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1. A compact sweep and swipe tool that will quickly become your new favorite desk accessory. Use the brush side to sweep away dust and crumbs from your keyboard, then turn it over to use the microfiber pad to swipe away fingerprints from your screen.
Promising review: "Excellent tool that has really made all the little annoyances of owning a newer MacBook with touchbar go away. The brush is great as clearing away dust, dirt, and debris from the keyboard and the screen cleaner really does take care of the finger prints on the screen with ease. I now have two, one for the office and one for my home office!" PrimeBurntOrange
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
2. A USB-C multiport adapter it packs in a surprising amount of ports for such a slim design. Just plug it into your laptop's USB-C port and you'll now have an extra three standard USB ports, an SD and Micro SD card slot, and an HDMI port so you can connect your laptop to a TV or second monitor!
Promising review: "I received a new MacBook Air from my employer, and because it only has two USB-C ports, I needed a hub to connect my keyboard, monitor and other devices. This one seemed to have a lot of good reviews and a very fair price, so I thought it worth a try. I'm glad I did! It's made extremely well and is much smaller than I expected, yet provides all the connections I need. It's good for home use, but I'll definitely travel with this when I'm able to do so again. I highly recommend this product. Good price and fast shipping too!" NoRest4wkd
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
3. A laptop fan that will stop your laptop from overheating when you have 300 Google Chrome tabs, Spotify, Photoshop, Slack, Outlook, and Excel all open at the same time.
Promising review: "First off let me say that this cooling fan is ULTRA quite, there is simply ZERO noise! Im the kind of guy who has approximately 70+ tabs open at the same time streaming different things at once and i play games on it here and there, my laptop tends to get really hot and occasionally shuts off [I do many things at once]. so i decided to get a cooling fan and man this thing didn't disappoint! My laptop stays cool the whole time, like it doesn't even get warm [OK maybe a little warm]." Luis A.
Get it from Amazon for $29.97 [available in five colors].
4. A ridiculously helpful sticker featuring all of the Mac OS shortcut combinations so you can stop googling "how to take a screenshot on a Macbook" every single day.
Promising review: "I love these stickers so much that I purchased an extra for a friend. It is so nice to have shortcuts easily accessible at just a glance vs having to search the same shortcuts over and over again. The shop owner is also extremely responsive and kind." Courtney C.
ShortcutSticker is a small Etsy shop based in Bay City, Michigan.
Get it from ShortcutSticker on Etsy for $4.95 [available in two finishes].
5. A padded laptop sleeve to keep your computer protected from any accidental drops as you commute from your home office to the real office.
Promising review: "I don't write reviews often because i get lazy but this case just saved my laptop. My water bottle exploded in my backpack and didn't realize till it was too late. I saw that everything in my backpack including the case was drenched but the interior was still dry! The only thing that was saved was my new laptop and i am absolutely grateful for it." Brian
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ [available in four sizes and 17 colors].
6. A surprisingly spacious laptop case that has enough room to also store your chargers, notebooks, and other random office supplies you don't really need but like to carry around just in case.
Promising review: "Such a great sleeve! But its more than just a sleeve. It has inner compartments along with a wide strap allowing you to really secure it in place. I was thinking Id only use the sleeve at home to keep dust and animal hair from filtering inside it [that can start fires, Ive heard]. The sleeve has top handles allowing it to be carried like a bag or purse. Perfect and then some! The price is low for what you get!" Deb L.
Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ [available in two sizes and seven colors].
7. A slim adjustable reading lamp it connects directly into your laptop's USB port to provide some helpful light when you're working in dark conditions. If your laptop doesn't have a backlit keyboard, this will basically be a game-changer.
Promising review: "I desperately needed a light for my laptop to complete my work at night without disturbing others. This light was not only a great price but so easy to use with its usb feature. It flexible so it can bend at any angle you desire and gives three light settings with a soft touch sensor. Its very light and its sleek design makes it easy to transport in my laptop bag." Kelly P.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ [available in two colors].
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8. A privacy screen protector that filters blue light and makes your screen impossible to read from the sides, that way your boss and co-workers can't tell that you've spent all day scrolling through BuzzFeed Shopping lists.
Promising review: "I have never had one of these screens before so I was not sure what to expect. I was in a meeting and my neighbor inquired what I had done to make it so they could not see my screen. I did not notice a difference as I was looking at it head on. So It works! I told them and where to get one. Perfect for when you are in a public space and want to keep what you are doing private." Ramona
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ [available in 22 sizes].
