IMPROVING WORKPLACE EFFICIENCY

This selection of gear is designed to help get the job done with best results and less stress

By Bill Lindsey

Stay Connected ARCHER AXE300

$599.99

This 6E 6 GHz router is the solution to a common complaint of slow connection speeds. Engineered to minimize the lag between sending and receiving data, it’s a good choice for office environments with many people online at the same time and is just as viable for home offices when the kids are streaming videos while you’re teleconferencing. The eight dual-band antennas and range extenders help eliminate signal loss.

Rise Above the Clutter

Kensington Smartview Laptop Riser

$89.99

This system solves the problem of where to place a laptop on a desk piled high with files, notepads, and more. By placing the laptop at the perfect height, the screen is easy to see, the keyboard is easy to reach, and air flows underneath to help avoid overheating. The riser is a must for tight cubicles, where it creates desk space below the laptop and can hold a set of headphones behind it.

Create ‘Wow!’ Presentations SAMSUNG FREESTYLE PROJECTOR

$799.99

This sleek device replaces the need for a large screen and bulky projector to impress your audience when making a presentation. The Freestyle transforms anything you aim at, such as walls or even floors, into a virtual screen displaying movies, videos, charts, photos, ambient light, or text. After working hours, it will be a crowd-pleaser for driveway movie nights. When not in use as a projector, it doubles as a 360-degree speaker.

Cut the Cords CANON PIXMA TS3520 WIRELESS ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER

$89.99

In most offices, the printer is in use all day long by everyone, meaning getting just the one page needed can take a while. This compact, wireless printer from Canon is the answer: It allows you to print what is needed, when it’s needed, in color or in black and white. The IT department will like that it doesn’t require cables. It also works as a scanner and copier, making it a sound choice for home offices.

Lock It Up APRICORN AEGIS PADLOCK PORTABLE HARD DRIVE

$209

This solid-state portable drive protects proprietary information when it’s being transported and in the office where it needs to be kept away from prying eyes. Available in sizes from 240GB to 4TB, it uses a USB connection to encrypt data as it’s being stored. It’s compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac systems. Authorized users simply enter a pin code to access the stored data.