This article is an in depth guide on to which 10 essential products you need to buy to take your desk setup to the next level. If you are interested in improving your desk setup, make sure you check our store, where we sell the very best products to enhance your setup.
What to buy for your desk setup
I wrote this guide on which essential desk setup products you should buy if you are trying to dramatically improve a desk setup that contains only the basics: a PC and a monitor. These would consist of items like stands, desk pads and convenient cables. In the coming articles I will start looking into the more specific product recommendations. However, you might be wondering, which products do I need to buy to get my desk setup at the top?
Desk mat
The most important element that you need to buy is a good desk mat. A lot of us hate getting our workspaces dirty, so buying a desk mat will greatly help with keeping everything clean whilst protecting your valuable desk.
What to look for in a Desk Mat ? A nice, thick mat will give a bit more cushioning to your work area, keeping your hands comfortable while typing. A stain and water resistant mat is also key if you like to have drinks at your desks, providing additional peace of mind.
If you are looking to get a desk mat with this characteristics and at a good price point, check out the Wool Desk Pad. Otherwise, if you prefer a more luxurious finish, then the Cork and Leather Desk Mat is your perfect match.
Wireless Charger
A sophisticated wireless charger to simultaneously juice up all your devices using a single cable is a MUST. Not only for aesthetic reasons but for convenience. Once you go wireless, you never go back.
The wireless charger you need depends vastly on your personal needs. If you have several devices such as an Apple Watch, iPhone and AirPods, your best choice is something that can charge them all. One solution would be the Wireless Charging Magnetic Mount, which features a sleek industrial design and supports MagSafe, the new iPhone charging standard (up to 10W). Another option would be the Base Station Pro by Nomad which allows charging up to 4 devices at the same time. This includes two phones, earphones and an Apple Watch (Apple Watch mount is sold separately).
On the other hand, if you only require to charge one device, then something like the Fast Wireless Charging Base or the Base Station Mini.
Desk lamp
One of the many advantages of having great light, is the positive effect that it can have on the quality of your work / gaming, as well as protecting your eyesight.
Assuming you already have a monitor, then the Computer LED Lamp is the perfect solution. This lamp can be powered via the USB port found in most monitors. The Computer LED Lam has three distinct light modes for any situation, with stepless dimming. You can easily attach this light using the built-in USB Type C cable.
In the case that you only require a light for your desk, we recommend this light. It has a Qi Wireless Charger and has enough height to properly light up your entire desk.
Palm rest
Being at your desk during several hours each day requires that you own a palm rest for your keyboard. This is particularly necessary if you have a thick mechanical keyboard which elevates your palms. Doing this each and every day during years might cause long term injuries which can be easily prevented by using a standard palm rest.
We currently sell a Wood Palm Rest made out of genuine Walnut, made to match any setup and comes in different sizes for any keyboard variation.
Headphone stand
Everyone uses a pair of headphones for watching movies, music or browsing the net, so the first thing to consider when buying a headphone stand is how it looks. It is important to find a good quality product that is also affordable.
The positive aspect about headphone stands is that they come in any size and price you can think of, from cheap plastic to metal and wood, the choice is yours. You can even buy a banana stand and repurpose it for headphones if you’d like to. Other alternatives such as the Headphone Headset Hanger include hidden stands that go below the desk to maximize desk space. We currently sell an assortment of headphone stands:
Pen holder
When it comes to great desk accessories, don’t go for the usual boring shape or design of a desk pen holder. Rather, go for something unique that you would like to use as an art piece for the desk. One alternative would be the Oasis Desk Pen Organizer from Amazon for $29.95.
We prefer to have personal pen holders that represent something unique about us, like a travel or a memory.
Clock
Maybe the most important thing you need in a house is a clock. I’m not talking about the iPhone Time app that tells you how long you have to wake up and get ready for work, I mean a real honest to goodness watch that tells you the time without distractions.
We currently sell the LED Digital Number Clock a digital 24 hour clock, with a built-in alarm, temperature sensor and calendar. Another option is a regular, nonobtrusive clock from Amazon.
Surface cleaner (cloth)
To preserve the surface of your keyboard and mouse pad, you need to clean them. This is also the case for any monitor, phone, iPad, etc which are constantly being filled with annoying fingerprints. Just having a set of random microfiber cloths laying around your home is more than enough to keep your gadgets clean. Checkout this set from Amazon.
Extended charging cables
You need them. For each and every device you own. This cables must be braided or at least made out of tough materials and at minimum 1 metre (3ft) long. Braided cables outlast any other type of cables, making it the only charging cable you’ll ever need. The extra length is key if you like to use your devices whilst on bed, without the hassle of short lengths.
One alternative is the 1m Anker Braided iPhone Cable, without compromises.
At the Setupedia Store we sell the Magnetic Phone Charger Cord which has all the characteristics mentioned above, available for all your devices. The difference with this cable is that it has magnetic technology, allowing it to easily store and extended with ease, perfect for any scenario.
