Jun 23, 2015 6:45 AM

Gallery: 3 Tips for Using the Right Tech Tools to Dominate Your Job

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[Griffin PowerMate Bluetooth](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IRDRL4K?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) This controller can interact with almost any app on your Mac. Use it to pump up the volume, scroll through docs, and even pan and zoom in creative software. It’s the one knob to rule them all. $60

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[KeepCup Brew Limited Edition Cork](http://www.keepcup.com/keepcup-store/keepcup-series/brew-limited/bpre) The cork grip insulates your fingers from hot joe, the spill-resistant lid protects your outfit, and the reusability cuts your carbon footprint a little bit each day. $32
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[Crate & Barrel Rex Grey Desk Lamp](http://www.crateandbarrel.com/rex-grey-desk-lamp/s185290) Treat yourself to some warm, attractive illumination. This wood-and-steel beauty has a cloth cord that adds a pop of anticorporate color. $100

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[Retro 51 Classic Tornado Pen](http://www.retro51.com/fwi_tor_classiclacquers.html) The stainless-steel roller-ball pen writes like a dream and looks like the moment Pleasantville snaps into vivid color. Use with caution: You may find yourself volunteering to take notes at meetings. $25
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[Duracell PowerMat](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082YVBRW?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) Your desk should be your happy place. And if it’s cluttered with cords, it becomes an unhappy place. Bring the bliss back with a charging station that maintains a low profile as it keeps your essentials ticking. $40 and up

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[B&O Play BeoPlay H8 Headphones](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R45Z2IE?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) Stellar form, stunning audio, and wireless tech merge into a plush leather, lambskin, and aluminum package. Plus, the integrated mic means you can use them as a headset for closing deals. $499

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