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The Best Tech and Apps for Your Home Office

Updated Dec 10, 2022
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You don’t need the thinnest, lightest, or most elegantly designed items for your home office. In the space you make your living, you need reliable, comfortable, efficient tools—though it doesn’t hurt if they look nice, too. That’s why a team of three experienced remote workers spent more than 150 hours researching and testing new gear and apps, picking the most office-friendly items to find a selection of tools that we’re sure will earn a place in your workspace.

Western Digital WD My Book (4 TB), our pick

Western Digital WD My Book (4 TB)

Our pick
The 4 TB My Book is reliable, fast, and cheaper than the competition.
We recommend
Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2 TB, our pick

Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2 TB

Our pick
The Seagate Backup Plus Slim is reliable, thin, and light, and it offers fast read and write times at a reasonable cost.
We recommend
Backblaze, our pick

Backblaze

Our pick
Backblaze is economical, fast, reliable, and easy to set up.
We recommend
Synology DiskStation DS220+, the best network-attached storage

Synology DiskStation DS220+

The best network-attached storage
Easy to set up and manage, this two-bay NAS features hardware encryption, media streaming, remote access, useful apps, and solid data protection.
We recommend
SanDisk Extreme Pro 3.1 (128 GB), fast, spacious, and well built

SanDisk Extreme Pro 3.1 (128 GB)

Fast, spacious, and well built
The fastest drive we tested for transferring data to and from a computer, the Extreme Pro is also reasonably priced for the amount of storage space it offers. We prefer its retractable plug to an inevitably lost cap.
We recommend
Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard, the best bluetooth keyboard for most people

Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard

The best Bluetooth keyboard for most people
The Logitech K380 offers the best balance of comfort, features, and price.
We recommend
Varmilo VA87M, our pick

Varmilo VA87M

Our pick
The tenkeyless VA87M has top-notch build quality and a tasteful, minimalist design. It’s available with a wide variety of switches and keycaps.
We recommend
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB, comfortable, responsive, and fully split

Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB

Comfortable, responsive, and fully split
This mechanical keyboard is comfortable to type on and meets all of our ergonomic criteria: It’s fully split, has a flat slope, can tent, lacks a number pad, and lets you program it for further customizability.
We recommend
Logitech M720 Triathlon, our pick

Logitech M720 Triathlon

Our pick
The inexpensive Triathlon is comfortable enough for all different hand sizes, and its connection options and programmable buttons make it the best choice for most people.
We recommend
RAVPower 30W Dual Port Compact PD Charger (RP-PC132), the best dual-port phone charger

RAVPower 30W Dual Port Compact PD Charger (RP-PC132)

The best dual-port phone charger
This model has fast-charging USB-C and USB-A ports that provide maximum power no matter what cable you use, together in one small, reliable charger.
We recommend
Anker PowerLine Micro-USB Cable (3 feet, pack of three), our pick

Anker PowerLine Micro-USB Cable (3 feet, pack of three)

Our pick
For Micro-USB devices.
We recommend
Anker PowerLine II USB-A to Lightning Cable (6 feet), the best lightning cable for usb-a ports

Anker PowerLine II USB-A to Lightning Cable (6 feet)

The best Lightning cable for USB-A ports
For Lightning devices.
We recommend
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable, for the fastest charging and data transfer speeds

Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable

For the fastest charging and data transfer speeds
For USB-C devices.
We recommend
Dell UltraSharp U2720Q, our pick

Dell UltraSharp U2720Q

Our pick
The UltraSharp U2720Q combines a sleek design and plenty of ports with great contrast, color accuracy, and color gamut support. It’s on the expensive side, but it’s worth the extra money for pro photographers and video editors.
We recommend
Belkin Boost Charge Wireless Charging Stand 10W, the best iphone and android wireless charger

Belkin Boost Charge Wireless Charging Stand 10W

The best iPhone and Android wireless charger
This charging stand provides a fast charge to both iPhone and Android smartphones, and it comes with a wall plug and a long USB cable.
We recommend
CalDigit TS3 Plus, our pick

CalDigit TS3 Plus

Our pick
This dock has the most USB-A ports, plus USB-C ports and an SD card slot; it can charge a 15-inch MacBook Pro at full speed.
We recommend
Sony WH-1000XM4, best wireless headphones for the home office

Sony WH-1000XM4

Best wireless headphones for the home office
This feature-packed pair significantly reduces the noise of voices around you and can sound fantastic. But these headphones are pricey and require a good deal of setup.
We recommend
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, the best over-ear noise-cancelling headphones

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

The best over-ear noise-cancelling headphones
This pair delivers excellent noise cancellation in a comfortable, lightweight design that’s traveler friendly.
We recommend
Mackie CR5-XBT, everything you need in a computer speaker

Mackie CR5-XBT

Everything you need in a computer speaker
No matter what music you like, the CR5-XBT pair can play it loud and clear without distorting. The set includes Bluetooth and plenty of inputs.
We recommend
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2, the best all-around portable bluetooth speaker

