7 must-have gadgets for your desk to make you more productive

 August 09, 2024

7 must-have gadgets for your desk to make you more productive

Time is money. Spend a little to save a lot with a macro pad, a smart notebook, and other efficiency boosters.

BY Doug Aamoth

Whether you’re working from home, in a traditional office, or part of a hybrid experiment, your desk serves as the command center for your daily operations.

But even the most motivated among us can struggle with distractions, disorganization, and procrastination. That’s where the right tools come into play.

Here are seven essential gadgets that can transform your desk into a productivity paradise.

Macro Pad

A programmable macro pad can streamline your workflow by allowing you to assign complex commands or frequently used functions to physical buttons.

7 must-have gadgets for your desk to make you more productive

This customizable tool can save you countless clicks and keystrokes throughout the day, especially for tasks like coding, video editing, and data entry.

Some even come with built-in screens that allow you to quick-launch apps and utilities.

 

7 must-have gadgets for your desk to make you more productive

Smart Notebook

Combine the tactile satisfaction of handwriting with the convenience of digital storage using a smart notebook.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Doug Aamoth is a former writer and editor at TechCrunch and TIME Magazine, and has written for Fast Company, PCWorld, MONEY Magazine, and several other publications. With more than 20 years in consumer electronics, tech media, digital video, and software, his goal is to make technology approachable and useful for everyone, helping readers stay informed, productive, and secure in the digital age. 


 

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