January is approaching If your New Year's resolution was to get your house in order, you're in luck. This weekend, popular home office and nursery accessories are on sale, including keyboards, monitors, baby carriers, strollers, and more.
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FlexiSpot's EN1 has everything you need in a standing desk, including height presets and easy controls, at an affordable price. Fully's favorite desk costs more than three times as much. The surface is eco-friendly chipboard, but it doesn't feel cheap. The instructions aren't very good and it took a little longer to assemble than other desks I've tested.
If you don't want to stand up at work, this standard computer desk is cheap and even cheaper with the coupons on the page. Several sizes and color finishes are also available. The surface is particle board, but the frame is sturdy. Our model holds up well after more than 3 years of continuous use.
If you're going to be working on your laptop all day, you'll need a monitor. No more stressing over a small screen. This 27-incher from BenQ is great for the price and is large enough to multitask between windows. 1080p resolution is all most people need, but it can look a little blurry, especially if you're sitting close together.
If you have limited desk space or are constantly working on the go, a portable monitor may be a better choice. This Mobile Pixels monitor was a favorite of ours, if you don't mind sticking sticky magnets to the back of your laptop. Simply attach the monitor to the magnet and slide the display out. While some other portable monitors require a surface to balance on, this monitor is easy to carry and can be worked on from a small coffee shop table or couch. This 13.3-inch size is perfect for 13-inch or 14-inch laptops.
Many laptops don't have ports. So, a good docking station will allow you to connect all your accessories, such as a monitor, external keyboard, and mouse. This Plugable docking station supports two monitors with up to 4K resolution connected via HDMI or DisplayPort. It also has six USB-A ports and an Ethernet jack.
Plugable's $140 price tag is steep if you've already spent money setting it up. Anker makes reliable products at low prices, and this hub is a great choice that will meet most people's needs. There are ports for two USB-A devices, HDMI and Ethernet cables, as well as spots for microSD and SD cards. It also supports pass-through charging, so you can keep your laptop running.
Razer's first customizable mechanical keyboard, the BlackWidow V4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) features tactile switches that sound and feel great, but are also hot-swappable if you want to change them up.
For a clicky typing experience, we like Keychron's TKL Q3 keyboard and the full-size Q5, discounted to $164 ($41 off). This fully assembled knob version adds a nice volume control on the top right, but you can also leave it out to save more money. Includes a color-matched USB-C to USB-C cable with USB-A adapter.
Keychron's slim keyboard is also great, offering a nice clicky feel in a small package. It connects via Bluetooth and I found that charging typically lasts about 4-5 days.
paper planner sale
Read our paper planner guide to learn about our favorite planners.
Happy Planner is our favorite paper planner, and this dashboard layout is perfect for organizing your week. Many other layouts are also currently discounted, including specialized planners for budget, fitness, and goals. Please read carefully as the 2023 notebook is also included.
Ban.do usually has a larger catalog of planners, but right now they have a small selection of planners available for 25% off. This weekly undated planner has plenty of space for to-do lists and plans, so you can get started anytime without wasting pages.
childcare sale
For more parenting recommendations, read our guides to the best strollers, best baby monitors, and best baby carriers.
Thule's Shine (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorite strollers for city living, as its slim profile makes it easy to maneuver around crowded sidewalks and stores. The height can be adjusted to 4 different heights so parents, grandparents and babysitters can comfortably push it. Shine is especially useful in his first year. It can be adjusted to face inward or outward, and can be used with both infant car seat adapters and bassinet attachments, but these accessories must be purchased separately.
Thule also makes a popular jogging stroller, which is perfect if you want to exercise with your little one. WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell said joggers are usually large, and Thule does a good job of that. not that big— not small, but it could be worse. Farrell likes the hand break in the center of the handle, which he just grabs and turns.
If you buy from Amazon, make sure the coupon on the page is selected to receive an additional $60 off. This is just below the regular retail price of $221. Cubo's cute bird monitor is equipped with a 1080p lens to provide clear images. Set up “danger zone” detection in the app to receive a notification if your child gets too close to the stairs. It comes with one year of the brand's premium service, after which you have to sign up for a monthly fee.
When many people think of baby carriers, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the Baby Bjorn. This brand has many options, but we like the Carrier Mini the most. It's small because it's meant for newborns, but it can hold up to 22 pounds. That should get you through at least the first year. What's important is that you can easily adjust it while wearing it.
If you use TikTok, you may have seen the creator of Tushbaby handing out products to mothers on the street. In our testing, we found it useful when your child doesn't want to be restrained, but still wants to be held. You can sit comfortably and support your lower back while reducing pressure on your arms. There's also a regular Tushbaby, but we like this slightly smaller Lite.
