With more and more of the workforce either telecommuting or freelancing, home office decor and setup has become very important. If you work from home, you need a space that is comfortable and fosters productivity. Of course, having a few fun toys around the office is always good too. Here are some of the more interesting and cool home office ideas and gadgets I have dug up in my web travels. As with all of my gadget posts, I will be updating this post as I stumble on more items. Also, be sure to follow the corresponding Pinterest board I have set up for more fun home office gadgets.
Home Office Ideas
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Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder for Live Stream
8" Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder for Live Stream/Makeup, UBeesize Mini Led Camera Ringlight for YouTube Video/Photography.
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, Widescreen Video Calling and Recording, 1080p Camera, Desktop or Laptop Webcam
With the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, you’ll be seen in more clarity and detail than ever before with Full HD 1080p video calling—the highest quality available. Enjoy vibrant, true to life video clips that capture the smallest details.
Razer Kraken Tournament Edition THX 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset: Aluminum Frame - Retractable Noise Cancelling Mic
Equipped with a USB audio controller, the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition gaming headset delivers a high-fidelity experience along with full controls for audio personalization. The built-in Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) delivers crisp, clear details while THX Spatial Audio immerses you in next-gen surround sound.
Portable Green Screen for Streaming and Videos
Designed for Streamers and Content Creators, the Valera Explorer 70 Inch Green Screen is perfect for an on-the-go lifestyle. Valera Explorer mounts on both a tripod and the wall and offers both landscape and portrait modes for maximum flexibility. ChromaBoost wrinkle resistant fabric has been designed for excellent chromakey, even in lower light conditions, ensuring that your video always looks its best. The lightweight design is easy to carry, sets up in less than 2 minutes, and has an adjustable height - giving you seamless chroma key technology wherever your creativity takes you.
Amazon Echo
All-new Echo has a new speaker, new design, and is available in a range of styles including fabrics and wood veneers. Echo connects to Alexa to play music, make calls, set music alarms and timers, ask questions, control smart home devices, and more—instantly.
The Tower 30 Inch Tall Standing AC and USB Power and Charging Station
Simplify your life with The Tower by The Art of Power.Designed to be an accessible, power and charging solution, where style meets function.No more ugly extension cords or need to contort to access wall outlets often difficult to reach. Sleek design comfortably charges your devices within arms reach. Clear your workspace by bringing power to where you work.
Star Wars Tie Fighter Bluetooth Speaker
Star Wars Bluetooth Speaker - The Force Awakens First Order Tie Fighter Villain Starfighter Lights Up When in Use.
FitDesk Under Desk Elliptical
Do you wish you could get more activity and feel more alert without leaving your desk? Introducing the FitDesk Under Desk Elliptical. Unlike most under desk pedallers, the FitDesk Under Desk Elliptical uses a fluid, natural forward and backward elliptical motion, similar to the motion found in larger elliptical machines.
Philips Two-in-One Dual LED Monitors
This innovative notebook docking display with multimedia enables easy port replication. Expand your viewing workspace, keep peripherals connected, and access internet, all with a single SuperSpeed USB cable.
iCooker® - Self-Stirring Coffee Mug
Stainless steel stirring Coffee mug do you know someone who drinks 40 Cups of tea a day? well this is the perfect gift for them. Take the strain out of stirring with the plain lazy self-stirring mug. No need to grab a teaspoon and stir, simply press the button and all the hard work is done for you. It's the ultimate idle drinking accessory!.
Stand Up Workstation Platform
This is the computer platform that transforms any sit-down desk into a stand-up workstation. Research shows that reducing sedentary behaviors like prolonged sitting can benefit overall health. By elevating your computer to a standing height, this workstation platform offers a simple solution to the aches, pains, and maladies that come from sitting hunched over a desk for extended periods.
myKeyO 6-In-1 Full Size Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand and Organizer
From the makers of the original award winning Keyboard Organizer; myKeyO introduces "Keep Neat restt"TM. Restt technology provides improved desktop organization and efficiency for tablets, pads, smart phones, and much more. The Keep Neat TM is designed specifically people who like to be organized• Durable plastic The executive restt TM was created to not only add functionality to your work space, but style as well. We made use of the rounded curve of the back of the wireless keyboard to be our natural pivot point for lifting the keyboard to access our organizer.
Star Wars AT-AT Bookends
Digitally sculpted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., the Star Wars AT-AT Mini Bookends Statue features the mechanical monstrosities as they were seen traversing the terrain on the sixth planet of the Hoth system. Previously seen in pursuit of the Rebel Alliance, these imposing vehicles can now keep your Blu-Ray and video game collection from falling down!
Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Energy Power Strip
The Aeon labs smart powerstrip is a high-quality Z-Wave power board which can report immediate wattage consumption or kWh energy usage over a period of time. The powerstrip can be controlled by other Z-Wave devices to turn on/off 4 power outlets in 2 separate Groups to save electricity when appropriate. Two of the boards 6 power outlets remain constantly powered unless the whole board is powered down.
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer
Keep your favorite mug of coffee, tea or cocoa hot when you want it. Convenient on/off switch with on light indicator. Extended cord length to use almost anywhere. This will be your favorite gadget!
Dry Erase Memo Mug
Classic wide-base MotorMemoMug 24-Ounce mug with a drink-through top and a Sharpie holder. Write your message on the mug and it will be permanent until you dish-wash or clean with soap and warm water. Microwave safe, the mug tops are food safe, and BPA free.
Space Bar Desk Organizer & USB Hub
Invented by a computer lab teacher, the elegant Desktop Space Bar gives you a sleek, stylish, storage solution, plus six additional USB ports. It holds your monitor off the desktop so you can slide your keyboard below. It also creates shelf space to hold other items, like keys, phone or a digital camera. Stores a keyboard (up to 18" x 1.5") and supports a monitor up to 30.5 lbs. (a 27" Apple iMac).
Drinklip Portable Cupholder
A smart extension for your space. The DrinKlip attaches to any desk, tabletop or shelf. Holds your drink, phone or other small items. Measures 4 by 8 by 2.5-inches. Assorted black, blue, red and white colors (color is random and is chosen at the time of shipping).
LED Tetris Desk Lamp
7 Pieces 7 Colors retro game themed Tetris stackable novelty night light. Seven-piece interlocking light fixture for fans of Tetris and Magic Block. Pieces can be stacked together. LED light turns on when the blocks are stacked together and stays off when disassembled.
Cyanics iStick Multifunction Desk Organizer with 3 Hub USB Port, Cup Holder, Card Reader, Letter Opener, Paper Holder and more
Provides an easiest way to organize your work space. Divided compartments allow you to organize all your stationery items.
Quirky Cordies Desktop Cable Management for power cords and charging accessory cables
Cordies keeps all of your cables organized and weighted down: phone chargers, digital camera cords, audio cables, whatever isn't in use but shouldn't be flopping around.
Stress Buster Desktop Punching Bag
iPhone Astronaut Mount
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