As someone who’s gotten closer and closer to peak productivity working from home for the last six years, I’m constantly looking for upgrades that’ll help me better focus on finding great products for our readers. And while I could go on and on about how the Toddy Cold Brew System and ReAnimator’s Keystone blend coffee beans keeps me alert, I know cold brew isn’t for everyone. Instead, I’d love to give you a proverbial tour of the home office tech that has helped me find zen while I work — and might just do the same for you. So, for everyone who’s trying to make their perfect home office, looking for everything from the best laptop to a comfortablemouse and keyboard, this is the tech that helps keep me productive at home.
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As someone who’s gotten closer and closer to peak productivity while working from home for the last six years, I’m constantly looking for upgrades that’ll help me better focus on finding great products for our readers. And though I could go on and on about how the Toddy Cold Brew System (paired with ReAnimator’s Keystone Blend coffee beans) keeps me alert, I know cold brew isn’t for everyone.
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