9. A set of arm rest pads so your wrists stay cushioned and comfortable while you respond to another round of pointless emails all afternoon.
Promising review: "I use these pads all the time. I'm sure it's not ergonomically correct for me to rest my wrists on my laptop while I type, but it's hard to kick bad habits... so if you're in the same boat with the same annoyingly sharp edges on your Mac, these puppies are the perfect solution. They significantly extend my comfortable writing window." Samuel N.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.98 [available in two sizes].
10. An easy-to-pair Bluetooth mouse for those intense projects where the touchpad on your laptop just isn't cutting it. The mouse lasts up to 500 hours on a single charge and has a noiseless click so the sound of you rapidly deleting through those pointless emails won't disturb anybody nearby.
Promising review: "I am using this with a 2011 late MacBook Pro and it's working perfectly. Nice indicator while charging which is a red LED, and when it's fully charged the indicator turns blue. I honestly can't comment on how long it works before it goes dead, as I haven't been paying attention to that. Like some others, I was amazed at how light this was, slightly thinner than a Magic Mouse which I had felt was going to make a difference, but hasn't. This is very lightweight, and works fantastic. No issues pairing." Seth Z
Get it from Amazon for $12.69+ [available in six colors].
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11. A perfectly sized set of clamps that can be easily installed on the underside of your desk so you have the perfect place to store your laptop when the work day is finally over.
Promising review: "What a fantastic product. I recently upgraded my desk setup and was looking for a minimalist approach to mounting my work laptop. After spending a lot of time looking at inferior and bulky options I stumbled across SeekonSolutions. This mount is sturdy, sleek, and low profile, exactly what I was looking for." Sean C.
SeekonSolutions is a small Etsy shop based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Get it from SeekonSolutions from Etsy for $14.88+ [available in two thickness options and three colors].
12. A webcam cover to help ease the paranoia that all your co-workers can still see you even though you hit "end call" and the meeting is definitely over.
Promising review: "I didnt think I would love this product as much as I do, but its amazing! I previously used white tape, stickers, or small sticky notes to block the camera on my computer, monitor, and iPad, but they all left a sticky residue that was difficult to clean. These webcam covers are easy to install, look sleek, and function perfectly." Diane L. Mucha
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $5.52 [also available in a pack of eight].
13. A super sleek wooden laptop stand that lifts your screen and keyboard to the perfect height and easily disassembles when not in use.
Promising review: "This stand exceeded my expectations! It was crafted so beautifully and is amazing quality. I also love that it is easy to take apart and store away without taking up too much space. I got the increased size because I have a MacBook Pro and it is very sturdy. I am so happy with my purchase!" Erandi S.
CamHarness is a small Etsy shop based in Minsk City, Belarus.
Get it from CamHarness on Etsy for $24.43+ [originally $30.54+, available in two sizes and four colors].
14. A portable screen you can connect to your laptop and easily take from room to room. It might just fill the void left in your heart from when you had to leave your second monitor behind at the office.
Promising review: "I use this wonderful little monitor for editing photos, writing scripts, and playing my PlayStation 4 at a desk, and it works perfectly for all of these things. The picture quality is great and surprisingly high-res. I love that you can orient it however you want horizontal or vertical. The vertical is super useful for writing documents, because you can see a whole page and a half at a time." AttackOfTheFries
Get it from Amazon for $219.99.
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15. A retractable cable with lightning, micro USB, and USB type-C connectors all in one easily portable design so you can stop fumbling around with a bunch of tangled cords.
Promising review: "We love these, they help keep things clean and organized. They are great quality and now we only have one cord for all our devices. We also use these in the guest bedroom so that way no matter who stays or what device they use, they have a charger by the bed." TawTaw
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99.
16. A document clip you can attach to your laptop's screen so you can stop looking down every time you need to reference that "Excel for Dummies" guide you printed out. Or maybe that's just me.
It holds up to 30 sheets of paper and can swing back and forth.
Promising review: "This lightweight arm holds at least 20 pages without falling out. I use this to prioritize things I need to get done and it keeps me from losing paper in piles. I have neck issues because I am constantly looking down and this keeps my head up and makes data entry easier because it's right next to the screen. It also pivots so I can adjust the angle." Life Is Short
Get it from Amazon for $8.43.
17. A selfie ring light you can attach right over your laptop's webcam so you look perfectly glowing and illuminated in all your meetings. You're the main character of your team you should be lit like one.
