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Your morning coffee will never go cold again with these mug warmers for your desk

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You left your coffee on the edge of the desk and let it run cold again, didn’t you? It happens to the best of us, but it’s time to stop sacrificing your morning pick-me-up. These coffee mug warming plates help keep your brew at the optimal temperature, so even if you get lost in your work or scrolling Komando articles (wink-wink), your coffee will be perfect every time you reach for it. These are our top picks.

Wenvinda coffee mug warming plate for your desk

Wenvinda has a mix of the best features you could ever want in a mug warmer. First and foremost, there are six timer settings in two-hour intervals. You never have to worry about wasting power since it will shut off automatically. While Oracer introduces a better auto shutoff later in this list, Wenvinda is still on the right track.

Add three separate temperature settings and a digital temp gauge, and this mug warmer is a complete package. You also get a silicone mug cover in the box to help keep your coffee warmer for longer.

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Oracer auto shutoff coffee mug warmer

You want a warm mug of coffee within arm’s reach at all times, but you don’t want to waste power. Thankfully, Oracer has an automatic shutoff that kills the power after eight hours of continuous use or within five minutes of detecting no weight (mug) on the plate.

Beyond the tremendous power-saving capabilities, Oracer added a ring outside the warming plate to help keep your mug in place. It won’t slide and knock onto your desk from simple movements.

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KIN electric coffee mug warming plate

Sometimes heating the mug isn’t enough to warm your coffee. While KIN includes three settings on this warmer, it can’t account for how thick your mug may be. That’s why it includes a silicone lid that fits many different mug sizes.

Plug in this low-energy plate and cycle through each setting by tapping the main button on the front. The visual indicator lets you know it’s on, so you won’t waste power when your morning cup is down to the last sip.

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Back pain at your PC? These supportive pillows are your solution

Without a proper office chair to help support your back and spine health, you could experience back pain. It’s challenging to constantly think about posture and actively alter it. But these lumbar support pillows help you position your back to reduce pain and improve comfort at your PC or office desk. These are our top picks.

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Stuck at a desk all day?

💻 Upgrade your workspace for a new year of getting stuff done.

A memory foam seat cushion ($45) helps with booty and back pain. You can use it in cars and airplanes, too. Click the coupon box for 30% off!
Pair the seat cushion with a foot stand ($39) for extra relief. Ahh.
If you use a laptop, this stand (15% off, $17) is your posture’s new BFF. Plus, it helps your computer’s ventilation so it lasts longer.
A room divider is nice for more privacy or hiding all your junk on video meetings.
Quick! Name something more annoying than a cord you need falling behind your desk. You can’t, huh? A magnetic cord holder (25% off) stops that from happening.

🤑 Amazon Outlet is like the sale aisle at Target. It’s where they list all the super-cheap overstock and clearance items. I like the under-$10 section.

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😱 A coworker poisoned her drink: Imagine feeling sick every time you sip something at your desk. That’s what happened to a woman in Wisconsin. She noticed a strong chemical smell and suspected someone was messing with her drinks, so she set up a hidden camera. Sure enough, she caught a dude at work spiking them with super glue! HR really needs a new category between “verbal warning” and “call the cops over an attempted poisoning.”

🔌 Tame your cords: Got a mess of loose cables around your desk? Velcro cable ties are a quick fix to clean things up. Plus, they make those dangling cords way less tempting for nosy pets with a chewing habit. Bonus: They’re super cheap. Here’s a pack of 60 for $7. Sweet!

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Black marks on the carpet? These office chair mats prevent that

You roll across the carpet dozens of times a day at your desk. After a week, the rug looks discolored. After a month, it’s dirty and riddled with black streaks. The best action against this is prevention, which is where these mats come in handy. Don’t add the extra task of cleaning the rugs; save yourself time (and make it easier to move at your desk).

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This gadget turns your tabletop into a phone charger - Is it worth it?

Your desk is a mess. OK, maybe not your desk specifically, but think about all the things you’ll find in the average workspace. Tap or click here to give your home office a high-tech makeover.

Start with your computer and then there’s a monitor or two (or three?) along with a keyboard and mouse. You might have a set of speakers, wireless earbuds and of course, the all-important phone charger.

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📱 Ring, ring, it’s not IT: If you get a call from your help desk or IT asking for a password reset, check if it’s legit. Scammers are getting good at tricking people over the phone to sneak into their systems. CrowdStrike found voice vishing scams (that’s voice phishing) jumped 442% last year.

The filthiest thing in your office

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Which is more germ-ridden: your desk or your toilet seat? Here’s the surprising answer.

15 Amazon deals for your Presidents Day weekend shopping

All of us are doing at least some online shopping right now. Whether it’s for basic household cleaning supplies or new tech gadgets, the easiest way to get what you need is by ordering it on the web.

But while there are deals to be found online, the prices aren’t always as low as brick and mortar stores. If you aren’t careful, your online shopping could end up costing you more than it would in stores. These 10 must-have products under $10 are a good place to start.

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