Last updated on October 12, 2017
10 Office Gadgets to Improve Your Thinking and Alertness at Work [Infographic]
Office Gadgets can play a vital role in our productivity. It’s no secret that your performance at work will shape the trajectory of your career. That’s why having a desk that’s optimized for performance is crucial for those who are looking to stay focused on throughout the day. Here are ten desk hacks you can use to improve your thinking and awareness at work.
1. Add a Dry Erase Board to the Desk
Having a place to brainstorm, jot down memos, and create to-do lists will have a positive impact on performance. A dry erase board at the desk will boost problem-solving and keep you focused on your daily goals.
2. Get a USB Cup Warmer
Keeping your cup of coffee hot will keep you fresh without walking back and forth in the morning. This hack will naturally boost focus during what can serve as the most productive hours of the day.
3. Get a Fidget Spinner
Sometimes the best productivity hack is taking your mind off work for a few minutes. During this time, whirling a fidget spinner can help still the mind, boost concentration, and decrease the amount of stress you feel during tight deadlines.
4. Go Wireless
Mobile devices can do wonders to your productivity, but having your desk cluttered with wires can have an impact on your flow. Having a wireless matt charging your mobile electronics while you work will allow you to seamlessly transition from using your electronics to charging them. The result is more focus and the subtle feeling of freedom.
5. Cable Management
Having a way to consolidate the wires inside of your workspace will give you the feeling of a more organized desk. Having wires everywhere is frustrating, and cleaning up those loose strings will make your desk feel more open, clean, and productive.
6. Get a Wearable
Wearables are the perfect way to help you monitor your stress levels and keep yourself in the zone. The more overwhelmed we feel during the day, the less productive we are. Identifying when you’re stressed will allow you to manage your emotions throughout the day. The result is a more mental focus on the task at hand and increased production.
7. Keep Track of your Things
Smart stickers are perfect for those who love to misplace office supplies. Luckily, there are fancy stickers that sync to your phone and let you know how far away they are. It can work on items up to a hundred feet away from the phone.
8. Get a Pocket Printer
Office printers can be the death of productivity, but having a big printer at your desk isn’t worth space. Luckily, getting a pocket printer will allow you to easily print off the documents you need during the workday without leaving your desk. They are small, easy to use, and they will keep you in your groove.
9. Get a 2-in-1 Laptop
If you’re looking to be insanely productive and you like to interact with tablets, getting a computer that can transition into a tablet will transform your productivity. It helps you keep your notes and files organized in one place, and it gives you the ability to stay productive everywhere.
10. Stay Secure
Cyber-attacks are becoming more common every year, and it’s important to stay on top of your software updates to ensure that you’re not vulnerable. It’s also important to clean out your inbox and ensure that you are careful with your email at work.
These 10 desk hacks are sure to boost your productivity and will make working more enjoyable. Applying one hack a week will transform your workflow and give you a huge edge.
Below is an infographic from 10machines.com showing exactly how you can improve performance at work using 10 simple desk hacks.
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Hi, Philip,
you listed some very interesting and useful Office tools. All these tools are so essential for increased productivity.
I was not aware of
#09 Get a 2-in-1 Laptop
#08 Get a Pocket Printer
I will surely check them out.
Thanks for sharing and have a great Weekend! :-
Hello Naveen,
Glad to see you here again after a while,
Thanks for sharing your feedback and experience in this regard.
May you have a great time of sharing ahead,
Best
~ Philip
Awesome infographics,
I wasn’t aware of fidget spinner comes under productivity gadget although I play it every single time.
It was definitely informative. Your website is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Great post Philip!
#3 is really a great stress buster
and it is really important update antivirus software to safeguard our laptop from malware attacks such as wanna-cry which are becoming a common thing these days.
Agreed with you, Nathaniel!
According to the ratio about 4 out of 10 people like the fidget spinner.
Not all the gadgets but the 2 in 1 Tab plus laptop, stickers, and pocket printers help me a lot in working on hourly basis with more concentration in the office and at home operating the tab while sleeping or sitting on a sofa. Nice info graphic which must be shared to reach lots of people.
Interesting to know what these days boost the productivity of people.
I am very grateful to say that I do not need any of them.
A cat nap and a walk in nature is all I need to be productive :)
Really informative infographic
Thank you
Hello Erika,
Glad to read your interesting feedback, yes, I agree with you that a timely sleep will boost our productivity. That is what one of our recent Roundup posts results reveal. Yes, for a better productivity our sleep can play a vital role, I would like to mention that post link here if anyone wants to read it:
https://www.pvariel.com/sleep-and-productivity/
But at the same time, these gadgets will surely help boost the productivity of those who use it.
Thanks Erika for your feedback.
Keep sharing’
Have a great week.
Best
~ Philip
Thank you so much for this one. Needed it much as I recently started my new job.
I am sure this will be a great help to many out there.
Keep sharing.
Sophie
Interesting article glad to hear your take on boosting the productivity of people. Sure these gadgets can boost our productivity by the right usage of it. is very a helpful post that you once again reminded of its value.
Thanks for the informative post.
Keep posting similar articles in the coming days.
Hey, Philip,
Great roundup of best office tools. definitely, these tools can boost the productivity. Somehow, I was not familiar with cable management box and the pocket printer. I will definitely manage those. Great piece of writing, i must say.
Hi Philip, these tips would definitely come handy for working professionals. Thanks for sharing!
#10. Stay secure is so important if you affected by spam then you don’t have any rank on Google even though you can hard work for marketing, so be stay secure.
little toys are a good way to keep things in perspective on a desk with lots of gadgets , and stuff …. it bores me sometimes … toys for big boys … haha
Awesome one!
However, I think the most important thing is 2 in 1 laptops. they’re the best!
Also a coffee machine will be a great add to this list.
who can work without some shots of Espresso?
Very helpful information for me, Thanks Sir for sharing….
This is my first visit to your website. Indeed you shared a lot of informative and educative posts, will surely check more and will come back to you with my feedback. keep writing such useful posts.