1. A hands-free Bluetooth remote so you can read an e-book or scroll through TikTok without even having to *touch* your Kindle or phone. It's also great to use while scrolling in the bath so you don't get your phone wet — check it out in action on TikTok ! Promising reviews : "What a difference this makes.
I'm usually TikToking while in bed, and have my phone on a stand. Not having to raise my hand to scroll up or down is amazing!" — Phons S "I use this just to scroll while reading on my iPad. It allows me to curl up in the blankets while I have my iPad in a holder.
(It may be lazy, but I’m obsessed all the same.) Super comfortable to hold/wear around your finger. Was easy to connect with my iPad and definitely worth the money in my opinion.
" — Mandi Arnold Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors). 2.
A pair of prism spectacles if you have a boatload of work to get done but just don't see yourself sitting upright today...
Promising review: "I didn't know what I was missing until I used this. My life is now complete. If you enjoy comfort and lazy binge-watching but don't care how ridiculous you look wearing these, then you have found Nirvana.
My glasses fit in these just fine. Takes a minute to get used to, then it becomes your reason to live. Expect people to laugh at you, but forgive them for they know not what they are missing.
" — Michael Boyd Get them from Amazon for $12.99 . 3.
A magnetic cable wrangler that'll hold your various chargers so you don't have to crawl under your desk or move heavy furniture to retrieve them when they ultimately fall off of your desk or into a couch crevice. Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say: "I have this magnetic cable manager and absolutely love it! Cannot tell you how many times my Mac charger would come unplugged and then swiftly fall behind my desk. Then I'd have the annoying task of getting underneath said desk and try to feed the wire back up to my laptop.
Beyond annoying. This has been such a problem solver! Additionally, Smartish is a small business." Promising review: "It’s heavy and won’t slide.
The magnet in it is strong so it will hold your phone charger to your desk or nightstand. It’s extremely convenient, so you don’t have to hunt around on the floor for your charger." — Tori Scott Get it from Amazon for $29.
99 (available in two sizes and four colors). 4. A flexible universal tablet stand so you can use your tablet in a hands-free manner anywhere — even the couch or your bed.
BTW — Tablift is a small business created by Scott Blevins after he had trouble finding a tablet stand for his bed. This is compatible with Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and most other tablets (but you may have to remove the case in some cases). Promising reviews : "This stand is the best for just about anywhere you want to use it.
I use it mainly while sitting on my recliner. So many ways to adjust for your comfort. Buy this, you won't regret it.
" — Sr Nerrad Rekolb "Well made. Works great! Holds my Samsung tablet just fine. Allows me to read the news and communicate while in bed.
Allows me to watch all my downloaded movies in comfort when staying at hotels." — A. Case Get it from Amazon for $49.
99 . 5. Or a gooseneck tablet and phone stand you can hook up to your bed frame or nightstand so you can mindlessly scroll TikTok — look, Ma, no hands! — while Netflix also plays in the background.
😈 Promising reviews: "It is a very cool device, and I love using it with my Kindle and Kindle page turner for hands-free reading!!! It is very secure and doesn’t move once attached properly. It is tough to adjust if it’s not attached, and I like that. Highly recommend!" — Dottie "This has been on my wishlist for AGES! After getting some birthday money, I finally pulled the trigger.
Between this and the remote page-turner, I never need to leave my bed again. Weekend plans? Forget about it. This thing is permanently attached to my headboard, and it's very sturdy! It is a bit stiff and hard to maneuver, but that just means you don't have to worry about it going limp while holding your Kindle.
10/10 recommended" — Hannah Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in black and white). 6.
A foldable TV tray with L-shaped legs so you can slide it right up to your sofa or bed when you cannot be bothered to work from a proper desk and chair. PS: Table-Mate is a small biz. Promising review : "I work from home and like to work on the couch sometimes.
This is perfect for that, and the other thing I like is it folds down so I can hide it away easily when I’m not working. Also, it is very, very easy to put together! Fits my laptop just fine. Plenty of legroom, especially since it’s adjustable.
