Functional High Quality Desk Accessories Workspace Efficiency

functionality is key when adding new desk accessories to my workspace over the years I've tried many of them from desk shelves to mouse pads and in this video would like to share with you the ones that I've kept to meet my needs and have optimized my workflow consider using the affiliate links in the description if you're interested in any of them as they help support the channel without any additional cost to you take notes quite often while sitting at the desk it's important for me to capture any idea or task and jut it down before forget about it in the past used post-it notes to quickly write anything that came to mind and small notebook to organize them however this method got messy quickly now use combination of digital and physical not taking systems in the physical word used this small notepad from Grovemade for daily reminders or to-do lists along with vertical organizer to store and manage them in the digital realm use Notion if you're not familiar notion is free productivity app that allows you to organize your notes tasks and ideas in flexible and customizable way it has become an essential tool in my workflow in fact use it to plan and organize all aspects of my content creation process from scripting videos like this one to scheduling collaborations with brands on my social media pages I've also created several free and premium notion templates that you can start using right away ranging from student planners to advanced templates designed for Content creators like myself you can find them in the video description below for someone who values organization like me having desk shelf that keeps all my peripherals in place is must choose the setup cockpit from Balolo after trying other desk shelves such as the one from Grovemade and another from UGMONK but none of them offers the same functionality as this one being able to attach modular accessories and customize the Shelf according to my needs is what was searching for making this access accessory highly functional and effective using trays to store smaller tools on my desk is also crucial by providing designated spaces for various items you keep them within Arms Reach and neatly organized. Balolo makes the steel catch-all trays with wood accents that are perfect for adding visual organization to your desk shelf. Grovemade on the other hand uses aluminum and Cork and the insides are more sophisticated they also released new trays sizes recently that can suit variety of different needs unfortunately these are not compatiable with the cockpit setup as they release cork dust when sliding on the wool felt and get in the way of the screws on top key aspect of my work involves writing from scripts from my videos to emails and journaling the tool use most for this task is the MODE Sonet mechanical keyboard this specific build configuration features mode reflex switches on polycarbonate and obscura key cups the fact that the typing experience is much more satisfying compared to low profile keyboard made me spend more time using it. was actually able to increase my average typing speed from 30 words per minute to 70 since got it 7 months ago as result it has increased my productivity and can work more efficiently for longer periods of time making this keyboard highly functional accessory on my desk to ensure that all my devices are fully charged during the day utilize various chargers for different purposes my latest addition was this Apple watch holder from Balolo it uses micro-suction material to keep the magnetic charger in place and can be mounted to the bottom of the setup cockpit on top of the Shelf have this beautiful walnut stand from Grovemade which uses the same material to hold the MagSafe charger for the iPhone on the other side place flat wireless charger for other devices such as the iPods Pro and my second phone better solution for saving space on the Shelf would be to use 3 in one stand like this one but unfortunately don't own one since the KARLBY desk is known for being susceptible to scratches the best way to protect it is to use desk pad after trying many of them over the years can safely say that the highest quality ones are from Grovemade. The one have had on my desk for the longest time is the extra large one in linoleum not only the texture feels premium and smooth but it also gives my setup defined workspace and it's easier to keeping cables neatly organized reduces clutter and increases the functionality of the desk my system for maintaining clean setup is very simple use this cheap nylon cable ties from AliExpress to neatly arrange wires together then store them inside tray that are bought on Amazon which can be screwed at the bottom now can easily identify cables when need them and keep my workspace tidy when natural daylight fades in the afternoon having smart lamps in the space can be very convenient in total have three light sources to evenly illuminate the office while working the first and most functional one is the ScreenBar Halo from BQ what like most about it is its beautiful Touch remote which wirelessly controls the lamp my preferred configuration is the back lighting as it creates cozy glow of light behind the monitor that relieves eye strain the second light is actually combination of an LED strip light attached behind my desk and light bulb from Wiz with this alone the office receives enough light to avoid being too harsh on the eyes you can adjust the color and intensity of the light within the app however preferred to buy the remote controller Which is far more reliable lastly for additional lighting there's another lamp on the taller shelf to fill the rest of the space the Philips Hue Go this has been more of an aesthetic upgrade than functional one but have to say that I'm very impressed with its quality unlike Wiz the Philips Hue application is much more reliable to the point where it makes me want to buy more of their products typically basic office items lack Aesthetics and are often hidden away however that's not the case with these scissors which seamlessly combine good design with functionality they stand on their own for quick access and can be transformed into box cutter with simple flip another stylish and functional item on my desk is the Black Wing sharpener which acquired through pencil kit collaboration with Grovemade if you're working long hours at your desk every day standing desk will definitely improve the overall functionality of your space to be completely honest haven't really use it to work while standing up however having the capacity to change the height position of the desk allows me to do two main things that couldn't do without it the first one is being able to easily access hidden spots behind the desk while cleaning and the second is crossing my legs more comfortably if you want to cross your legs you usually have to lower the chair height and when you want to go back to the original position you have to do quick jump or stand up which can be quite frustrating with standing desk you only need to set the height of your liking making it very convenient moving on to the drawers bought desk organizers from IKEA specifically the RAGGISAR collection without them the drawers would be total mess and wouldn't look as good as they do now for the longest time I've been looking to buy good foot rest to improve my posture while sitting at the desk however the shipping fee is often more expensive than the product itself so I'm temporarily using this laptop Riser from NOOE which actually does pretty good job with it and to be honest it looks very good with the setup on the other hand for better typing experience and to protect my wrist from uncomfortable positions use wrist rest from Grovemade this elevates the wrist to comfortable position while typing and help prevent condition like carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injuries which actually have if this is too expensive for you I've added link in the video description to cheaper alternative that found on AliExpress don't usually engage in many video calls but for those special occasions like to be prepared the Insta360 link is my external webcam of choice it's Compact and offers multitude of incredible features including 4K image quality AI tracking hand gestures and excellent software for adjusting camera settings among others even though the webcam has built-in microphone prefer to use the Shure SM7B which is already connected to my audio interface and allows me to achieve professional sound the microphone is mounted on the gator framework's boom arm for easy position adjustments and the built-in XLR cable is connected to cloud lifter to illustrate the difference between the buil-in microphone and the Shure SM7B here's comparison this is the built-in microphone of the Insta360 Link the this is the Shure SM7B microphone before the end of the video would like to mention few more valuable products in my office that stand out for their functionality firstly there's this keyboard brush kit that purchased on AliExpress it includes seven specialized tools designed to keep your devices clean such as highdensity retractable brush key cup remover small spray bottle and headphone cleaning pen with silicone gel tip they're very cheap and you can find great variety of them online next for organizing smaller items like Chargers and cables like to use this portable desk organizer from Orbitkey it features built-in wireless charging pad on top movable dividers to customize the interiors and very sturdy build quality lastly also from AliExpress is headphone stand that can be mounted on flat surfaces really appreciate its versatility and simple look not to mention the Walnut piece that blends perfectly with the office office that was all for today's video truly hope you found it valuable and perhaps inspiring for your next desk purchases have some exciting new products for upgrading my office and can wait to share them all in the upcoming videos thanks for watching and I'll see you in the next one