25 Gift Ideas for People Who Work From Home

It's difficult to remember life before Logitech's MX Master series. This ergonomic mouse connects to a computer via Bluetooth or Logitech's 2.5-GHz receiver, and it's responsive. There are two thumb buttons, but I love the scroll wheels. Yes, wheels, plural; there's a thumb scroll wheel that's great for horizontally scrolling through spreadsheets, and one push of the primary index-finger scroll wheel sends it wheeling through long vertical pages with zero effort. It glides like a machete through a melon, but there's a button that enables more precise scrolling if needed.

This MX Master 4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) adds haptics and the Actions Ring, a virtual ring that can be called up on the desktop at any time to trigger various actions—all customizable in the Logi Options+ app. The battery usually lasts me three weeks, if not more, between charges. (And the mouse can still be used while it charges, unlike some other mice.)

This full-size Hall effect keyboard checks off all the boxes. The metal case is sturdy, satisfying to type on, and the switches are hot-swappable. It's wireless, too, and your giftee can connect via a 2.5-GHz dongle or Bluetooth. It's easy to remap keys with the browser-based Launcher app (or QMK/VIA). I love the volume knob, and thanks to the Hall effect switches, your giftee can take full advantage of the technology with features like Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation distances.

Skip the boring mouse pad and get a desk mat instead. I love leather desk mats and have used one from Harber London for years. I've specifically used the Professional Leather Desk Mat for more than a year, and it oozes luxury. It has a rich pebbled design, is made from full-grain leather, and does a great job of staying put. I like how soft it feels, and it's easy to clean. There are several size options and colors to tailor the mat to your giftee's setup.

Your giftee probably has a good USB microphone already for their Zoom calls (if not, check out our Best USB Mics guide!). But chances are they're using a cheapo mic stand that looks ugly. Upgrade to the Elgato Wave Mic Arm Pro, and they'll thank you endlessly. It comes with a clamp to mount on desks, but I opted to snag the Wave Desk Plate to screw it on my desktop. Now, my microphone can smoothly move in and out of the way. There's nothing better than a mount that glides your gear effortlessly.

It might look like a smoothed-out Aztec pyramid, but this little object has magnets on top. Affix the included magnet clips onto USB cables and keep the cords neat and in one spot. Smartish also has a bigger version if your giftee has too many cables strewn about on their desk. It's a nice little stocking stuffer if their cables routinely fall off their desk.

Is your loved one always cowering over a keyboard in the dark, struggling to type? I have used variations of BenQ's ScreenBar lamps for several years, and they're truly a must-have for any modern desk setup. These space-saving lamps hang over your computer monitor (yes, even curved screens), and shoot light on the desktop, blanketing it with warm or cool tones—you can set the brightness and color temperature. I usually leave it on when I'm at my desk working and turn it off when I'm playing video games or watching a movie (the light can cause some glare when you're watching dark content).

This version is the ScreenBar Halo 2, which doesn't have the controls at the top of the light; they're available on a wireless, USB-C rechargeable remote. Your giftee can customize the color temperature and brightness, and one extra trick the Halo 2 has is a backlight—they can cast some bias lighting behind their monitor to reduce eye strain. This model also has a motion sensor, so once your loved one leaves the desk, the light will turn off. When they're back, it'll light up their workstation again.

What's the point of working from home if they're going to wear button-downs, blouses, and suit pants? Sure, put ’em on during meetings if you want to look presentable (or don’t). But when the webcam's off, lounge in a nice robe instead. My wife bought me this Portuguese flannel robe from L.L.Bean, and it's wonderfully soft and comfy. This one is a little thin, making it great for the shoulder seasons.

Most charging strips are shoved under the desk to help hide the mess of cables, but the Moonbase is designed to sit on the desktop. It's utterly gorgeous, with its space-age design of domed AC nodes that glow (your giftee can change the color by pressing a button on the side). There's a bright orange braided cable, and on the other edge are four USB-C ports, two of which output 30 watts, the third is 100 watts, and the fourth is 140 watts. That's all the power most people need and then some.

If they're frequently plugging in devices at their desk, give them the gift of not having to bend down and mess with wires with this attractive and desk-worthy charger.

If your giftee takes copious notes and has expressed interest in a digital notepad, reMarkable's new Paper Pro Move (8/10, WIRED Recommends) might be a great option for the desk. I like that it's not as big as the flagship Paper Pro, meaning it's easy to tote around from room to room (or from office to the home office). They still get the option to use colors, reMarkable's excellent handwriting experience, and notes can be synced to the cloud. If you're debating between the Marker and Marker Plus, the latter just adds an eraser function to the other end of the stylus.

The Jack puzzle from Craighill is deceptively complicated. Your giftee will wish they never took it apart after unboxing it, but it's a good way to take a break in between meetings (or during meetings) and work the brain a different way. Once complete, they can proudly keep it on their desk as an elegant paperweight.

We've got more fun desk candy in our Best Desk Accessories guide.

Maybe they recently got a new remote work job, or maybe their desk just looks like a mess. This Ergonofis Desk Accessories Set can bring some elegance and organization to their workstation. It includes a Vertical Laptop Stand ($65), a Pencil Holder ($55), a Headphone Stand ($65), and a Catch-All Tray ($55), all made out of porcelain. (You can also purchase each item individually if you'd rather pick and choose.) I love the blush color, and they each do their job well. My 16-inch MacBook Pro had no trouble resting on the laptop stand, and my headphones were easy to pop on and off.

Has your intended recipient complained about how crappy they look on video calls? (It's the shitty webcam, I swear!) If they have a recent iPhone and MacBook, they can use Apple's Continuity Camera feature, which turns iPhones into a high-quality wireless webcam. You can read more about how it works here, but they'll need a place to position the iPhone to get the most out of it. That's where Belkin's MagSafe mount comes in. It magnetically sticks to the back of MagSafe iPhones and works as a phone grip and kickstand. But pop out a loop, and it can rest on top of MacBooks for perfect iPhone-as-webcam positioning. Nifty! There's another version specifically for Mac displays, too.