Home Office
The platforms, tools and books worth knowing about as a UK freelancer, gathered in one place.
Anker 8-in-1 USB-C Docking Station (Dual Monitor)
One USB-C cable from your laptop to two HDMI monitors, wired Ethernet, USB ports and power pass-through. Turns a laptop into a proper desk setup. Rated 4.5/5 from 37,000+ reviews.
Anker Zolo 20,000mAh 30W Power Bank
A 20,000mAh power bank with a built-in USB-C cable and 30W output, enough to top up a phone several times or give a small laptop a boost between client meetings.
Babacom Adjustable Laptop Stand
A foldable, height-adjustable laptop stand that raises the screen towards eye level and packs flat for working away from home. Rated 4.6/5 from nearly 9,000 Amazon UK reviews.
Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam
A budget 1080p webcam from Logitech with auto light balance and a built-in privacy shutter. The cheaper route to looking better on client calls. Rated 4.4/5 on Amazon UK.
The long-running 1080p webcam most freelancers end up with. Stereo mics, autofocus and a clip that fits almost any monitor. Rated 4.6/5 from over 10,700 Amazon reviews.
Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
The cheapest dependable wireless keyboard and mouse set. Nothing fancy, just reliable, and one of Amazon UK's most-reviewed combos at 4.4/5 from nearly 30,000 ratings.
Logitech MK540 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Full-size wireless keyboard with a palm rest, plus a contoured mouse, on one USB receiver. The upgrade from typing on a laptop all day. Rated 4.4/5 on Amazon UK.
Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
Logitech's flagship productivity mouse: quiet clicks, a fast-scrolling metal wheel, a thumb wheel for sideways scrolling and switching between three computers.
Philips 27E1N1300AM 27-Inch Height Adjustable Monitor
A 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor with a height-adjustable stand, 120Hz refresh and built-in speakers. A second screen for a laptop-based freelancer. Rated 4.4/5 on Amazon UK.
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Headphones
Sony's lightweight noise cancelling headphones. Comfortable over a full working day, with a decent mic for calls and multipoint pairing. Rated 4.5/5 from 16,000+ reviews.
soundcore Anker Q30 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Anker's budget noise cancelling headphones, with around 40 hours of battery and multipoint pairing. One of Amazon UK's most-reviewed headphones at 4.5/5 from 96,000+ ratings.