronics ML15 Wireless Bluetooth Headset
Bluetooth headsets are an invaluable accessory for those who work from home, especially if you’re frequently dialled into conference calls. It’s much easier to be hands-free when you’re communicating with colleagues or clients remotely. The Plantronics ML15 Bluetooth headset is easy to set up and control with single-button simplicity. It’s designed to comfortably fit either ear and delivers reliable sound so you can go hands-free, enjoying mobile calls without holding your phone. Available here.
Device Security
Kaspersky Internet Security 2020
If you are working from home, it is important to ensure that your laptop or computer are both secure and protected from unwanted viruses or hackers. To help safeguard you and your activities during the daily grind, having antivirus software installed should be at the top of your list. The Kaspersky Internet Security offers premium protection to protect against attacks, ransomware and more. This security technology will defend against common viruses and keep online activities private. Available here.
Tune Out
True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones
A key part of your working from home tech should be a pair of headphones. Whether it’s to take conference calls or to block out distractions, a good headset will enable you to focus and get on with your workday. With a built-in microphone so that you can take calls or easily chat to friends, these True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear headphones offer excellent call quality. Compact and lightweight, these headphones come with an improved battery capacity that delivers you true wireless stereo sound. Available here.
Upgrade Your PC
Kingston 240GB A400 SSD – 500MB/s
Is your home laptop or desktop computer too slow? If you are using your personal computer to work on and are finding it lags in speed, upgrading it with a solid-state drive may be the best solution. Kingston’s A400 solid-state drive dramatically improves the responsiveness of your existing system with incredible boot, loading and transfer times. It is ideal for desktops and notebooks. With read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s and 450MB/s, this SSD is 10x faster than a traditional hard drive. Available here.
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