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Photos: The 10 most underrated office gadgets of all time

By Macy Bayern August 29, 2018, 12:58 PM PDT

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1. Fidget Cube

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1. Fidget Cube

Ever feel like the day is dragging on? These 10 gadgets are often overlooked, but are sure to make your work day a breeze.

If you’re having trouble focusing or getting comfortable at work, the Fidget Cube may be the answer. A 6 sided die with different buttons or toggles to keep your fingers busy, the Fidget Cube is great for finding your focus and increasing productivity at work.

Get yours here.

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2. Think Board

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2. Think Board

Turn any surface into your own personal dry-erase board with a Think Board. Essentially a big sticker, you can place and remove the adhesive whiteboard paper to different surfaces with ease. This tool is especially useful for business pros with active minds. Morph a corner of your desk into a whiteboard and cycle through ideas.

Find it here.

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3. Evapolar microclimate

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3. Evapolar microclimate

Whether it’s miserably cold or stuffy in your office, Evapolar can help. Your personal microclimate space, this intelligent cube cools, humidifies and cleans the air. Breathe and work easier with the nanotechnology-driven microclimate box.

Buy one here.

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4. CableDrop Minis

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4. CableDrop Minis

Almost every device used in an office environment comes with charging cords, which typically end up in a tangled mess on the ground. Keep your workspace tidy and your cords accessible with a pack of CableDrop Minis. The CableDrop Minis are small mechanisms that hold onto your cords, preventing them from falling to the ground. With self-adhesive backing that can stick onto any flat surface, you can make sure your chargers are easy to access.

Grab a pack here.

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5. The smart coffee mug

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5. The smart coffee mug

Keep your coffee warm all day with the Ember coffee mug, a 10-ounce ceramic mug that keeps coffee at a preferred temperature. Coolest part? It’s app-controlled.

Order yours here.

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6. Desk organizer

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6. Desk organizer

If you are a neat freak, then the Cyanics iStick desktop organizer is a must. A small table of divided compartments, the organizer comes with USB ports, pen holders, space for stationary items, a cup holder, a phone cubby, and more.

Click here to get organized.

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7. Wi-Fi scanner wand

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7. Wi-Fi scanner wand

Upload important documents to your computer quickly with a Wi-Fi scanner wand. A handheld device, the wand can scan items to JPEG and PDF file formats and connects to any Wi-Fi-enabled computer.

Get your scanner here.

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8. Lumbar support cushion

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8. Lumbar support cushion

Sitting at a desk all day can be a literal pain. To help ease lower back aches, a lumbar support back cushion can come in handy. This memory foam, mesh covered back cushion can make long work days a little more comfortable.

Get your lumbar support cushion here.

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9. Electronic accessories organizer

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9. Electronic accessories organizer

Organize all your chargers, headphones, SD cards, USB drives, and more, with the double layer electronic accessories organizer. Whether it is traveling to another city for work, or just going into the office, the compact organizer keeps all your important tech accessories in place.

Buy on here!

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10. Adjustable monitor stand

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10. Adjustable monitor stand

tTake your desk to new heights. If you’re tired of sitting all day, you can buy this adjustable monitor stand. You can choose how high it should be, and then place your monitor on it. Now you can stretch your legs and stand at your desk.

tGet it here.

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