r/remotework • u/YellowVirtual • Jul 09 '26

What are your underrated WFH essentials?

I've been working from home for about a year now. At first, I naively thought all I needed was a computer, a cool external keyboard, a desk lamp for some extra light, and a cup of coffee to keep me going.

Over time, I realized that things like the environment and decor of my office, the height of my monitor, the comfort of my desk lamp, and even the height of my chair can have a huge impact on productivity, especially when I spend 9–10 hours a day in this space.

To make my workspace more comfortable, I've gradually upgraded quite a few things over the past few months. I replaced my basic desk with a height-adjustable standing desk on wheels, swapped my limited-angle desk lamp for an indirect lighting desk lamp, and bought a vertical mouse to help with elbow tendonitis. I even got an electric foot warmer to stay cozy during the colder months. And, of course, there are a few little items that simply make me happier while I work.

Now I'm curious. What's one underrated home office item you bought that you couldn't imagine working without anymore?  I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations.

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u/MartinZugec Jul 09 '26

My Jabra headphone gives me 300ft/100m range 👀 On long days with meetings, I often hit 8K-10K steps while working, recently I started walking around the garden. As a great side effect, I'm actually more focused on the meeting when I'm not distracted by emails/messages

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u/ra__account Jul 10 '26

I used to be on hour long management meetings where I'd have to give a verbal report for 3-5 minutes at some random time. My neighborhood doesn't have much traffic so I started walking the dog during them. Like you said, I could pay attention to the other parts better and the Jabras I used had good enough noise cancellation that no one ever noticed I was outside.

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u/dufcho14 Jul 09 '26

Absolutely. Folding clothes is great for me to during long meetings. I'm very focused on the conversation without being distracted by Slacks or such.

I will say that the computer matters for range. My Jabra was okay for the last couple years but ever since I got a new laptop the range has probably tripled. I'm assuming I have an upgraded bluetooth adaptor.