Best Gifts: Home Office Tech That Every Remote Worker Wants

It's clear working from home and remote teaching is going to be around for a while, so it's time to help friends and loved one's get settled into their home offices. Even though we've had a few months to prepare, there's sure to be something that a new remote worker needs. 

From upgrades to their computer's sound system, to interactive wall decorations that can be used for work and play, or an inexpensive home security camera, there are plenty of holiday gifts that they're sure to love. Below you'll find a wide range of gift ideas for any remote worker.

Nanoleaf Shapes

A fun way to decorate a home office

Instead of boring wall decorations, Nanoleaf's Shapes line can add some color and interaction to a home office. You can even have the light-up panels react to music or mirror the colors of whatever is on your computer screen, a fun setting for those who like take afternoon breaks to get a quick gaming session in. 

$119 at Nanoleaf

HyperJuice GaN 100W charger

There's nothing wrong with having more power

Instead of having multiple devices plugged into a power strip, the HyperJuice GaN charger is capable of putting out a total of 100W of power to four devices, and only taking up a single plug. That's enough to charge a MacBook Pro or Surface laptop and still have enough power to charge a phone or tablet. There are two USB-C ports and two full USB ports. 

$99 at Hyper

Anker 4-port USB hub

You can never have too many ports

Trying to recreate an office setup with multiple devices and accessories plugged into a laptop can get messy when you run out of ports. This Anker 4-port USB hub does exactly what its name implies: Adds four ports to a computer. You'll need one USB port to connect it to, so really you're gaining three ports. Still, at $12, it's an easy stock stuffer.

$11 at Amazon

Wyze Cam V3

A cheap smart home security camera

If you don't want to spend a lot on a video doorbell, the $20 Wyze Cam V3 makes for an inexpensive alternative, and it doesn't require any sort of monthly subscription. It's designed for use inside or out, so it can be used to monitor a driveway or a playroom. 

$19 at Wyze

Need more gift ideas?

Check out our ZDNet Recommends directory or Holiday Gifts hub for some more inspiration. 

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