WFH Gadgets and Accessories You Need

It’s been two years and by this time, most of us are already used to the prospect of working from home. After all, it’s the safest and most practical route to take at the time.

A lot of folks who are into this setup mostly enjoy the perks (aside from the salary, so to speak) — no traffic, no dress-ups, quick meetings when you truly need those – the works.

And what better way to make the experience more enjoyable than to get some table additions. They’re to either make things more interesting for you (as you can’t go out that often anyway) or to make your work a lot easier (as it should be).

Check out some of the recommended tools that may be in handy for your work-from-home stint in case you’re shopping for much-needed gadgets and accessories.

Folding Table

This is not much of a concern if you you’re dedicated at home and you have a lot of wiggle room, to begin with.

However, if you’re someone who lives in a relatively small home, this can be a game changer for you.

While you can’t always customize it because you’ll constantly have to store it away after a day’s worth of work, you can be sure that they’re dependable if you choose the right type of table for your needs.

As a general rule of thumb, choose a folding table that’s made of sturdy material. Stainless steel is a good place to start if you don’t know much about tables.

Next, you should also consider products that are generally lightweight because you’ll have to move the table around from time to time.

Charging Hubs

They don’t seem like much, but these can come in handy if you want to charge all your gadgets and electronic tools in one spot, these are stuff worth considering.

Also, a lot of charging hubs nowadays have different types of ports that go with them.

This means that you don’t have to worry about buying separate hubs if there’s one that has it all.

This is also important if you’re aiming for cable management – at last!

Cable Clips

Speaking of cable management, this work from home addition is a must if you’re planning to do just that.

Most of these clips require you to insert a part of the cable inside, and an adjacent cable in the opposite slot.

Because of the configuration of these clips, you’ll need to buy more than 10 pieces of these.

In some cases, they also come in different sizes so you might also want to consider getting those as well if you’re looking to manage these wires.

Speakers

While it may not usually be a must because of headphones, why not work in style with your upbeat soundtrack playing in the background while you hustle your way through the week?

It’s a boring place to do your job if you can’t even sing or hum to your favorite tunes.

If you’re worried about the wires, wireless varieties are also out in the market, so you don’t have to fret.

Desk Clock

This may seem like a redundant gadget to get, but this can be a helpful addition to your work arsenal to help you keep track of the time.

For instance, if you’re planning to do the pomodoro method, this can be something worth buying.

Get a cute one so it can light up your work space and you’re good to go.

Wrist Rests

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common problems that you can get on your wrists because of repetitive motions consistently done for long hours.

You’re more likely to get it if your hands are not properly positioned while using your keyboard and mouse.

Fortunately, various types of wrists rests are compatible with most types of keyboard-and-mouse sets.

This means you get to choose the best ones that can match the overall theme of your workplace. You also get the chance to pick the ones that you like, based on their durability and performance.

Mobile or Gadget Stand

Perhaps one of the most needed essentials for a WFH table, you may need this especially if you’re multitasking on more than one gadget at a time.

For example, if you’re an administrator, but you also have to complete transactions using your mobile phone, then this will be a good addition so it’s easier for you to see your phone while working on your computer.

Chair Cushions

May it be made of memory foam or gel, this workspace addition can definitely help you get through a long workday from home.

Depending on the configuration of your work chair, you may get a sacral or lumbar cushion for your comfort.

There’s no specific test to determine the type of chair cushion you should get.

In lieu of that, you can instead determine which part of your back or neck is aching and support that part by purchasing the corresponding cushion for that.

Neck and Back Massager

Who says you should only get a massage after a long day of hard work?

With this bad guy (or maybe good, however you see it), you shouldn’t have to wait that long.

Feel the tension in your neck and upper slowly melts away as you lean back and feel the soreness swished around with this massager.

These are also portable and attachable to the upper part of most computer chair, if you’re using one of those.

Talk about getting the bang for your buck.

Reusable Notebook and Refillable Pens

For visual learners, it’s not enough to see the information on the screen while listening to lectures or meetings.

In this case, it’s still best to manually take down notes to help retain the information better.

If you are one of these learners and you want to improve the way you manage your resources, then consider getting this notetaking duo.

They are sustainable in the sense that you don’t have to buy large stacks of papers and lots of pens for this purpose.

Aside from saving you some money in the long run, this can somehow help in the efforts to save Mother Nature.

Desk Pads

If you’re a laptop user and usually have to readjust the position on the table from time to time.

And it’s not just the laptop users who have this similar problem.

Usually, PC users are in a similar situation, commonly because of a keyboard constantly slipping away before you complete typing a decent sentence.

And you also have other things on the table.

Non-slip desk pads help address this concern by making sure everything stays where it’s supposed to.

They also protect your table from scratches and spills and come in a variety of colors and designs.

Now, that’s a good investment for your WFH gig.

Insulated Tumblers

Some days will be busier than the others, but make sure you regularly hydrate nonetheless.

Whether you like your drinks hot or cold, insulated tumblers have your back.

These beauties can keep your drink to your desired temperature

Cup Warmers

If you’re not a big fan of tumblers but have an endless love for warm drinks, nothing to worry! These gadgets can keep your drink warm without constantly popping your cup in the microwave. It’s portable so you can have it on your work desk all day, every day.

They also come in cute and sleek designs. In fact, there is a lot to choose from.