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When COVID started in 2020, the travel company I worked for sent everyone home. Since then, I\u2019ve worked remotely for two other companies and haven\u2019t been back to an office. Over the past five years, I\u2019ve learned what really makes a difference in a home office setup. If you\u2019re just starting to work from home, or simply looking to upgrade your space, these are the remote work essentials<\/a> I use daily.<\/p>

To make things even better, I\u2019ve included the best current discounts. Some standouts include this FlexiSpot Standing Desk<\/a> for $110, and a set of Soundcore Anker Noise Cancellation headphones<\/a> for only $35. These deals won\u2019t last forever, so grab them while they\u2019re available.<\/p>

12 Best Remote Work Essentials for Your Home Office<\/h2>
  1. Ergonomic Desk:<\/strong> The first thing I bought when I started working from home was a standing desk<\/a> to help with my posture. I had a manual crank for a few years, but recently upgraded to the EN1 from FlexiSpot<\/a>. It’s sturdy, easy to assemble and on sale for 45% off\u2014$110<\/em><\/li>
  2. Clear the Clutter:<\/strong> A tidy desk makes a huge difference. A Seven-Tier Desk File Organizer<\/a> not only looks great, but it can hold files, pens, a tablet and pretty much any office supply you can think of\u2014$34<\/em><\/li>
  3. Ergonomic Chair:<\/strong> I recommended this same FlexiSpot ergonomic folding chair<\/a> in another article<\/a> recently, and for good reason. It supports posture, reduces fatigue and pairs perfectly with a FlexiSpot standing desk<\/a>\u2014$200<\/em><\/li>
  4. Where’s My Stapler:<\/strong> For you Office Space<\/em> fans, if you’re going to get a stapler, it should to be the now-famous red Swingline<\/a> from the cult classic comedy of 1999. Just don’t pull a Milton and burn down the building\u2014$15<\/em><\/li>
  5. Blacked Out:<\/strong> When you have weekly Zoom meetings or just want some privacy in general, a blackout curtain set<\/a> will do the trick. It also keeps my office cooler in the summer\u2014$17<\/em><\/li>
  6. No Noise:<\/strong> If you have noisy neighbors, or in my case, workers building new apartments across the street, it can get a bit loud. These Soundcore Anker Noise Cancellation Headphones<\/a> help a lot and have decent sound quality, too\u2014$35<\/em><\/li>
  7. All-In-One:<\/strong> Even in a paper-light office, I still need to scan and print. Having this HP DeskJet 2855e All-in-One Printer<\/a> has been amazing, and printing from my phone wirelessly is something I use a lot even outside of work\u2014$60<\/em><\/li>
  8. Power Protector:<\/strong> Protect your expensive electronics with a surge protector<\/a>. I needed a new one and accidently bought one with a cord that’s too short. Learn from my mistake and grab this 10-foot version with four USB Ports<\/a>\u2014$15<\/em><\/li>
  9. File It:<\/strong> For documents that don\u2019t live on my desk, a portable storage hanging file organizer<\/a> with glide rails keeps everything neat. It keeps all my receipts, documents, bills and invoices easily organized and stored away when I don’t need it\u2014$26<\/em><\/li>
  10. Dell Desktop:<\/strong> While I use a laptop on the go, I prefer a desktop for my home office. This Dell 3030 Tower Desktop PC<\/a> is similar to mine and has plenty of power for office tasks like email, Zoom, social media and more\u2014$720<\/em><\/li>
  11. Double Vision:<\/strong> Once you use two monitors, there’s no going back. Samsung makes some of the best in the game, and these S32GF monitors<\/a> make multitasking effortless\u2014$240<\/em><\/li>
  12. Cord Consolidation:<\/strong> Cable clutter is real, but if you take the time to do cord management, it makes all the difference. This cable management set<\/a> has everything from zip ties and cable holders to sleeves and clips\u2014$16<\/em><\/li> <\/ol> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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