Home Office and Virtual Classroom Essentials. With the majority of families working from home and kids taking classes online, here are some great products to make your home office or virtual classroom more friendly and efficient.
Nouhaus Ergo3D Ergoniomic Office Chair
$369.99; Nouhaus.com
For a chair that goes beyond ergonomics, one that conforms to your body and your life, take a seat with the Ergo3D. The 4D-Orbital Armrests glide and tilt to a perfect and precise position, while the unique ‘Just-For-Me’ Lumbar Support System adjusts and hugs your back into perfect alignment to reduce compression and pain. The Ergo3D is so comfy, you’ll forget you’re even working.
Quartet Glass Portable Dry-Erase Pad
$45; Quartet.com
The perfect dry-erase board that is compact to fit on any work surface or in your desk drawer. It will keep your notes safe while not in use due to the highly durable black poly protective cover and the greenguard tempered glass that is resistant to scratches and stains.
Quartet ReWritables Mini Magnetic Dry-Erase Marker
$25; Quartet.com
These markers have vivid eye catching colors that are easy to read and allows you to create precise lines for distinct handwriting and detailed drawing. The convenient magnetic eraser cap allows you to store your marker directly on the magnetic whiteboard for future use. These markers are also great for small offices and classroom use due to the non-toxic low odor ink.
OnePlus 10T Phone
From $649; OnePlus.com
A day's power in 10 minutes and double the battery lifespan. The fastest Snapdragon mobile platform delivers ultimate performance at your fingertips through 10% higher CPU and x4 Faster AI Speed. With up to 120Hz adaptive frame rate plus always-on HDR10+ and 10-bit colour for superior brightness and colour accuracy. Run up to 30 apps smoothly in the background. Plus HyperBoost Gaming Engine with GPA Frame Stabilizer and GLC (GPU Load Control) for the most compelling gaming experience.
Branded Weekly Calendar
$12.99; Tempaper.com
Take it one day at a time with these dry erase weekly calendar, a stylish addition to your refrigerator, wall or desk. This new peel and stick stationery will help you define goals and tasks while making command centers, office spaces, and bedrooms more stylish and organized. Easily wipe away last week’s to-do list and make room for the new tasks at hand.
Solare Headset
$219.99; BlueTigerHeadsets.com
Perfect for hands-free driving and home or office use, the powerful headset harvests light from any source, including indoor or outdoor, for continuous use and a virtually unlimited battery life.
VFAN Jr. Vintage Air Circulator
$69.99; Vornado.com
Its metal construction and authentic styling recreates our classic design for look and function to blend perfectly in smaller rooms and delivers unparalleled whole room air circulation with their signature Vortex Action. Features include 2 speed settings, a full action pivot head for multi-directional airflow. Style. Class. Performance.
HappyLight Duo 2-in-1 Light Therapy & Task Desk Lamp
$79.99; Verilux.com
This 2-in-1 desk lamp is a great addition to any home by safely bringing daylight indoors by emitting a bright white light that mimics sunlight. This customizable lighting solution is perfect for readers, artists, hobbyists, crafters, and anyone seeking a powerful lamp with adjustable light. This lamp offers true color rendering to illuminate the details and easy-to-use controls that allow you to change both color temperature and light intensity.
FlexiSpot’s E7 Pro Plus Standing Desk
$549.99; FlexiSpot.com
This desk is durable and designed to keep hard-core workaholics on their toes. With its enhanced stability and lifting speed, this scratch and stain resistant ergonomic desk frame is a must-have for the most conscientious student. Available in a variety of desktop options, including bamboo, FlexiSpot’s high quality E7 Pro Series has an energy-efficient LED display with an advanced keypad featuring three memory height presets and a programmable sit/stand reminder system.
Dry Erase Sticky Notes
$14.99 for 8; Tempaper.com
These dry erase sticky notes help you stay organized at home. Write inspiring affirmations, actionable goals and daily reminders on peel and stick notepads, available in a variety of eye-catching colors that bring sensible style to productive spaces.
iLive Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
$69.99; iLiveElectronics.com
The long-lasting headphones not only include a recharging case to protect and keep them fully charged, but have an active noise canceling feature, so music and movies aren’t interrupted by noise around them. They also have a waterproof/sweatproof design and a comfortable earpiece that can be worn for hours without discomfort.
Tanoshi Scholar-Kids’ Laptop
$299.99; TanoshiKidsComputers.com
With greater durability, more educational content and with Zoom and Google Meet compatibility, the Scholar is ideal for distance learning. Features a 2-in-1 including a detachable ergonomic keyboard, pre-loaded apps for distance learning such as Google Docs & Sheets, learn to code apps, and the ability to use with or without Internet access.
CA Essential Zoom Certified Webcam
$44.99; Amazon.com
The perfect webcam for online learning or staying connected to family when you head to college. This plug-and-play webcam features a 2.0MP camera, full HD 1080p, and autofocus and light correction, and the Zoom certification ensures it has passed rigorous testing for image quality. In addition, an omnidirectional microphone ensures your voice sounds natural. The built-in rotating privacy shutter ensures you are only seen when you want to be and the universal monitor mount is perfect for attaching to any screen.
Essential Oil Diffuser
$38.95; EverlastingComfort.net
Treat your working environment to a great oil diffuser to help you focus on a full day's work. Each diffuser provides over 13 hours of diffusion before needing any refills and offers seven different LED lights to set the mood of your office space. It can also be set by the hour to regulate the aroma.
Cyber Acoustics USB Speaker Bar
$24.99; Amazon.com
The perfect one-piece speaker for all your audio needs. The speaker conveniently clips to the bottom of most any monitor, creating a clutter free work and learning space. Plug-and-play, simple controls, and surprisingly great sound make this the perfect companion to any desktop.
SideTrak – Solo Touch Pro HD 15.8”
$479.99; SideTrak.com
A portable laptop monitor for every scholar, perfect for improving productivity wherever you do your best work. The Solo is a 15.8” freestanding portable monitor with a cover that has a sleek design and detailed HD picture. Adding a second screen increases productivity by 20 to 30 percent, saving you more than eight hours each week.
AverMedia Professional Connections DualCam Webcam
$139.99; Amazon.com
A full HD 1080p 30fps webcam to capture both the user and any document or object during video calls. Dual omnidirectional microphones to capture audio naturally and clearly, up to 3 m/9.8 ft. in all directions. AI noise reduction features to help amplify the speaker’s natural voice and remove ambient noises. CamEngine4 Software that delivers features like PIP(picture-in-picture), built-in rotation, focus mode adjustment, Keystone Correction, zoom and other features so you can always look your best.
Solos Blue Light Blocking Smart Glasses
$299; SolosGlasses.com
Experience the all-in-one convenience of having your audio, connectivity and fitness goals built right into your glasses. With music, phone, and voice assistance built right in, simply grab one device and you’re ready to go. Also available: Smart Sunglasses.
Wrist Pillow Mouse Wrist Rest
$12.25; Kensington.com
Soft support for mousing comfort. Secondary support layer of mouse pad helps provide all-day comfort. Pillow with super-soft, thick fabric cover conforms to your wrist without restricting motion. Large surface eliminates pressure points and makes mousing easier. Universal size works with all mice. Non-skid base keeps mouse pad firmly in place.
Updated: January 2023