Not the MOST sturdy piece of furniture I’ve ever had, but the weight of the laptop is not concerning on it at all." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two sizes and four finishes).
7. A waterproof phone holder that allows you to watch Netflix in the shower!! Your routine may only take nine minutes, but that's nine minutes you could be watching Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 4 . Promising review : "So great for those long everything showers.
Now I am never bored in the shower! And it keeps my phone dry. Sound is great — it’s not muffled at all and you can hear your phone clearly." — Laura Get it from Amazon for $8.
49+ (available in six colors). 8. Some Anker clip-on earbuds if — try as you might — typical earbuds just don't fit your ears and are constantly falling out or applying painful pressure.
Reviewers say these are so comfortable, they often forget they're even wearing them. Promising review : "I’ve wanted these since they were released but couldn’t justify the price when I had perfectly good AirPods at home. The problem with the AirPods was I couldn’t get them to stay in my ears and if they ever did manage to stay in for more than 10 minutes, my ears would hurt.
I tried other headphones but none of them had a good transparency mode which was really important to me. These ones went on sale for Prime Day and I immediately bought them! They’re awesome. They were odd to get used to, but after about a day of using them I started to even forget they were there.
Even if I’m actively listening to something I have no trouble hearing what’s going on around me. The sound quality is impressive and I don’t feel like it’s subpar to AirPods at all. " — Ashley Get them from Amazon for $55.
99 (available in two colors). 9. Or some affordable over-ear active noise-canceling headphones that offer up to 60 hours of playtime on a single charge! That's a whole lotta TikTok.
Promising review : "I was saving up money to buy $500 AirPods Max. I thought I would take a chance on these since I’ve owned products from this company before. I’m blown away by the quality of these headphones!!!! I’ve bought $30 headphones before, but never like these.
The active noise cancellation is great. They also work great wired. I wore them for an entire flight and bus ride, and never felt any discomfort.
One feature that caught me off guard, which they don’t advertise, is that I’m able to connect to several devices. And it switches automatically based on which one is playing media!!!! I have zero reason to buy AirPods Max unless I really want to flex my disposable income. With the money I saved buying these, I bought a new camera.
I’m very happy with this purchase ." — @pacificyo Get them from Amazon for $49.99 (available in eight colors).
10. An ergonomic armrest pillow so if you're going to spend your day on your rump, you at least do it sitting upright instead of curled over in a spine-compromising position. Promising review : "Very comfortable and sturdy.
When I received it in a small vacuum-packed bag, I thought there’s no way this will work, but I let it sit overnight and was amazed by how big and firm the memory foam was! I can now bring my laptop to the living room with me and finish my work. It’s also a great relief on my arms/shoulders since I’m recovering from rotator cuff injuries and suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome." — Steelerbb Get it from Amazon for $58.
99 (available in five colors). 11. A Simple Modern tumbler if you're looking for an option that will keep you hydrated and your drink cold for hours on end and you don't really care about the name brand.
🤷♀️ It also comes in a bunch of pretty pastels, sooo it's really a no-brainer. Many reviewers said they find themselves drinking more water when they have a straw, and the fact that it's so dang cute doesn't hurt either! BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says, "I finally decided to hop on board the hype train for these big tumblers and am already obsessed with my Simple Modern one! I opted for the mint green color and it's as pretty as I'd hoped in person. The fact that this has both a straw and a handle means I end up carrying it around with me and drinking WAY more water than I did before.
BTW! I highly recommend getting straw covers to protect against dust and germs — as pictured above, I got cute cloud ones (like these ) and they work perfectly!" Promising review : "If you have been wanting a Stanley cup, believe me, save yourself some money and get this cup! You will end up with a better cup than the Stanley! I have dropped/tipped over this cup a couple of times and only a couple of drops of water come out. If I did that to my Stanley, water got everywhere! And this cup keeps the water so cold. And if you purchase silicone straw toppers, it keeps the water even colder! Also, it fits in my car cup holder, and my Stanley really didn’t .
