In a world of never-ending email chains, conference calls and instant messaging, it can be harder than ever to focus on actual work. Try these products designed to help maximize productivity, comfort and fun.
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Data breach
The GBC ShredMaster shredder is a must for destroying sensitive information. It offers easy touch controls, a huge bin for its size, and anti-jam prevention technology. Whisper-quiet, it also boasts a super cross-cut method so those documents have no chance of being pieced back together. $90. (800) 723-4000; gbc.com.
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Cozy cubicle
The Kensington WarmView Wellness Monitor Stand includes a portable electric ceramic heater to keep those digits warm and nimble as you navigate your keyboard. It also elevates your screen for better posture and frees up desk space. $90. kensington.com.
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Multi-view
Double your viewing pleasure with the SideTrak Portable Monitor, the perfect laptop companion to get work done on the go. Use the second screen to spread out your work, or flip it 180 degrees for use as a presentation screen. $300. (240) 580-8725; sidetrak.com.
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Commute with confidence
Riding your bike to work is a great way to squeeze in a workout, but you need to get there in one piece. The RoadwareZ Road Tracker Smart Backpack has automatic digital LED turn signaling and braking systems that engage with your phone’s GPS. Input your destination address into your phone and the turn signals activate with no need for you to lift your hands from the handlebars. $250. (888) 625-3885; roadwarez.com.
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We’ve got your back
Although it was designed for gamers, the Mobile Edge Core Backpack works as a portable office, too, holding up to an 18-inch laptop, with accessory pockets for stashing cables, chargers, cords, headphones, mice and even full-sized keyboards. It’s TSA checkpoint-friendly and comes prewired with external USB 3.0 quick-charge ports for your mobile devices. $130. (714) 399-1400; mobileedge.com.
Tech journalist David Novak is editor of GadgetGram.com. Prices and availability are subject to change. Inclusion in this column is not an endorsement by South Carolina Living or any S.C. electric cooperative.