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Home/Desk setup
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Desk setup

The three upgrades that change a home office most: how you look on calls, how you type, and where your screen sits.

ACurated by AlexUpdated How we choose

Every pick at a glance

GuideBest overallBudget / valuePremium / alternative
WebcamsLogitech Brio 500Logitech C920x HD ProInsta360 Link 2
Mechanical keyboardsKeychron K2 (Version 3, QMK)RK Royal Kludge RK61 (wireless, hot-swap)Logitech MX Mechanical
Monitor armsHUANUO Single Monitor ArmAmazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor ArmErgotron LX Single Monitor Arm

Guides

person in blue long sleeve shirt using black Surface
Best overall: Logitech Brio 500

The best webcam for work calls

Light correction matters more than 4K. Here’s the camera that makes you look best.

closeup photo of computer keyboard
Best overall: Keychron K2 (Version 3, QMK)

The best mechanical keyboard

A compact 75% board for most people, an office-quiet option, and a budget starter.

A computer monitor, keyboard, and game controllers on a white desk in a workspace
Best overall: HUANUO Single Monitor Arm

The best monitor arm

Get your screen to eye level and free the desk. Check weight and VESA first.