Love this cup!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes and 30 colors). Also available in a style without the handle ! 12.
And a hollow ice cube tray designed just for tumblers so you never have to struggle to stab your straw through the minefield of ice you dumped in there. Promising review : "The shape of the ice is perfect because it doesn’t block the flow of water like normal ice does. It also keeps the water cool longer and I’ve been able to use it in more than just a Stanley.
Good quality and worth the cost! " — Nathan Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors). 13.
Andddd a tumbler-friendly snack tray with four slots for all of your favorite finger foods. Or..
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. you could make a mini cheese plate with crackers, preserves, nuts — you get the picture! Promising review : "Okay, I bought this as a joke for my kid. But I ended up using it all summer.
For someone who forgets to eat in their ADHD-medicated hyper focus, having a thing of snacks with my water was a game changer. Sincerely. If you have ADHD, try this! My food didn’t touch (if you know, you know) and I actually ate my breakfast-lunch while setting up my classroom.
It’s not floppy, but pretty strong. It fits a lot. It hasn’t become discolored, and I had spaghetti sauce in it overnight in the sink.
Joke turned into need. Try it!!!!!! " — Kimberly Rozema Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).
14. A heated eye massager that'll not only keep your noggin nice and toasty, but it can help with a slew of concerns from eye strain and dry eyes to headaches. It has five different oscillating massage settings *and* built-in Bluetooth so you can listen to your fave podcast or a spa playlist on Spotify while you relax.
Promising review : "OMG this is my new favorite anything!!!!! I have dry eye AND chronic insomnia — I use this right before I go to sleep, and I'm asleep before the end of the treatment every time! It is an absolute luxury and SO worth the money. Note: I don't use the massage because this feature is loud; however, you don't need it, because the 'pressure' feature is, essentially, a massage. I feel like I'm treating my dry eye with a delightful, comfortable warmth while getting a decadent temple massage at the same time.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!! " — Leslie B. Get it from Amazon for $55.99 (available in three colors).
15. A tech organizer to guarantee nothing goes missing when you transfer your setup from one room to another. FYI: The handy organizer fits laptops 13–17 inches.
It's also from a small biz ! Promising review : "I have meetings throughout a big building so this makes it easy to keep organized and have everything together. Gone are the days of juggling my office items and coffee cup." — Janessa Get it from Amazon for $29.
99+ (available in five colors). 16. An armrest caddy so you can keep your comfort beverages and TV remotes right by your side — no worries about spilling or losing anything between the couch cushions.
Promising review: "I was skeptical when we ordered this, but I can't say enough how well this works . I can now sit on the couch with my hot cup of coffee and read my morning emails without worry." — Michael Get it from Amazon for $39.
99 (available in five colors). 17. A 360-degree rotating headphone holder where you can safely store your AirPod Maxes so you don't accidentally elbow them off your desk yet again.
Promising reviews: " This is worth more than its cost. The mount actually comes with an extra sticky pad, so if you choose to remove/move the mount to somewhere else, you can do it at your own leisure. The quality of the material doesn't feel too cheap, and it's quite sturdy.
We've bumped into it a couple of times, but it hasn't broken or anything. The mount is extremely versatile in its flexibility and possible mounting options. Best I've seen out of other compact options (that aren't gaming headphone stands that take desk space).
" — Forest Nguyen "I have a white desk and a light gray chair, and this headphone hanger matches the design perfectly. The quality and simple hinged design is brilliant. The adhesive is very strong, provided you clean the surface before applying and let it cure for 24 hours before hanging anything on it.
" — Henry Ting Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in black and white). 18.
A USB-powered laptop cooling pad with three fans that work harder than Kris Jenner herself. That way, you can focus on your work (aka Sims) and not the fact that your laptop sounds like it's about to take flight after simply asking it to open Spotify. Promising review: "This works extremely well.