Promising review: "I got this light for my Zoom meetings. I needed something very small for my cramped quarters. This little light did the trick! I just clipped it onto my computer [right next to my camera]. It has three levels of brightness and boy does it put out the light! All I needed was the level two setting. The light lasted up to about three hours of Zoom meetings before I needed to recharge it and then, it didn't take long at all to recharge." Lalena
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
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18. A personal USB fan you can plug directly into your laptop to keep you chill and comfortable now that the temperatures are starting to rise.
Promising review: "I bought this fan 2 years ago, and it's been used quite a bit. I used to carry with me in my laptop bag, but have since migrated it over to my desk, where i still use it very often. On very long gaming sessions i'll also connect it to my nintendo switch. Great fan, worth the price!" Morgas
Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
19. A cushioned laptop desk with a special spot for a mouse and your phone so you can hold all the basics right in your lap.
Promising review: "Love this work surface. I was actually expecting it to be a lot bigger and bulkier and to my surprise it's fairly nice and compact. It holds your phone and tilts it at a perfect angle, even with a phone case. The mouse pad is large enough to easily navigate your screen without having to the lift the mouse and start in a new section. There are so many other lap work surfaces out there but what I love about this one is that it doesn't have that awkward cushion where your wrist sits. I would't have that wrist pad working on a desk so I wasn't going to risk the awkwardness of having one attached to my work surface. This product is awesome. I can now comfortably work in bed on my laptop and have the convenience of having my mouse right there with me." elizny
Get it from Amazon for $29.40+ [available in six colors].
20. This folding portable table so you can take your "desk" from the couch to the bed. There's even a little cup holder that's perfect for your afternoon coffee break...or for when work is finally over and it's time to switch to wine.
Promising review: "This comes in handy when I want to relax on my bed and be on my computer. Its sturdy enough for light use and the legs fold in when youre done with it and easily stores. Also holds phone upright." M
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 [available in two colors].
21. Or this bamboo tray with a built-in USB-powered fan to keep your laptop cool and ventilated while you're typing up a storm.
Promising review: "This table is awesome. Im so glad I bought it. It takes the weight off my legs if I have to sit down for a while and want to work on the laptop. Its very well made; everything is so well thought out. It looks fantastic, Im a huge fan of bamboo. The little fan is great. I actually had to check to see if it was running once I plugged it into the laptop, Its that quiet." KayVe
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
22. A squishy, malleable cleaning putty to remove the smallest of dirt from the hardest-to-reach places. It's perfect for your laptop's keyboard, but you'll also find yourself sticking it on your car vents, TV, and anywhere else you've given up hope on properly cleaning.
Promising review: "This stuff is super cool! Not only does it do a spectacular job of cleaning and picking out all the very tiny debris in small crevices, it smells really good. The fresh scent seems to linger on your now clean item[s]. Absolutely zero residue is left behind, even your hands aren't left with a greasy or crumbly goo. I really love this product! I've since purchased one for each of my teen boys because they have a habit of being messy eaters, including when they eat over their keyboards. Highly recommended for anyone and everyone!!" Mulberry Lane
Get it from Amazon for $5.75.
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23. A pretty genius phone mount that will keep your phone directly in your line of sight while you're working. It'll basically add a tiny second monitor to your laptop!
Promising review: "The cellphone holder works great! Its very sturdy and does exactly what it says it does. Its helped me a lot during meetings." TexasMom3486
PhoneMountPeople is a small Etsy shop based in Nashotah, Wisconsin.
Get it from PhoneMountPeople on Etsy for $19.99 [available in two colors].
24. A raised laptop stand to bring your screen up to eye level so you can stop straining your neck just to get some work done from home. It'll also give you enough room underneath for a keyboard or other office supplies.
Promising review: "I use my laptop as a second monitor, with a wireless mouse/keyboard combo. This stand is slightly higher than several others, and puts my laptop screen at the perfect height so it's level with my eye line. The height is also great for video conferences, which I'm doing more and more the laptop camera is now level with my face, so no unflattering 'campfire ghost story' angles! It's also got a squared-off shape to the base, so I can slide files underneath for easy access during calls. The design allows my laptop to be fully vented, too, so it stays cool. Really great stand at a good price!" Linda in NJ
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ [available in three colors].
25. And a set of hanging planter stickers that'll add an ~aesthetic~ touch to your boring laptop. If plants are slowly taking over your apartment, might as well let them take over your electronics as well.
Promising review: "I love these so much. They are on my MacBook Air and I get compliments all the time on my hanging plants! Easy to apply." pkelso
Window Flakes is a small Etsy shop based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Get a set of five from WindowFlakes on Etsy for $12.
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