Making the Workplace More Efficient

Home office upgrades to boost productivity—and fun.
Making the Workplace More Efficient
Courtesy of Obvus Solutions, Gunnar, Eero, Tempur Pedic, Cubii
Bill Lindsey
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Working from a home office, whether full-time or as a way to catch up on projects on weekends, requires a basic setup of a desk, chair, and computer. However, make it more fun and efficient with the following items.

(Courtesy of Obvus Solutions)
Courtesy of Obvus Solutions
$74.99, obVus.com

Sitting at a desk all day can lead to bad posture and backaches, especially if the chair doesn’t provide great support. An alternative for those who use a laptop is this stand that goes from two inches above desk level to allow for ventilation, up to 21 inches, allowing users to work standing up. The laptop is held securely in a tray that can be angled for optimum viewing and keyboard access.

(Courtesy of Gunnar)
Courtesy of Gunnar
$64.99, Gunnar.com

Staring at a computer screen all day can be hard on your eyes because of the glare and blue light a screen or monitor emits. These attractive glasses can be a very practical solution to help prevent dry eyes, blurry vision, eyestrain, and headaches linked to computer screen exposure. Designed for all-day comfort, the anti-reflective lenses block 100 percent of harmful UV exposure.

(Courtesy of Eero)
Courtesy of Eero
$179.99, Eero.com

Maintaining a strong Wi-Fi connection can be challenging if the router is several rooms away from the home office, making this system worth considering. The lowkey design allows it to be discreetly placed anywhere, providing connectivity over a 6,000-square-foot area. It’s engineered with cutting-edge technology for use with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, delivering 2.3 Gbps for wired connections and 1.6 Gbps for wireless devices.

(Courtesy of Tempur Pedic)
Courtesy of Tempur Pedic
$89.00, TempurPedic.com

Because all too many office chairs look great in the catalog but are lacking in comfort when it comes time to take a seat, this might be the ultimate home office upgrade. Using the technology derived from making millions of comfortable mattresses, just flopping this onto any office seat instantly converts it into a delightful throne, so you can have style and seating happiness.

(Courtesy of Cubii)
Courtesy of Cubii
$199, Cubii.com

Imagine getting the health benefits of walking and using the stairs while seated at your desk—not likely, right? However, this clever device that tucks under a desk allows the user to stay fit. Utilizing the smooth movement of an elliptical system, the Cubii provides a low-impact workout that keeps energy levels high and stress low. The LED display monitors calories burned, as well as stride count, mileage, and the duration of each session.

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