My laptop's fans used to scream to the point it would make you scream into your microphone just to talk to your friends on Discord. With this product, that diminished, and I don’t have to worry about the fans kicking up that loud ever again..
.I fully recommend this product just as it was recommended to me by a friend with a similar laptop problem. I honestly don't ever see this product failing to support my demands.
" — Kaleb Urquhart Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors). 19.
A USB-powered LED light strip that 1) just looks cool and 2) is actually practical as it can help reduce eye fatigue and prevent headaches — something that comes in clutch when you're staring at a glowing box for 10+ hours a day. Promising review: "I have procrastinated in writing this review and am actually happy to say that after a year, the product is continuing to stay strong. The adhesion is as strong as it was on day one, and this product is continuing to meet and exceed expectations.
I have noticed significantly less eye strain. If I were needing computer monitor backlighting again, I wouldn't hesitate to repurchase. " — college_engineer Get it from Amazon for $8.
25+ (available for monitors up to 80 inches). 20. A foldable reacher tool so when you've become one with your couch, you don't have to get up to grab anything off your coffee table.
Bionic man? Basically. Promising review : "This device is sturdier than many and has better lifting power, too. I can use it on reasonably medium-weight items without them slipping, and have been able to pick up cardboard coasters and coins with it, too.
It also folds down for storage but I keep it deployed and have one on both floors so I don't have to carry it around. Great for reaching items on top shelves if you're short." — Bob Smith Get it from Amazon for $21.
95+ (available in four lengths). 21. A charging station with six USB charging ports if you're sick of having to use six different cords and a power strip (that gets alarmingly hot) to make sure your phone/tablet/e-reader/laptop are all sufficiently charged.
This dock comes with six cords for Apple devices, but is still compatible with other charger types. If you have Android devices, pick up a set of short USB-C cords. You can charge phones, tablets, smart watches, and even a Nintendo Switch in this thing.
Promising review: "This is a great device to organize all your mobile devices and charge them as well. I did not understand the LED function, but when you turn it on, each slot that is actively charging has slight blue glow to the divider. At a glance, you can see which devices are charging and which are charged.
I like this. It is not so bright that it is distracting. I also love the fact that all my devices are now organized in one place with nice short cords for charging.
Gone are all my cords snaked around on my desk. I am using it for both iOS and Android devices. The device only came with lightning cables, so I purchased some 6-inch USB-C cables for my Android devices.
Everything is working great and looks great too. Also the device has a nice long power cord so it easily reaches to the wall plug for power." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.
23 . 22. A five-compartment snack spinner that might have been made with kids in mind but what kid do you know with an Amazon Prime account? That's right, buy it for yourself.
Promising review: "I am so excited about these! Easy to use! Spill-proof! Going to be great on the road, in the boat, on a picnic. Honestly, the options are endless. Great quality as well.
" — Ally Mahler Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors). 23.
A mag-safe controller clip so you can play your favorite console games remotely. There's just something about having a 6-inch screen right in front of your face, you know? Promising review : "This is so much better than the ones that have the plastic clamp that holds the phone. Problem with those is all the weight of the phone is at the rear of the controller so it’s always wanting to pull the front up.
With this you can adjust it so the phone is right above the controller giving you perfect balance. I t’s easy to put on. The magnet is strong.
No complaints! " — Andy Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two colors). 24.
And an undetectable mouse jiggler for WFH baddies who just need a few minutes to themselves every now and then. This will keep you active on Google Chat, Teams, Slack, etc. so you can run to Dunkin' and grab a much-deserved coffee! PS: Tech8 is a small biz.
Promising reviews: "Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy, and I'm pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite.
" — Amazon Customer "This works perfectly and is very quiet, sometimes I forget it’s on! Perfect when you need to leave your desk for a moment but don’t want your system to blackout and have to sign in all over again!" — Raul Get it from Amazon for $18.59+ (available in eight styles). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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