The OmniShelf Portable Workstation, Toolbox, Laptop Stand, Utility Shelf w/ 40 lb Capacity, Hands Free Workstation Attach to HVAC, Truck, Cabinet, Wall, Pole, Garage, etc. (Magnets & Suction Cups)

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Since it sits flush with your computer's USB-C port, Twelve South includes a little female-to-male USB-C cable so it doesn't block access to other ports. If your eyes feel tired because you've been looking at a computer screen all day, don't feel like you have to splurge on blue-light filtering glasses. Discover how to transform your workspace into a haven of productivity and calm with the perfect desk organiser. If this color doesn't suit you, Grovemade has a ton of other desk pad options in different colors and materials. You can use a torch to melt the surface of both pieces and stick them together that way which is actually pretty good for large pieces however it makes smaller pieces more brittle which I found out.

It's VESA compatible, has a five-year warranty, offers built-in cable management, and is made by the same company that makes the standing desk we recommend at the top of this guide.It will attract scratches and will develop a patina over time, but that will only make it look better. In addition, the plush leatherette delivers a more comfortable feel under the skin compared to steel.

Just make sure to enable the function keys—that way you won't have to press the Fn button just to activate them. There are several USB-C ports for connecting it to your laptop, and you can use them to hook up other accessories too, like a mouse. Remember, a clear desk is a clear mind, and with these insights, you're well on your way to achieving both. For your board you will likely need a larger bracket (larger B measurement in diagram on link) The magnets are plenty strong enough but the leverage will be the issue.

I do my magnets different now and just completely cover the entire bracket with 3 rows of 20 1/4″x1/4″x1/32″ thick magnets. Got rid of the vertical 32-inch monitor and replaced it with an M2 Max — I wasn’t sure that the second 32-inch monitor added much value; sometimes, it felt distracting.

You’ll be working at your desk for hours every day, so we’ve run a wide range of scenarios to ensure that we’ve created a tough and sturdy foundation that can accommodate even the most advanced setups. In place of paracord I used Loos Stainless Steel 302/304 Wire Rope Nylon Coated 1/16” OD which I liked much better and rather than hard drive magnets we used several different cup and bar pot magnets and found the CMS Rectangular Pot Magnets worked best in conjunction with 16lb Ceramic Cup Magnets at the bottom (see second video titled DIY Magnetic Laptop Shelf Variations and Improvements…. If you can do all your work via a browser, and that browser happens to be Google Chrome, consider a Chromebook.

International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. This Lenovo model ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends) is part of the new Chromebook Plus series, which promises a nicer experience. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Since 2020, we've been testing standing desks, office chairs, monitors, USB docks, keyboards, and tons of other work-from-home gear in our own lives. It supports the Wi-Fi 6 standard and did a great job blanketing a 1,600-square-foot home in our tests (though connectivity slightly dropped in the garden).