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Home Office and Virtual Classroom Essentials. With more families working from home and kids taking classes online, here are some great products to make your home office or virtual classroom more friendly and efficient. 

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reMarkable Paper Pro
Starting at $579; https://remarkable.com
A brand new premium luxury e-paper tablet for writing, editing, note taking, sketching and offers a color screen, backlight. reMarkable Paper Pro is a premium paper tablet designed to help people who think for a living to focus and do their best work. Removes digital distractions, allowing you to use the most powerful computer in the world, your brain. 

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Stream Deck Neo 
$99.99; www.elgato.com
Great workflows made easy. Meet Stream Deck Neo, an eight-key controller that makes everyday tasks fast and fun. So you can focus on bigger things. It’s got eight customizable keys that help you automate tasks and manage your apps. Plus an Infobar set between two Touch Points, so you can tap between different key layouts.

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Key Light Neo
$89.99; www.elgato.com
Great impressions made easy. Key Light Neo plays beautifully with webcams, making you glow with confidence the moment you turn it on. A compact LED panel that mounts to your monitor, it turns you into a superstar on camera. It also boosts creativity and concentration, plus it goes places other lights can't.

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BT2200 Plus Over-Ear Headphones
$99; PuroSound.com
Over-ear headphones, volume limited, bluetooth connectivity (with optional wired connection for versatility), fast and efficient USB-C charging, built-in mic, interchangeable ear cuffs and folds for travel.

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Wacom One 13 Touch
$599.95; https://estore.wacom.com/en-us/wacom-one-13-touch-dth134w0a.html
The thin and light display gives kids plenty of space to be creative as they use the paper-like surface to draw, annotate, color, edit, create, write, and more. It comes with a cordless and battery-free pen with programmable buttons perfect for customization, a software bonus pack to get kids started, and more.

Cyber Acoustics AC 6012 USB A Headset

 

Cyber Acoustics AC-6012 USB-A Headset 
$19.99; https://www.cyberacoustics.com/ac6020 

Features slightly larger earcups, making it comfortable for middle and high school students. Featuring in-line volume and mute control, a flexible microphone, and adjustable headband, the AC-6012 promotes a focused learning environment. 

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LumiCharge Smart Lamps
Starting at $44.99; Amazon.com

The LumiCharge line of smart desk lamps have integrated patented phone docks, integrated wireless chargers, bluetooth speakers, and more. LumiCharge lamps are a convenient way to charge your devices while also providing a source of light and eliminating clutter on your desk or night stand by allowing you to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch simultaneously on one convenient charging station.

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CA Essential Webcam Flex
$129.99; 
https://www.cyberacoustics.com/ca-essential-webcam-flex
The CA Essential Webcam Flex is an innovative center webcam that provides a more engaged, effective remote learning experience for teachers AND students. This webcam has two unique mounting positions, including Table View, which turns any desk into an overhead projector and allows teachers to demonstrate lessons with ease. The second position is Center View, which places the webcam in the center of a monitor for easy eye contact, leading to a more engaged and connected experience. 

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Nouhaus Ergo3D Ergoniomic Office Chair
$369.99; Nouhaus.com
For a chair that goes beyond ergonomics, one that conforms to your body and your life, take a seat with the Ergo3D. The 4D-Orbital Armrests glide and tilt to a perfect and precise position, while the unique ‘Just-For-Me’ Lumbar Support System adjusts and hugs your back into perfect alignment to reduce compression and pain. The Ergo3D is so comfy, you’ll forget you’re even working.

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Branded Weekly Calendar
$12.99; Tempaper.com
Take it one day at a time with these dry erase weekly calendar, a stylish addition to your refrigerator, wall or desk. This new peel and stick stationery will help you define goals and tasks while making command centers, office spaces, and bedrooms more stylish and organized. Easily wipe away last week’s to-do list and make room for the new tasks at hand.

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Glass Dry-Erase Desktop Computer Pad 
$30.79; Amazon.com
The board is designed to sit perfectly between a keyboard and monitor and is angled for comfortable reading and writing. The sleek design blends with any décor while adding modern style to your space. Non-absorbent glass lets you write, erase and rewrite on a clean surface. De-clutter your desk by storing markers and other accessories in the pull-out drawer or place markers on the accessory channel for quick access. 

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HappyLight Duo 2-in-1 Light Therapy & Task Desk Lamp
$79.99; Verilux.com
This 2-in-1 desk lamp is a great addition to any home by safely bringing daylight indoors by emitting a bright white light that mimics sunlight. This customizable lighting solution is perfect for readers, artists, hobbyists, crafters, and anyone seeking a powerful lamp with adjustable light. This lamp offers true color rendering to illuminate the details and easy-to-use controls that allow you to change both color temperature and light intensity.

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FlexiSpot’s E7 Pro Plus Standing Desk
$549.99; FlexiSpot.com
This 
desk is durable and designed to keep hard-core workaholics on their toes. With its enhanced stability and lifting speed, this scratch and stain resistant ergonomic desk frame is a must-have for the most conscientious student. Available in a variety of desktop options, including bamboo, FlexiSpot’s high quality E7 Pro Series has an energy-efficient LED display with an advanced keypad featuring three memory height presets and a programmable sit/stand reminder system.

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Dry Erase Sticky Notes
$14.99 for 8; Tempaper.com
These dry erase sticky notes help you stay organized at home. Write inspiring affirmations, actionable goals and daily reminders on peel and stick notepads, available in a variety of eye-catching colors that bring sensible style to productive spaces.

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Cyber Acoustics USB Speaker Bar 
$24.99; Amazon.com
The perfect one-piece speaker for all your audio needs. The speaker conveniently clips to the bottom of most any monitor, creating a clutter free work and learning space. Plug-and-play, simple controls, and surprisingly great sound make this the perfect companion to any desktop. 

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Wrist Pillow Mouse Wrist Rest 
$12.25; Kensington.com
Soft support for mousing comfort. Secondary support layer of mouse pad helps provide all-day comfort. Pillow with super-soft, thick fabric cover conforms to your wrist without restricting motion. Large surface eliminates pressure points and makes mousing easier. Universal size works with all mice. Non-skid base keeps mouse pad firmly in place.

 

Updated: November 2024

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