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The Best Office Chairs for 2024

A good chair can keep you comfortable and productive for hours. We're here to help you find the best office chair for your home and budget.

By Will Greenwald
four office chairs, stylized

The Best Blue Light Glasses for 2024

Do you get a headache after staring at your monitor for hours at a time? Computer glasses might help. Here's how to pick a pair that works best for you, along with some of our favorites.

By Will Greenwald
Person rubbing eyes with one hand and holding glasses in the other

The Best Office Suites for 2024

Microsoft 365 is not your only choice for word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Whether you want local or cloud-based apps, our reviews of the best office suites help you choose the one for your needs.

By Edward Mendelson
A photo composite of images and icons representing word processing, spreadsheet editing, and presentation creation

Working From Home 101: Must-Have Devices for Your Home Office Setup

For the most productive, functional home office experience, you need to equip your space with the right accessories. Our top picks help you stay connected and comfortable.

By Will Greenwald
Home Office

The Best Webcams for 2024

If you want to look your best on video calls, your laptop's built-in camera often won't cut it. Here's what to look for in an add-on webcam, along with the top models we've tested.

By Will Greenwald
Logitech C720

What to Do if Windows Can't Connect to Your Printer

Adding a networked printer to your PC is usually a cinch, but what if Windows just won't play nice with it or can't find it at all? Here are a few quick solutions.

By William Harrel  & Jason Cohen
woman with face on printer in despair

The Best Video Conferencing Software for 2024

Nothing beats in-person meetings, but video conferencing is the next best thing, especially for fully remote companies. We evaluate and rank the top players based on their ability to keep meetings engaging and efficient.

By Neil McAllister
Video Conferencing

Lose Your Landline: The Best VoIP Home Phone Services

Choosing voice over IP (VoIP) for your home phone can boost your call quality and save money. We test and rank independent VoIP services so you can choose one that offers the best calls for your coins.

By Oliver Rist  & Neil McAllister
Best VoIP Services

The Best MacBook Docking Stations for 2024

Shuffling to and from your desk with your trusty Apple laptop? Here are the best ways to turn your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air into a productivity hub.

By Eric Grevstad
Mac docking station

The Best Docking Stations for Windows Laptops in 2024

Heard of the spy who came in from the cold? Here's the laptop that came in from the road. Our guide to desktop docking solutions will keep you ultra-productive when you're in the office—whether that's at your desk at home, or visiting corporate HQ.

By Eric Grevstad
Laptop docking station with monitors

The Best Microphones for 2024

Don't rely on the wimpy microphone built into your phone or laptop. Here's how to find the best USB and XLR mics for gaming, podcasting, and recording music, including our top-tested picks.

By Tim Gideon  & Will Greenwald
Sennheiser Profile Streaming Mic

The Best Headsets and Headphones for Your Home Office

Whether you need to take calls or block out distracting noise, these are the best headphones and headsets we've reviewed for working from home.

By Will Greenwald
Stock Headset Photo

If You Can't Avoid Working on Vacation, Follow These Tips for Everyone's Sake

Don't work on your time off. Really. But if you must, use these tips to be mindful and courteous so you don't ruin anyone else's fun.

By Jill Duffy
Four adults sitting on an oversized sofa; one person is using a laptop

The Best Online Collaboration Software for 2024

We test the leading software that helps teams work together. These are the top online collaboration tools we recommend.

By Jill Duffy
Two human figures handing each other documents

RemotePC Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

RemotePC is an affordable service for remotely accessing another person's computer. It performs well, especially between Windows machines, and its business plans cost much less than the competition.

$2.95 for One-PC Plan
at RemotePC
By Justin Pot
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Working From Home Tip: You're Not the House Manager

Just because your work-at-home lifestyle is flexible, that doesn't mean you should do all the household chores.

By Jill Duffy
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7 Easy Steps to Organize Your Desk

From placing your monitor at the right height to clearing space for your mouse, follow our tips to tidy your desk and optimize your productivity.

By Jill Duffy
A neat desk area with an open laptop, mug, cup holding pencils, and some books and notebooks on a nearby shelf

How to Set Up and Use a VPN

A VPN is an easy way to improve your privacy online. We break down what they do and how to get started using one.

By Max Eddy  & Chris Stobing
A lock above a password field filled in with dots

Get Back Online: 13 Tips to Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection

Have a full house working, gaming, streaming, and news binging, all at the same time? If you're experiencing lags, try these easy router tips to get back online before calling your ISP.

By John R. Delaney  & Whitson Gordon
miniature construction workers examining an ethernet cable

3 Things You Should Never Write in Slack

Don't dangle unfinished thoughts in front of your colleagues or write anything you wouldn't want an administrator to see.

By Jill Duffy
A black window with a text field meant to resemble a Slack message that reads "Hey. Can we chat?" and three icons above to indicate bold, italic, and strikethrough formatting.