New Year, New Setup: The Best Tech Accessories to Refresh Your Desk and Boost Productivity in 2024

By elago blog on December 26, 2024

How to Start Fresh in 2025

As we step into 2025, setting New Year’s resolutions is all about decluttering, staying productive, and starting with a clean slate. Whether you’re refreshing your workspace post-holiday season or looking for tech-savvy upgrades, these tech and desk accessories will help you maximize productivity, organize your space, and feel ready to tackle your goals. Want your vision board to come to life? It starts here. Whether you're choosing to declutter this year or figuring out how best to integrate tech into your life to be more productive, we've got the most helpful hacks and tips for you.

1. Paper Touch Glass Screen Protector for iPad

For new iPad users, it can be hard to transition to digital notes (which are much more effective for productivity) especially if you're used to pen and paper. Luckily, this screen protector not only prevents scratches and cracks on your iPad from drops and overuse, but it makes your iPad screen feel exactly like you're drawing on paper. Prefer the more analog style of Pencil? Check out our metal Apple Pencil replacement tips that turn your Apple Pencil into a finer-tipped pen.

Paper Touch Glass Screen Protector for iPad >

2. Magnetic Stand for iPads

Elevate your iPad for an ergonomic viewing experience or turn it into a second monitor with this sleek magnetic stand, that has 360 rotation, an adjustable viewing angle, and is sturdy enough to support note taking. Your wrists and neck can thank us later.

Magnetic Stand for iPads >

3. Tablet and Laptop Sleeve

Part of decluttering and starting fresh is making sure that your existing accessories as pragmatic. When designing laptop cases, we realized that most if not all are missing an additional front compartment for chargers, external hard drives, or even smaller devices like your phone, airpod, or kindle. That's why we recommend switching to a practical sleeve with an additional compartment like this one so you have what you need to get started on you at all times. No more excuses or procrastination!

Tablet and Laptop Sleeve >

4. MS3 Aluminum Charging Stand for MagSafe

Charge your iPhone seamlessly with this modern aluminum MagSafe stand that keeps your phone upright and your desk looking clean and organized. Use it to prop up video calls, enable StandBy mode, or simply dedicate a space to your phone to curb those pickups and social media addiction.

MS3 Aluminum Charging Stand for MagSafe >

5. Smart Magnetic Desk Mat

This desk mat is just the first piece of a completely magnetic desk setup we developed to inspire a clean, futuristic, and practical workspace. The Smart Magnetic Desk Mat serves as the foundation of your organized workspace, and is . 800 mm x 410 mm. The mat's magnetic surface allows for seamless integration with other magnetic accessories, which we have created an entire guide for here, ensuring everything stays in place. It's scratch resistant, water resistant, has multiple layers including one for document stories, and won't budge.

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6. Ultra-Thin Keyboard Skin for MacBooks

We designed this ultra thin cover so you can protect your keyboard while still maintaining a comfortable typing feel without too muchs sensory overload. No more clogged up butterfly keyboards, broken or jammed keys, or chicken grease on your keyboard. Let's keep it fresh, and clean.

Ultra-Thin Keyboard Skin for MacBooks >

7. Pencil Grip for Apple Pencil

Lock in for long drawing sessions or lectures by ensuring you have a comfortable grip on your Apple Pencil. More so looking for a full-body case? Check out our best-selling Apple Pencil accessories here.

Pencil Grip for Apple Pencil >

8. MacBook Charger Cable Management Case

Remember when the old MacBook charger had little flaps that popped out to wrap your cable around? Not sure why Apple decided to progress backwards by deleting that feature, but we've brought it back. Keep your charger cable tangle free and organize in this case that allows you to wrap the cord around it. Worried about a cover on your adapter? Don't be! Ours won't overheat. The added bonus is that your charger block will remain clean and like new overtime with this case!

MacBook Charger Cable Management Case >

Why a Desk Refresh Matters for Your New Year Goals

Starting the New Year with a refreshed, organized desk helps you boost focus, reduce stress, and improve workflow. Whether you’re pursuing new goals or simply reclaiming your space after the holiday rush, these tech accessories make it easier to achieve a productive, decluttered lifestyle.