Whether you are working in an office, or from home in your home office, you meet your work each day through your workspace. Working from home gives you absolute control over your “new” workplace. Upgrading and personalizing your workstation increases productivity. So for this computer accessories are important
This article analyzes the best values and best overall options among computer mice, keyboards, monitors, webcams, and headsets. Having worked remotely for five-plus years, I’ve often found that the best way to improve productivity is to upgrade these essential accessories.
Computer Mouse
The Microsoft Ergonomic Mouse is an ergonomic mouse. It is one of the important computer accessories. That just means that it is functional and comfortable. This is also a mouse for those already working from home looking to upgrade their way past joint pain. It has the scroll wheel and left/right buttons all computer mice have, plus a couple programmable buttons.
Features:
- Microsoft’s BlueTrack system
- Two programmable buttons on the side
- Compatibility with Windows 10, 8.1, and 7
Keyboard
If you suffer wrist pain from your current setup, consider the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard. Working for long periods of time on Microsoft’s ergonomist-approved design may reduce joint fatigue and injury.
Features:
- Fabric-covered wrist cushions
- Built-in shortcuts and other customizable features via software
- Compatibility with Windows 10, 8.1, and 7
Monitor/Display
We all spend lots of time using monitors. But who spends more time using monitors than workers? Gamers. Work hard, play hard, right? Introducing the ASUS VP28UQG as the best value monitor this season.
Features:
- 28″ 16:9 panel
- 3840 x 2160 4K UHD display, 1000:1 contrast ratio
- AdaptiveSync/FreeSync, Ultra-Low Blue Light, and Flicker Free gaming technology.
- HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 inputs
Webcam
Among its many features, the Adesso H4 has a unique, stable mounting arm that can attach to monitors and laptops or create a stand wherever.
Features:
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Integrated microphone
- Automatic exposure and white balance, saturation, contrast, and acutance
- Windows and Mac compatible
Headset
For the best value, I went with cost-effective, functional, and compatible: the Cyber Acoustics AC-5002. It has volume control on the cord, it is durable, and it uses a 3.5mm audio jack.
Features:
- Unidirectional noise-canceling mic
- Ambidextrous mic
- Braided cable jacket