According to WFHResearch<\/a><\/span>, 40% of US employees work remotely at least one day a week. This means the chances you know someone who could use a boost to their work from home setup is high.<\/p>\n While working from home has its pros and cons, like being able to drink coffee in your pajama bottoms but having to resist the ever-present allure of your bed, as<\/span>\u00a0TechCrunch\u2019s brand marketer<\/span><\/a> (who works from home), I juggle a lot of daily tasks and sadly, napping is never one of them. However, through trial and error, recommendations and a lot of Amazon returns, I\u2019ve found the best work from home gear to stay focused and productive.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are my six work from home essentials to gift the remote worker in your life.<\/p>\n This article contains links to affiliate partners where available. When you buy through these links, TechCrunch may earn an affiliate commission.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n One of the main cons of working from home are the distractions. If your gift recipient lives in a city or has a roommate (as I do), I highly recommend wireless noise-canceling headphones. I use my AirPods for meetings, watching Instagram Reels<\/a> (for research, of course) and moments when I need to be 100% focused on the task at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n For a breakdown of all the new features on Apple AirPods Pro 2<\/a>, read Brian Heater<\/a>\u2018s full review<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Image Credits:<\/strong> Darrell Etherington<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sitting for eight-plus hours a day can wreak havoc on your body, and while standing desks are an option, they can be expensive. Instead, I\u2019ve opted for an ergonomic laptop stand, and my neck thanks me every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are laptop stand options for every price point, but my favorite alternative to a standing desk is the <\/span>POUT \u2013 Eyes 3 Lift \u2014 Ergonomic Laptop Stand<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Eyes 3 Lift has 11 arm positions with a 0-180-degree range and four height positions: compact, sitting, standing and eye-level while standing. They\u2019re designed to help alleviate neck, shoulder and back pain while working. POUT\u2019s laptop stand only weighs four pounds, but can hold up to 22 pounds and folds down for carrying, making it a great gift for remote workers whether they work from home, a caf\u00e9 or the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n While not every remote worker needs to film TikToks<\/a>\u00a0like I do, a ring light can be a great addition to anyone\u2019s WFH setup. After all, what could be worse than having poor lighting in a Zoom call? While that may be a bit dramatic, a ring light is an easy way to help any remote worker look more professional on camera.<\/span><\/p>\n To add a little light to a remote worker\u2019s life (quite literally), I suggest LUXSURE\u2019s<\/a> selfie ring light. The tripod height level is adjustable up to 60 inches and is paired with a 10.5-inch LED light that has three color modes and 10 brightness levels, making it easily customizable to suit anyone\u2019s WFH preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This ring light is also the perfect gift for any TikToker, YouTuber or videographer in your life as LUXSURE\u2019s ring light comes with a Bluetooth remote, two phone holders with adjustable degree ranges, a camera mounting option and a detachable tripod stick.<\/p>\n To make sure I stay hydrated while working, I bought a 64oz water \u201cjug\u201d from Ello<\/a>. It is one of the best WFH purchases I made and my top recommendation for anyone looking for a gift this holiday season, even if it\u2019s not a very \u201cfun\u201d one.<\/span><\/p>\n Ello\u2019s water jug<\/a> has a comfortable side handle for drinking, a large top handle for carrying, and time markers on the side to make sure you\u2019re staying hydrated. But what convinced me to purchase the water jug was that it\u2019s BPA free, has a leak-proof lid and, most importantly, it\u2019s dishwasher safe.<\/p>\n Ello\u2019s water jug is available in eight colors on Amazon for $15<\/a>, making it a great gift for a buyer on a budget.<\/p>\n This is a slightly riskier gift since mouse and keyboard preferences can differ from person to person, but a wireless mouse is possibly the most essential work from home item, making it one of the best gifts. <\/span>I suggest gifting an ergonomic mouse, like <\/span>Logitech\u2019s Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Logitech mouse is available in different sizes, small and large, and two styles, right-handed and left-handed. Not only does this mouse elevate your wrist to relieve wrist pressure and realign your arm and upper body for better posture, but it also has four customizable buttons, varying speed and precision scrolling modes, and it can connect to up to three devices, allowing users to work across multiple devices at once.<\/span><\/p>\n Logitech\u2019s vertical ergonomic mouse is available for small to medium hands on<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Amazon<\/span><\/a> for $70<\/a>, and for medium to large hands, the <\/span>Logitech MX is available on <\/a>Amazon for $100<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Canva<\/a>, an online graphic design platform, is the first website I open in the morning when I log on and the last thing I close out of each day when I log off. It has helped me take TechCrunch\u2019s social media presence to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether someone works in social media, graphic design, or simply needs to create beautiful presentations, a subscription to Canva Pro is a fantastic gift option (and significantly cheaper than other creative software suites).<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Image Credits:<\/strong> Canva<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n With a handful of AI-powered \u201cmagic\u201d tools<\/a>, Canva is the perfect platform for any work from home employee that dabbles in the creative space.<\/span><\/p>\n To get the best bang for your buck, I recommend the yearly subscription of Canva Pro available exclusively on <\/a><\/span>Canva<\/span> for $119.99.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I wouldn\u2019t be doing my job if I didn\u2019t shamelessly say to make sure the remote worker in your life is staying up to date with all of the latest tech news by having them follow TechCrunch\u2019s social channels<\/a>. It\u2019s a free gift that keeps on giving \u2014 and who doesn\u2019t like free gifts?<\/p>\n See you in the comment sections!<\/p>\n Instagram<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Threads<\/a> | LinkedIn<\/a> | Twitter (X)<\/a> | TikTok<\/a> | YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWireless noise-canceling headphones<\/h2>\n
Price: $249 at Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
POUT ergonomic laptop stand<\/h2>\n
Price: $69 at Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
LUXSURE selfie ring light<\/h2>\n
Price: $50 at Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ello 64oz water bottle<\/h2>\n
Price: $15 at Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n
Wireless mouse<\/h2>\n
Price: $70 at Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Canva Pro subscription<\/h2>\n
Price: $120 at Canva<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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