1BenQ ScreenBar monitor light
Working at home often means a dim spare room or a kitchen table after dark. The BenQ ScreenBar sits on top of a monitor and lights the desk without any glare on the screen. A sensor adjusts the brightness to the room, and it runs from a USB port, so it takes up no desk space at all.
Pros
- No glare on the screen.
- Adjusts to the room automatically.
- Takes no desk space.
Cons
- Needs a monitor, so it won't sit on a laptop screen.
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2Rain Design mStand laptop stand
Hunching over a laptop all day is hard on the neck. The mStand lifts and tilts the laptop closer to eye level, so they can pair it with a separate keyboard and mouse. It's a single piece of aluminium that matches a MacBook and helps keep it cool, with a hole at the back to tidy cables.
Pros
- Better posture at the desk.
- Solid aluminium, built to last.
- Helps the laptop stay cool.
Cons
- Fixed height, so it doesn't adjust.
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3Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones
Home has its own noise, from the washing machine to the neighbour's drill. Sony's WH-1000XM6 are some of the best noise-cancelling headphones around, so they can focus or take calls in peace. Six microphones keep their voice clear on calls, the battery lasts up to 30 hours and they connect to a laptop and phone at once.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancelling.
- Clear voice on calls.
- Laptop and phone at once.
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4Orbitkey Desk Mat
A good desk mat makes a kitchen table feel like a proper workspace. Orbitkey's is made from vegan leather and recycled felt, with a slot to hide loose papers and a magnetic holder that stops the charging cable sliding off the desk. It comes in medium and large.
Pros
- Turns any table into a desk.
- Hides loose papers.
- Keeps cables in place.
Cons
- Measure the desk before choosing a size.
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5YETI Rambler 14oz mug
Home workers make a coffee, get pulled into a call and find it stone cold an hour later. YETI's Rambler mug is vacuum insulated, so the drink stays hot right to the end, and the MagSlider lid stops splashes near the keyboard. It's dishwasher safe and has a proper handle.
Pros
- Coffee stays hot through meetings.
- Splash-resistant lid.
- Dishwasher safe.
Cons
- Heavier than a ceramic mug.
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What to buy someone who loves working from home
Home workers spend hours at the same desk, so small upgrades make a real difference. The best gifts for home workers improve comfort, light and focus. Ask whether they use a laptop or a monitor first. A desk mat or light suits almost any setup.
How we picked these gifts for home workers
We picked each product for what home workers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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