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My desk setup for remote work
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Remote Work Desk Setup Under $500: Everything I Actually Use I built my entire WFH setup for less than a MacBook, and my back thanked me. This is the no-fluff starter kit I wish I had on day 1 of remote work. Zero “aesthetic” junk here. Each item ...
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Core tech $184
 
Display and mounting $95
 
Ergonomics and Comfort $91
 
Input devices $42
 
Audio and video for calls $41
 
Cable and power management $19

Core tech $184

 
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$149 - 11" detachable laptop/tablet. ChromeOS + full keyboard. Handles Docs, Zoom, email
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 (11) - Lenovo
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TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones$22 - 50k+ sales/mo. Noise canceling for calls
TAGRY Bluetooth True Wireless Earbuds 60H
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UGREEN 4-Port USB Hub $13 - Adds ports since Chromebooks are light on them
USB Hubs | Multi-Port Solutions for Your Devices | UGREEN US
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Display and mounting $95

 
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Sceptre 24" 1080p Monitor $79 - HDMI. Second screen doubles productivity
Sceptre 24-inch Prime 1080p LED Monitor
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VIVO Single Monitor Arm $16 Frees up desk space, adjustable height
VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount, Up to 32"
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Ergonomics and Comfort $91

 
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HUANUO Laptop Stand $18 Raises screen to eye level. No more tech neck
Laptop Stand - HUANUO
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Weighted Seat Cushion $25 Turns any dining chair into a comfy work chair
Wiggle Seat Big Portable Sensory Chair Cushion ...
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VIVO Standing Desk Converter $48 Sit/stand without buying a whole new desk
VIVO 32in K Series Height Adjustable Desk Converter
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Input devices $42

 
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Logitech K380 Keyboard* $20 Bluetooth, works with multiple devices
Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard - Multi-OS
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Logitech M185 Mouse $12 - Reliable wireless, 1yr battery
Logitech M185 Compact Wireless Mouse - Designed for Laptops
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Large Mouse Pad w/ Wrist Rest $10 - Cheap fix for wrist pain
Mouse Pads & Wrist Rests - Allsop
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Audio and video for calls $41

 
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NexiGo N60 1080p Webcam $23 - Privacy cover + mic. Big upgrade over laptop cams
NexiGo N60 1080P Webcam with Microphone
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TONOR USB Conference Mic $18 - Omni pickup. Sounds way better on Zoom than built-in
Conference Microphones - TONOR
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Cable and power management $19

 
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TONOR USB Conference Mic $18 - Omni pickup. Sounds way better on Zoom than built-in
20W Chargers - Anker UK
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J Channel Cable Raceway $7 - Stick under desk, hide the spaghetti
Electriduct Large J Channel Cable Raceway
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Productivity and wellness $26

 
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Digital Kitchen Timer $6 - Physical pomodoro. No phone distraction
Digital kitchen timer - ADE-HOME
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Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard $8 - Sticks to monitor stand for to-dos
Desktop Whiteboard - Amazon.com
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Blue Light Glasses $12 - Amazon basics. Helps with 6pm+ screen time
livho High Tech Blue Light Glasses
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Desk basics

 
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Desk Lamp $0 - Use what you have, point away from screen
Honeywell Desk Lamp, Eye Protection Reading Light for Home or ...
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Foot Rest $0 - You can use a shoebox. Seriously works
Foot Rest - Amazon.fr
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Notebook + Pen $0 - Any will do for quick notes
Notebook And Pen - Amazon.com
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