Home office starting to grow monotonous? Or perhaps you’ve come back to your on-site office and are realising it's in need of a revamping. Either way, we’re all in need of a bit of a change from time to time. The break from normal work that most of us have experienced as a result of the pandemic has provided a prime opportunity to spruce up the workspace.
If you’re looking to revitalise your workspace - at home or on-site - consider one of these handy office gadgets.
1. Wireless charging mouse pad
Wireless mouses have radically streamlined the modern worker’s desk. Long gone are the days when you’d have to waste hours of precious time fiddling away with pesky wires, trying to untangle the mess that inevitably would seem to form. The one trouble with wireless technology is making sure they’re always charged. Nothing worse than being halfway through a project only to have your mouse go kaput!
With a wireless charging mouse pad, you can kiss this concern goodbye. This ingenious piece of technology will keep your wireless mouse charging, as you use it. This way you don’t even have to spare a thought to ensure your mouse is always in working order.
2. Adjustable standing desk
In recent years, standing desks have become all the rage when it comes to creating a modern, ergonomic office space. These fully adjustable standing desks have smart technology that allows you to switch up your work style at the touch of a button.
Sitting hunched over a desk all day is one of the pitfalls of working in an office and is the root cause of the back, shoulder, and neck pain that is so commonly reported by office workers. What’s more, standing desks are a great way of improving circulation throughout the working day.
Many workers report that using an adjustable standing desk helps them to stay alert, as they can constantly freshen up their working style. Employers also report that standing desks can actually increase their teams’ productivity throughout the day. With so many high-quality, affordable options online, an adjustable standing desk should be on every office shopping list.
3. Smart trash can
A rubbish bin might not sound like the most glamorous item on your wishlist, but once you discover the convenience of a smart trash can, you might just change your mind. Smart trash cans will completely change the way you take out the rubbish - sparing you ample time and energy and keeping your hands clean.
These futuristic rubbish bins have smart technology that can seal and change the bag for you, meaning you never have to get your hands dirty. The rechargeable battery powering this slick bit of office gear has an impressive life, with a single charge lasting roughly a month. If you’re guilty of waiting that little bit too long before taking out the rubbish, the smart trash can is for you - it has an automatic “overload” feature that will automatically seal and change your rubbish before the bag can overload.
4. Smart mug
Are you prone to making cup after cup of coffee only to end the day with a collection of half empty mugs lining your desk? You’re not the only one. Smart mugs were invented to nip this problem in the bud. Smart mugs are able to keep your coffee at the perfect temperature. No matter how often you find yourself needing to get up from the desk, you’ll always return back to a perfect cup of joe. They’ve got rechargeable, long-lasting batteries for use throughout the working week, and can be easily controlled with the touch of a button from your smartphone.
5. Air pen scanner
We may live in the digital age but there are still those of us who will always prefer good old pen and paper. If you’re a more tactile worker who prefers to take notes with a pen and paper, technology may just be on your side. For those who like to take notes on paper, yet still want to share them with colleagues, or just have a digital copy, say hello to the air pen scanner.
An air pen scanner can scan lines of text and digitise them in the blink of an eye - meaning you can take notes from textbooks, notebooks, invoices, or newspapers in mere seconds. This is not only a great way to cut down on writing time, but it also allows you to take notes without breaking your focus! With a long-lasting rechargeable battery, you can take notes quickly and easy, on the go.
Looking to upgrade your workspace? Any one of these handy office gadgets will bring a whole new life to the way you work.
