All the top devices and accessories to make working from home (and on the move) easier than ever

WRITTEN BY ALEX BLAKE

FOR MANY OF us, the last few months have involved far more working from home than we have ever done before. Going from an office-based job to spending the vast majority of your time at home can mean you’re thrown into a world that you’re unprepared for, with little in the way of tools to help you work efficiently and effectively.

That’s the problem this guide aims to solve. We have rounded up the best gear for your home office, whether you use a MacBook, desktop iMac or Mac mini, or even an iPad. Take the products on the following pages for a spin and you’ll hit the ground running in your new environment.

But this article isn’t just for home-working novices. There’s plenty here for seasoned veterans, with products that can revamp any makeshift office space and give your working life a surge in productivity. After all, anyone who’s been working from home for a long time has likely built up a collection of accessories that are - let’s be honest - probably past their use-by date. Isn’t it time to update your setup once and for all?

So whether you’re a first-time home worker or an old hand, there’s something for everyone here. Read on for our picks of the best monitors, port-laden docks and hubs, iPad keyboard cases, and much more.

MACBOOK ACCESSORIES

Everything you need if your MacBook is your home office centerpiece

1 TWELVE SOUTH HIRISE FOR MACBOOK $79.99 From

Twelve South, twelvesouth.com

Features Adjustable height, non-slip arms and base, supports laptops up to 7lb

If you’re working long hours from home, hunching over a laptop will quickly give you back pain. Twelve South’s excellent HiRise for MacBook can stop this problem in its tracks. While many laptop stands are locked in position, Twelve South’s offering can adjust its height to suit your setup. Its non-slip arms hold your MacBook safely in place, too.

2 BRYDGE MACBOOK VERTICAL DOCK

$169.99 From Brydge, brydge.com

Features 2x Thunderbolt 3 ports, airflow vents, 5lb