The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been catastrophic in so many ways, one being its devastating blow to businesses worldwide. Countless companies had to halt all operations for the time being, and many others had to enact new fully remote operations to ensure social distancing and prevent further spread of COVID-19. The crisis has been a colossal disruption to the global economy and everyday life for everyone.
Whether you normally run a business from home or you are working remotely for the first time, it is important to stock up on items that will make the experience productive and comfortable. Below is a list of some must-haves for working from home during the pandemic. From a balance board that keeps you active throughout the workday to a first-rate pair of headphones, the below items will amplify your work-from-home experience.
HUROM H101 Easy Clean Slow Juicer
It is always important to make your health a top priority. This innovative juicer allows you to create nutrient-packed, refreshing fruit and veggie juices from the comfort of your home! Users love how it features slow squeeze technology (it rotates just 43 revolutions per minute) that mimics the motion of a hand squeezing fruit, which ensures juice stays fresh and in its most natural state. It squeezes every drop of juice out of the pulp! Instead of strainers with small holes that have to be scrubbed to remove pulp, the HUROM H101 features large, elongated grooves that can be easily cleaned by rinsing them in water.
The juicer also has a chamber with a 3-degree tilt and juice outlet that allow you to easily pour out the juice. Featuring safety sensors, a near-silent AC motor that uses just 150 watts of power, and a pulp outlet that opens 180 degrees for easy pulp removal, this juicer also includes fine and course strainers to let you control the amount of pulp you want in your juice. It works great with leafy greens, nuts and soybeans, and all kinds of fruits.
Buy now: $499.00 at hurom.com.
Sawyer Aura Digital Frame
Called “magic” by none other than Oprah, Aura’s first-rate digital photo frames are a must-have for personalizing your home office. They allow you to send photos directly from your phone to the frame from anywhere in the world via the free, user-friendly Aura Frames app. Even better–you can invite friends and family to share their photos as well! You can add over 10,000 photos to your frame in an instant for a constant stream of happy memories that will help boost your morale during the workday.
Each Aura Frame features industry-leading resolution, automatic color correction, and light balance to make every photo look like an artistic masterpiece. The frame is also highly interactive, as you can swipe the touch bar on the top to the left or right to change the photos. You can even double tap to like a pic! The contemporary Sawyer digital frame is the perfect fusion of high-design and natural materials. It comes in Shale (deep midnight blue for a matte effect) and Mica, which features undertones of champagne and rose.
Buy now: $299 at auraframes.com.
The Level® FluidStance Balance Board for Standing Desks
Standing desk users sometimes experience lower back aches and stiff legs and ankles after standing to work all day. This exceptional, “omnidirectional” balance board keeps users moving throughout the day to prevent back/leg aches and enhance alertness and productivity. Featuring a smooth, sturdy surface, The Level® encourages the user to do natural micro-movements that help stabilize the body, soothe stiff joints, burn calories, and amp up energy levels! It has enough wobble to burn calories but won’t cause a distraction.
Weighing less than 8 pounds, The Level® is also fun to use! It allows users to tilt from side to side and front to back with 360-degree freedom. Backed by research by the Mayo Clinic and sustainably made in the U.S.A., it is crafted out of die-cast, military-grade aluminum (recycling any scrap metal back into the supply chain) and has a powder-coat finish. The Level’s beautiful geometric base is topped with your choice of maple or bamboo. It also includes a Challenge Cap that can be added to increase your board’s balance point!
Buy now: $249.00+ at fluidstance.com.
For Boss Ladies – Kinflyte Freedom – Max Support Posture-Correcting Bra
It is pertinent to maintain a healthy posture while working for long hours in order to prevent back and shoulder pain. Made of compression fabric (nylon-spandex knit), this impressive bra is designed to open the chest, gently push shoulders back, and wirelessly support the bust. It holds the wearer in proper alignment and relieves pressure on the shoulder blades and back. Featuring a hidden inside stash pocket, the bra is also antibacterial, odor-resistant, sweat-wicking, and it protects against the sun with UPF50!
Buy now: $119.00 at kinflyte.com.
Tap Strap 2
This all-in-one wearable keyboard, mouse, and air gesture super controller is a top essential for all tech-savvy entrepreneurs. It allows you to type, mouse, and use air gestures to control any Bluetooth-enabled device with just one hand. Using finger taps and gestures, you can control your phone, laptop, VR/AR/XR, tablet, SmartTV, projectors and any application or device that supports mouse and keyboard input! With the TapMapper Tool, you can customize your finger tap combination to any keystroke you would like.
You can also use TAP Strap 2 to type on any surface, in any position, as it includes full keyboard support. Use this futuristic must-have to write emails on your tablet, edit spreadsheets, create works of art, and much more. Backed by Stanford Language Learning Research, Tap Strap 2 features Bluetooth 4.0+, OS compatibility, and an über-long battery life (10 hours tapping, 7 days standby). It also has an array of tutorials to help you learn the Tap Alphabet, increase your words-per-minute, learn to use the AirMouse, and more.
Available in small or large, it retails for $199.00 at tapwithus.com.
Jabra Evolve 80 Over-the-Ear Headset
This headset will help you fully concentrate on your tasks and stay productive while you work from home, as it drowns out noise from loud neighbors, pets, etc. It features active noise cancellation, as you can eliminate unwanted low-frequency background noise (like the hum of air conditioning) with the touch of a button. Its active noise cancellation uses advanced microphones to monitor and counter ambient noise. The headset’s specially designed ear cushions also eliminate high-frequency noise, like family members chatting.
Users will also appreciate how the headset features a “busy light” to let others know not to disturb them! The Evolve 80 headset works right out of the box with all leading UC systems, and its 3.5mm jack lets you connect to a PC, smartphone, tablet, or any other personal device. If a meeting runs long, you can also easily transfer your Skype for Business call to your smartphone. Offering the utmost in comfort, the Evolve 80 headset works with the most popular online call services, including Skype for Business, GoToMeeting, WebEx, fuze, circuit, ClickMeeting, and chromebox.
Buy now: $329.00+ at jabra.com.
