After months of hard work, your home office deserves a promotion. Increase your comfort and productivity by upgrading your workspace. Enjoy zero commuting time and keep everything you need close at hand. We’re here to help you harness the right tools and tech for your job with these five essentials.
1. Buy Some Time.
Don’t let storms stand in your way. You can purchase peace of mind. This battery back-up system gives you precious extra minutes when there’s an outage, and protects your hardware from power surges. Work seamlessly through short outages without missing a beat. For longer interruptions, finish your sentence, save your work and power down your computer safely. APC Back-UPS BE670M1, $69.99, Newegg, newegg.com
2. Now Hear This.
Make calls and conduct online meetings with total focus. These noise-cancelling headphones pair wirelessly to your devices and allow you to tune out outside distractions. Communicate your best ideas with crystal clear audio. After the meeting is over, keep these comfortable headphones on and listen to your favorite productivity-boosting playlist. Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones, $349, Best Buy, 1701 Crossing Drive, Berkshire Crossing, Wyomissing, 610.375.3340. bestbuy.com
3. Work Your Magic.
A computer is vital to your home office. Built by Computer Wizards, this desktop is custom-designed to fit your needs. A small footprint gives you elbow room, while an AMD Ryzen 3 processor and an NVMe solid state drive provide plenty of horsepower to get everything done with speed. Computer Wizards Plus Desktop, $599.99, Computer Wizards, 325 W. Main St., Kutztown, 484.646.9064. computerwizardsproit.com
4. Pro Seat.
Every office needs a comfortable chair. The Apex chair looks great and fits any budget. The mesh back keeps you cool and the seat cushion is customizable to match your décor. An M5 mechanism lets you adjust your chair for an ergonomic fit. Sit back and race through your to-do list! Apex Task and Conference Chair, starts at $345 (includes residential shipping via UPS), Ethosource, LLC Reading Showroom, 30 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, 610.927.6464. ethosource.com
5. Camera Ready.
Use lights to look your best at the next online meeting. This task lamp features built-in LED bulbs for optimal brightness. The thin bar design provides a sleek, modern look. Good lighting also reduces eye strain and helps you to focus. Just plug it in, and you’re ready for your close-up. Lemke LED Task Lamp, $40, Target, locations in Exeter Township, Muhlenberg Township & Wyomissing, target.com
