I've been working on my laptop full-time since 2021, and I am often travelling with it. These items were game-changers for my workflow and productivity level! And yes, I do travel with pretty much all of this stuff. I spend enough time on my computer...
After a mouse, if you can only get one thing make it this portable monitor. This made the biggest difference to my work life.
Portable Computer Monitor
My favourite accessory! This mouse is USB rechargable and native blue tooth - no outlet needed. But it comes with a USB dongle if you want
Wireless Rechargable Mouse
This might be a me problem, but I hate when my forearms stick to the table or desk. I used to use a towel, but then I got this mouse pad and it solved it for me! I put it lenthwise under my mousing arm. Bonus it doubles as a screen cleaner.
Mouse Pad/Cleaning Cloth
This is my newest office addition. I do a lot of video calls, and found the angle of my Surface Pro not great. I got two of these, so my monitor and computer are at eye level now, much more comfortable
Laptop Stand
I travel with this multiport with surge protection. I can plug it into my travel adapter if needed, but it protects my phone and computer from unpredictable currents in countries with unstable grids.
Power Bar with Surge Protection
I LOVE my surface pro, but I don't love the microsoft keyboard. This off brand one lights up, has a slight life when folded over, and doesn't need to be connected to the surface to work!
Wireless keyboard & cover for surface pro
This is new for me, and I have been FLOORED by it. This power bank ran my computer & monitor for and hour while I hosted a live video call, and only used 35% of the battery. So handy to have a powerbank that works for my laptop too!