Devices and Gadgets Every Home Office Needs

A well-equipped home office is the key to being productive and efficient if you work from home. Getting into the work-mode, keeping your focus on the task at hand and looking professional and serious about your business will all be much easier if you have a good home office. So, don’t hesitate to invest in making your workspace comfortable and functional. Here are some of the best and handiest smart gadgets and devices that will make your work easier, better and faster.

Data sentinel

A traditional office usually has an expensive security system that protects sensitive information, and your simple anti-virus software can’t even compare to it. However, if you really need to keep your data protected, get Cujo Internet Firewall for your computer. This little guy works non-stop and protects your entire network and all the devices connected to it.

Multiport USB Adapter

The personal computer is the centerpiece, and this ZipHUB adapter expands its functionalities. Transfer files, add a secondary monitor, use LAN, basically work with your other USB peripherals every day. The compact adapter for Surface Pro 7 is ready where your work takes you.

Noise-canceling headphones

Even if you always work behind closed doors, sometimes you can still hear your kids playing, your neighbors mowing the lawn or cars stuck in traffic. If you want to block these distractions, invest in a good pair of noise-canceling headphones. They will block out all unwanted sounds, while allowing you to play music and take calls.

Smart thermostat

The appropriate temperature is crucial to human productivity and concentration. Research shows that the optimal workplace temperature is 71.6 degrees F or 22 degrees C, so make sure you have a smart thermostat to keep the temperature constant. Nest Thermostat will let you program it and then it will learn from your behaviour and keep your office cozy for you.

A reliable scanner

Paper files only create clutter and take up space. So, if you want to get rid of all your documents, receipts and business cards, but you need the information on them, get yourself a handy scanner. It will help you store all of them on your computer and allow you to access them whenever you need.

Printers for the win

Don’t waste your precious time visiting the nearest printing shop whenever you need physical copies of documents. Instead, get a home office printer that will allow you to print as many copies as you need. Most of today’s models are wireless and connect to your Wi-Fi network, so you can use them from anywhere in the house, and from any device. Also, if you love to keep your office organized, don’t hesitate to get a label printer. A good Dymo printer and enough of the Dymo LabelWriter label tape is all you need to keep your files, boxes and cabinets neat and organized.

Smart lighting

Do you often forget whether you’ve turned the lights off before you left your office? Well, no more dilemma with these smart light bulbs! They connect to your smartphone and you can turn them on or off remotely, control brightness or even set timers for automatic shut-down. Another cool thing some of these smart bulbs can do is track your GPS coordinates and turn on just before you enter your office. The future is here!

Keep your drink warm or cool

If you want to make sure that your coffee stays warm during those long Skype meetings, get yourself a mug warmer. It will keep your beverage toasty until you have the time to enjoy it. However, if you’re not a big coffee or tea person and prefer something cold and refreshing, you can invest in a small office refrigerator. It’s going to keep your cans, bottles and snacks cool – perfect for long summer workdays.

No matter if you work from home full-time or just use your home office to finish up some work, try to make it as comfortable and functional as possible. So, invest in some (or all) of these amazing office gadgets and watch your productivity soar.

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