28 Things That’ll Make Working From Home A Little More Bearable

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-09-02 05:02

1. A pair of mountable laptop kickstands for elevating your laptop, allowing for ventilation and airflow (so it doesn't overheat and crash on you again). They have anti-slip rubber pads to keep your device in place. All you have to do is adhere them to the underside of your laptop, fold them open, and start typing away! They can also help relieve eye strain by lifting the screen closer to your eye line.

Promising review: "I use a slim and lightweight laptop on a lap desk all day, and needed something to provide air circulation so my laptop didn't overheat. These stick on very easily and stay on for a long time. They are made from a heavy, good-quality metal. They fold down for travel, which is perfect, and rest very flat against the bottom of your computer, so it's not bulky at all. The angle they provide is super ergonomic, putting the base of my computer about 1.25 inches above the surface/tabletop. What's also great is that, if you want to fold the feet flat, they'll still provide about a quarter of an inch of venting space between your laptop and the surface. And when folded flat, they have rubber grippers that hold the computer in place. This has become one of my computer must-haves." —Georgina

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two colors).

2. A pair of incredibly soft Loop noise-reduction earplugs if the sounds coming from (the people having fun) outside are a little too distracting/annoying. These flexible silicone earplugs will help you concentrate on the task at hand.

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Promising review: "Perfect for working from home with others in the house that you need to tune out." —Harlie

Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in four colors).

2. A pair of incredibly soft Loop noise-reduction earplugs if the sounds coming from (the people having fun) outside are a little too distracting/annoying. These flexible silicone earplugs will help you concentrate on the task at hand.

3. Or a white-noise machine because you need help drowning out the sounds of roommates or kids living it up in the rooms adjoining your work space. This super compact machine can also be easily transported from place to place.

4. A memory foam chair cushion that'll turn any chair into a comfy office chair and help relieve lower back and tushy discomfort. It'll conform to your butt, offering a unique-to-you level of relief and support. Soon you may be saying goodbye to bad posture and joint pain!

5. An anti-spill, under-the-desk cup holder so you don't have to worry about your elbow accidentally knocking over your iced coffee when you're just trying to get this report done and sent to Susan before EOD. It's also got a hook to hang your headphones on!

7. A super handy mini answer wheel if there's no one around to help decided whether to take a nap break. Just spin this wheel and if it lands on "sounds great," well, you have your answer.

8. A pack of four cooling migraine and headache patches that may help alleviate pain for up to 12 hours. Now you can suffer through your Zoom meeting with your very loud-mouthed boss and know you have something in your arsenal waiting to help save the day.

9. Or an aromatherapy roll-on migraine stick made with a blend of essential oils to help target those screen-induced headaches. Rumor has it that it's easier to get work done if you're head doesn't feel like it's being split in two.

10. A portable laptop screen extender you can attach to your laptop if you need more than one screen to tackle your latest Excel project.

11. A fun caterpillar cord organizer, because who says you can't display a sense of whimsy at your workstation? You can have order and playfulness, and don't let anyone tell you differently!

13. A darling lil' llama-shaped stress ball for those days when your boss asks you to convert a doc into a PDF even though you've shown Sharon how to do it a million and one times. Just squish and squeeze the llama to feel a little relief...then convert the doc.

14. A mini wacky waving inflatable tube guy if you need a fun (but silent) coworker at your WFH station. I mean, I could watch this red man flail for hours and hours and...

15. A portable and compact Lasko utility fan that's perfect for use as a floor fan. So, are you thinking what I'm thinking? Put this under your desk to help keep your whole body cool? I knew we were riding the same wavelength. Its three speeds help shoo hot air away.

17. Or a cute glass tumbler with a lid and straw to help make your daily dose of iced coffee look and feel more like a treat than what it actually is: an absolute necessity.

18. An easy breezy beautiful two-piece loungewear set if you don't have the extra brain power to think about putting together an entire Zoom-appropriate work outfit that's also comfy enough to let you become a laptop goblin on your couch afterward.

19. A screaming goat figurine because every now and then, you need to scream but feel a little too self-conscious to let out your roar. That's where this lil' guy comes in. It'll do the screaming for you! It even comes with a book full of fun facts and trivia about the ever-majestic goat.

20. A chic super-mini fridge so you don't have to keep getting up and going to the kitchen every time you're in need of a seltzer break. The 4-liter fridge can hold up to six cans, and the 6-liter one can hold up to eight! Oh, and it also has the ability to warm things, too.

21. An electric standing desk — just because you're WFH doesn't mean you can't stay active. Get your steps in while you work with this adjustable workspace!

23. A cold brew maker if you're someone who can't be bothered to respond to an email until *at least* your second cup of coffee. No need to go to spend the time going to a nearby cafe when you can prep this at night and always have caffeine ready to start your day!

26. An adjustable hanging deck table if being cooped up in your home office is not inspiring productivity. Take your laptop out to your deck and enjoy the nice breeze while you excel at Excel! This table folds down so it's not always taking up a lot of space.

28. A good dog pen holder if your actual pup is too busy with their own full-time job as a Bark Patrol Officer to keep you company while you work. This helpful doggy will hold your pens in their comically oversized backpack. How can you not smile every time you look at it?!

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23. A cold brew maker if you're someone who can't be bothered to respond to an email until at least your second cup of coffee. No need to go to spend the time going to a nearby cafe when you can prep this at night and always have caffeine ready to start your day!