PCWorld compiled 23 essential desk accessories from Reddit's r/buildapc community that PC enthusiasts credit with transforming their workspace experience and daily comfort. Key upgrades include monitor arms, ergonomic keyboards, cable management solutions, sit/stand desks, USB hubs, and lighting systems that reduce eye strain and improve organization. These cost-effective modifications address overlooked aspects like desk stability, proper ergonomics, and clutter reduction that significantly enhance productivity and long-term health. When buying a PC, you can spend a lot of time zeroing in on the right specs for your situation. But the attentiveness often ends there. After the decision's made, we slot the machine into a spot on our desks and then go about business as usual.

Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account's Spare Key The next time you're locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process. Google has a new way for users to sign in to their accounts: a selfie video. If you've ever lost your device and gotten locked out of your Google account, you know it can feel like a desperate, Kafkaesque process to recover access and get back in--especially for people who run their digital lives, from email messages to calendar appointments, on Google software. This new sign-in option is an additional way to unlock your Google account, like a spare key hidden in the bushes. "We always recommend that you set up more than one option," says Claire Forszt, a product manager at Google who focuses on identity and engagement.

With "blessings" from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted "AI journal" that turns your family moments into AI images. Jibo was a cute, social robot that sat in one place in your home. Built in 2014, Jibo was meant to be a robot people brought into their lives before the smart-home industry had even really taken off. It could not interact with objects or move from its spot, but it could wiggle and talk in a way that felt endearing. It was adorable, but not competent or in demand enough to last--it was ahead of its time and died too soon .

Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar's Tail? It's "the most car-like Range Rover ever created," but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar's Type 01 party? In what looks to be a radical departure from its existing lineup, Range Rover has confirmed an entirely new fifth vehicle: the Range Rover GT, an all-electric grand tourer built on the company's Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA), the same platform that will underpin other midsized cars for the brand. Range Rover has only shared camouflaged prototype pictures for now, as the GT is supposedly still undergoing final testing, ahead of a full launch expected later this year. That means details on this completely new model are scant to say the least: no price, no range, and no power figures have been disclosed.

PCWorld reports on Noctua's collaboration with Pulsar to create the Feinmann FO1, a $180 gaming mouse featuring an integrated 40mm cooling fan. The mouse includes premium specs like 42,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling rate, while the fan blows air through speed holes to cool users' hands during gaming. This unconventional design represents a unique approach to gaming comfort, though the premium pricing reflects the specialized Noctua branding and cooling technology. Noctua, the Austrian cooling supplier known for its very quiet brown fans, is something of a darling of the PC industry.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This 34-inch OLED gaming monitor with a speedy 240Hz refresh rate is just $680 (was $1,200) on Amazon. Looking for deals on tech right now is, shall we say, a sobering experience. If you're looking for a laptop that can run Windows, you're gonna have a bad time. Fortunately, the deals on accessories are a lot more tolerable--for example, LG is offering an excellent 34-inch OLED gaming monitor for $680 on Amazon, $520 off its retail price .

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Can't get a Steam Machine? The Steam Machine costs more than a grand, and is hard to find even if you can afford it. A cheap mini PC, loaded with the free SteamOS, makes more sense for most people. Welcome to Boost Mode, my weekly PCWorld newsletter focused on PC gaming, enthusiast hardware, and other geeky stuff centered around your desk and desktop.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. I've used this $140 Brother printer for years. It's the only one you need It even supports third-party toner refills. I remember a dream of the 90s and 2000s: the "paperless office" where you could handle everything with email. That, um, didn't pan out.

PCWorld highlights laptop stands as essential travel accessories that significantly improve ergonomics by reducing neck, back, and shoulder pain from hunching over screens. These portable stands enhance laptop cooling and airflow, leading to better performance and extended battery life during extended work sessions. Quality options are surprisingly affordable, with many effective models available for just $20-$30, making them accessible investments for any laptop user. One of my favorite PC accessories is small enough to toss in any backpack yet makes using your laptop cooler, quieter and more comfortable. You can pay $50 or more for a good one, but a cheap model can be yours for less than the cost of a fancy coffee.

PCWorld explores 10 external gaming accessories as affordable alternatives to expensive internal PC upgrades amid rising hardware costs driven by AI demand. Key recommendations include the Logitech G512 X keyboard with adjustable actuation and hot-swappable switches, plus Alienware's budget $350 OLED monitor featuring 240Hz refresh rates. These external upgrades offer cost-effective ways to enhance gaming setups when traditional component upgrades become financially challenging for enthusiasts. Any sports fan can tell you about the concept of a "rebuilding year," when your team doesn't have a realistic shot at the title, so they give the foundations of their franchise some much-needed TLC.