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2

The best all-around portable Bluetooth speaker
The Wonderboom 2 has a natural sound and a cool design, and it’s built to survive almost any adventure.
We recommend
TP-Link Archer AX50, the best wi-fi router

TP-Link Archer AX50

The best Wi-Fi router
This model creates a speedy, responsive network even from across a medium-size house. You have to spend a lot more on a router—or a mesh kit if you have a large home—to get anything even a little better. It’s our first Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) router pick.
We recommend
Motorola MB7621, our pick

Motorola MB7621

Our pick
Compatible with the most ISPs, the MB7621 supports Internet plans up to 600 Mbps. It’s widely supported, it has a two-year warranty, and it pays for itself in about eight months.
We recommend
HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw, the best laser printer

HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw

The best laser printer
The HP M255dw has a great user interface, prints faster than the competition, and produces crisp black text with vibrant color graphics.
We recommend
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e, the best all-in-one printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e

The best all-in-one printer
With a reasonable running cost, a striking design, and reliability and speed that put it above most other printers in its category, this all-in-one is the best (meaning least annoying) for most people.
We recommend
Brother ADS-1250W, our pick

Brother ADS-1250W

Our pick
The Brother ADS-1250W is fast, accurate, and reliable, but what really sets it apart from the competition is how easy it is to use.
We recommend
Adobe Scan, the best scanning app

Adobe Scan

The best scanning app
Free and refreshingly straightforward, Adobe Scan is the perfect app if all you need is clean PDFs and reliable text recognition.
We recommend
HelloFax, best free or inexpensive faxing for occasional use

HelloFax

Best free or inexpensive faxing for occasional use
With HelloFax, you can send high-quality faxes for free or for a low flat rate. There’s no monthly subscription required, unless you also want to receive faxes.
We recommend
Logitech C920S HD Pro Webcam, the best webcam

Logitech C920S HD Pro Webcam

The best webcam
With the C920S, you’ll get full HD video with the most natural-looking colors and clear details—at a price that’s lower than that of similar cameras that are designed more for conference rooms. Plus, it has a physical lens cover, so you’re never on camera when you don’t want to be.
We recommend
BlueParrott M300-XT, the best bluetooth headset

BlueParrott M300-XT

The best Bluetooth headset
The M300-XT captures voices clearly and naturally while suppressing background noise. With a 14-hour battery life, it can last for nearly two full workdays of nonstop talking.
We recommend
Jabra Evolve 40, our pick

Jabra Evolve 40

Our pick
The Jabra Evolve 40 has an excellent mic and decent headphones, and it’s comfortable to wear during long calls throughout a workday.
We recommend
Jabra Evolve 75, the best wireless headset

Jabra Evolve 75

The best wireless headset
Excellent microphone quality, all-day battery life, comfortable padding, and easy setup make the Evolve 75 worth saving up for.
We recommend
Zoom Basic, the best videoconferencing service for business and education

Zoom Basic

The best videoconferencing service for business and education
Despite its 40-minute limit on meetings, Zoom Basic is the most full-featured free videoconferencing service you can get.
We recommend
Sony UX560, our pick

Sony UX560

Our pick
The Sony UX560 is an easy-to-use recorder that provides crisp, clear audio in the most common recording situations. It recharges via USB and lets you easily transfer files to a computer.
We recommend
TickTick, the best to-do list app for most people

TickTick

The best to-do list app for most people
TickTick packs enough power and flexibility in its structure to adapt to most workflows. Features such as natural-language input make it easy to create tasks, and you can use it on multiple platforms including Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS.
We recommend
IRS Free File by TurboTax, free tax filing for simple to complex tax situations, if you qualify

IRS Free File by TurboTax

Free tax filing for simple to complex tax situations, if you qualify
If your adjusted gross income (AGI) is $39,000 or less or you meet other requirements, you can file your federal and state returns for free with the IRS-sponsored version of TurboTax. This version gives you access to all the forms, without any upsells.
We recommend
TurboTax Deluxe, the best tax wizards for guiding you through an itemized return

TurboTax Deluxe

The best tax wizards for guiding you through an itemized return
If you are a homeowner, if you have student loans or paid education expenses last year, or if you want to maximize your other deductions and credits (for instance, you meet the criteria for the child and dependent-care tax credit), TurboTax can walk you through your return smoothly without using confusing, jargony terms. Just watch out for those upsells.
We recommend
Simplifi by Quicken, the best budgeting app for most people

Simplifi by Quicken

The best budgeting app for most people
Simplifi’s personalized spending plan provides an elegant answer to a challenging question: How much do you have to spend this month?
We recommend
You Need A Budget (YNAB), our pick

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

Our pick
The advice, flexibility, and design of YNAB work together to make it the only app worth spending money on for starting and sticking to a budget.
We recommend
Toggl, the flexible, usable time tracker

Toggl

The flexible, usable time tracker
Toggl ticked every box we were looking for, providing good prompts to track time, useful integrations, easy editing, and extensive free plans and trial time.
We recommend
Harvest,

Harvest

Harvest gives you access to detailed invoices, expense tracking, and online client payments while still being a good time tracker.
We recommend

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