Products curated from the most popular purchases on Amazon.
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A laptop stand or monitor riser3 options
Looking down at a laptop for eight hours is the whole problem. Raising the screen to eye level is the single change that stops the neck ache.
- Check the height range against your sitting eye level
- If you raise the screen you will also need a separate keyboard, so plan for both
3 options — pick the one that fits, then tap through for the current price on Amazon.
Nulaxy Ergonomic Adjustable Laptop Stand for Desk, Dual Foldable Computer Riser with Advanced Heat-Vent, Heavy-Duty Portab...Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Lamicall Adjustable Laptop Stand for Desk for MacBook Air Pro HP 10-17.3'' | Aluminum Computer Notebook Holder, Portable L...Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Gogoonike Adjustable Laptop Stand for Desk, Metal Laptop Riser Holder | Portable Desktop Book Stands, Foldable Ventilated ...Check price on Amazon (paid link)
A separate keyboard and mouse3 options
Once the screen is up, the laptop keyboard is in the wrong place. This is the other half of the same fix, not an optional extra.
- Check the connection - a USB dongle is more reliable on calls than Bluetooth on some machines
- Check whether it needs batteries or charges
3 options — pick the one that fits, then tap through for the current price on Amazon.
EDJO Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, 10 Backlit Effects, Rechargeable 2.4GHz Silent Full-Size Light Up USB Keyboard with 6 Button RGB Mouse for Laptop, Computer, PC (Black Backlit)Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, 7 Backlit Effects, Light Up Letters, Rechargeable, Phone Holder, 6 Button Mouse, Ergonomic Tilt Angle, 2.4GHz Silent USB Keyboard Mouse for Laptop, PCCheck price on Amazon (paid link)
Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, 2.4GHz Full Size Wave Keys Computer Keyboard with Wrist Rest for Natural Typing, Silent 6 Button USB Mouse for Laptop PC Windows Mac (Black)Check price on Amazon (paid link)
A headset with a real microphone3 options
Laptop microphones pick up the room. On a long call the difference between clear and muddy audio is the difference between being listened to and being tolerated.
- Check for a boom or noise-cancelling mic rather than only noise-cancelling ears
- Wired removes a whole category of call-day problems
3 options — pick the one that fits, then tap through for the current price on Amazon.
Yealink UH34 Lite Wired Headset,USB-A, Noise Canceling Mic,in-Line Controls | Stereo Headphones,Teams/Zoom Certified, Plug & Play for PC/Laptop/IP Phone, Call Center, Office, Online Meeting, Ultra LightCheck price on Amazon (paid link)
Yealink UH35 Wired Headset,USB-A,AI Noise Canceling Mic,Call Control,On-Ear | Teams/Zoom Certified, Dual-Ear Headphones, Plug & Play for PC/Laptop/IP Phone,Easy Mute, Busylight,Home Office Online MeetingCheck price on Amazon (paid link)
Jabra Evolve 10 Wired USB Headset with Noise-Cancelling Mic, Black | PC and Laptop Use, Easy USB-A Setup, TCO Certified, I...Check price on Amazon (paid link)
A desk lamp or a light behind the camera3 options
Overhead kitchen light puts your face in shadow on every call. A light in front of you fixes it instantly and costs almost nothing.
- Look for adjustable colour temperature so it can be warm in the evening
- A clamp base saves desk space
3 options — pick the one that fits, then tap through for the current price on Amazon.
Micomlan Led Desk Lamp with Clamp, Architect Desk Lamp for Home Office with Atmosphere Lighting, 24W Ultra Bright Auto Dimming Computer Light Stepless Dimming and Tempering LED Table LightCheck price on Amazon (paid link)
Voncerus LED Desk Lamp with Clamp, Clip on Lights for Home Office, Black | 3 Modes 10 Brightness, Long Flexible Goose-Nec...Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Airlonv LED Desk Lamp with Clamp, 17" Stepless Dimming Light, Black | 2700K-6500K, 100 LEDs, 360° Gooseneck, Fits Up to 3...Check price on Amazon (paid link)
A seat cushion or a proper chair3 options
Kitchen chairs are made for forty minutes. This is the item people put off longest and regret longest.
- If a chair is not happening yet, a wedge or memory-foam cushion is the honest interim
- Check the size against the actual seat
3 options — pick the one that fits, then tap through for the current price on Amazon.
Cushion Lab Patented Pressure Relief Seat Cushion for Long Sitting Hours on Office & Home Chair - Extra-Dense Memory Foam for Soft Support. Car Pad for Hip, Tailbone, Coccyx, Sciatica - BlackCheck price on Amazon (paid link)
C CUSHION LAB Extra Dense Lumbar Pillow - Patented Ergonomic Multi-Region Firm Back Support for Lower Back Pain Relief - Lumbar Support Cushion with Strap for Office Chair, Car, Sofa, Plane - GreyCheck price on Amazon (paid link)
BlissTrends Memory Foam Seat Cushion for Office Chair & Car Seat, Black | 4.7in Ergonomic Tailbone & Sciatica Support with...Check price on Amazon (paid link)