Take working from home to the next level with computer hardware that’s much cooler than the standard-issue gear you’d have in an average office.
Are you bored with the same old tech setting you back throughout your work day? There’s nothing quite like working in a home office that’s been kitted out with all the latest and greatest. So we’ve mined the Jaycar website for our top tech to help boost your productivity and ensure you work in comfort.
Stereo canal earphones with microphone
Hear loud and clear with these no-frills internal-type earphones, featuring a four-pole 3.5mm jack, inline microphone and media controls for seamless use with your smart device. Check availability.
‣ Why we’re fans: Clear comms for less than $8, leaving your hands free to type. Plus, you can use them to listen to soothing music between meetings.
‣ When they’ll save the day: Anytime you need to communicate clearly with the other people in your virtual meeting. Especially when a frustrated teenager drives past, revving like crazy, leaving everyone’s ears bleeding because of the feedback.
Dual-fan cooling pad
This USB-powered cooling system for your laptop has dual 140mm fans and two USB ports so you’ll never run out of connection points. Check availability.
‣ Why we’re fans: Use one USB port on your computer to power it, and it gives you two more ports for plugging in flash drives or other peripherals. Plus, even though it’s whisper-quiet, the on/off switch lets you choose when to run the fans and when to simply use it as an extra pair of ports.
‣ When it’ll save the day: Your laptop is probably getting the workout of its life right now, and it’s the worst possible moment to cook the processor – or worse, the SSD. Factor in high-particle, low-circulation environments like the bed or sofa, and inadequate cooling is a recipe for disaster.
Bluetooth® mouse
Hate getting tangled up in cords when you try to switch devices? Try investing in a high-accuracy wireless mouse with onboard resolution adjustment. Check availability.
‣ Why we’re fans: Left-handers will definitely appreciate the ambidextrous design. But this feature is all the more valuable now that we’re spending so much more time behind computers; learning to use a mouse with either hand will help you avoid RSI.
‣ When it’ll save the day: If your home office looks like a space shuttle cockpit, a Bluetooth® mouse can be paired with your laptop, tablet, or even your smartphone – and the onboard resolution switch allows you to instantly choose between 800, 1200 and 1600dpi to adjust the speed and precision of your tracking.