Tag

Home Office

All articles tagged with #home office

Boost Your Home Office: 10 Gadgets to Sharpen Focus and Comfort
technology26 days ago

Boost Your Home Office: 10 Gadgets to Sharpen Focus and Comfort

A roundup of 10 Amazon-available home-office gadgets designed to boost productivity, from Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones and a Nextmug self-heating mug to a smart Echo Show 8 display, plus a high-rated keyboard (Logitech MX Keys S), mouse (MX Master 4), adjustable FlexiSpot EN1 standing desk, Ooraii F4 timer, Lepro LED desk lamp, Anker A8380 USB-C hub, and Sihoo M18 chair—each chosen for features that curb distractions, improve comfort, or streamline work to help you stay focused all day.

Tiny Desk Tech: 12 Fun Mini Gadgets to Boost Your Home Office
technology27 days ago

Tiny Desk Tech: 12 Fun Mini Gadgets to Boost Your Home Office

A SlashGear round-up of 12 compact desk gadgets—each bringing utility and a touch of fun to home offices, from a social desk companion robot and a playful 100W GaN charger to a mini retro TV, a pomodoro cube, a note-taking tablet, a coffee warmer, a tiny vacuum, a portable speaker, a Stream Deck Mini, a classic calculator, a digital hygrometer, and a few more—designed to save space, boost productivity, and brighten the workday.

Palace letter affirms Harry and Meghan remain nonworking royals as UK return sparks security talk
world1 month ago

Palace letter affirms Harry and Meghan remain nonworking royals as UK return sparks security talk

A Buckingham Palace letter signed by the Lord Chamberlain confirms Prince Harry and Meghan remain nonworking royals after returning to Britain, a move aimed at clarifying their status for government and military officials amid ongoing questions about security funding; the couple said they were surprised by the letter and were not asked to contribute to its contents, with security decisions still being considered by a government committee.

Compact, Affordable Desk Upgrades for a More Efficient Home Office
technology1 month ago

Compact, Affordable Desk Upgrades for a More Efficient Home Office

A roundup of ten desk gadgets under $100 available on Amazon that aim to boost comfort, organization and productivity in a home office. The list spans practical helpers like the Odistar desktop vacuum, Huanuo FlowLift monitor arm, and a compact GoveeLife air purifier, to climate control (Trustech 2-in-1 fan/heater), lighting (Quntis ScreenLinear Glow), ergonomic input (Logitech Lift vertical mouse, ProtoArc EK01 Plus keyboard), smart assistance (Echo Dot 5th Gen), a temperature-controlled Ember Mug 2, and a space-saving Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger, each with strong ratings and third-party recommendations.

UK terror-arrest surge linked to Palestine Action ban, data show
politics1 month ago

UK terror-arrest surge linked to Palestine Action ban, data show

Home Office data show 6,539 terrorism arrests in Britain since 2001, with 3,021 in the year to 31 March 2026—a spike tied to the July 2025 proscription of Palestine Action; critics say the Terrorism Act is too broad and harms civil liberties, while supporters argue it protects the public; the ban is being challenged in the UK Supreme Court with a hearing set for 4 November.

Budget-Friendly Home Office Upgrades: 10 Gadgets Under $100
technology1 month ago

Budget-Friendly Home Office Upgrades: 10 Gadgets Under $100

SlashGear highlights ten home-office gadgets under $100 that can boost productivity and comfort, from a compact Logitech MX Anywhere 3S mouse and a 4K Creative Live! Cam to a retro-inspired 8Bitdo keyboard, a clamp-on LED desk lamp, a portable 15.6-inch monitor, and affordable accessories like the Anker MagGo power bank, Comfier heated lumbar pillow, Razer Leviathan V2 X soundbar, Blue Yeti Nano USB microphone, and a small Honeywell desk fan—delivering practical upgrades without breaking the bank.

Ikea and Xbox Unveil Yxstaby: Gaming Furniture Made for Living Rooms
technology1 month ago

Ikea and Xbox Unveil Yxstaby: Gaming Furniture Made for Living Rooms

Ikea teams with Xbox to launch Yxstaby, a nine-piece collection turning controller-inspired shapes into livable gaming furniture—from a TV stand on castors to monitor stands and a D-pad cushion—designed to hide cables and double as versatile home-office pieces; prices range from about $15 to $150, with US store rollout October 1 and online November 30.

Tribute row sparks political clash over A66 crash victims
politics1 month ago

Tribute row sparks political clash over A66 crash victims

A row erupted after Home Office minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims of the A66 crash near Middlesbrough, with critics arguing she equated two police officers with the five men in the other car; Turley says Cleveland Police asked her to honour all victims and rejected any moral equivalence. The crash killed two officers, PCs Matthew Blades and Tom Clough, and five young men, and investigators say the incident involved serious criminal activity and cloned plates; police have made multiple arrests as the probe into possible organised crime continues.

UK Home Office issues asylum-seeker guide stressing consent, respect, and penalties for abuse
world1 month ago

UK Home Office issues asylum-seeker guide stressing consent, respect, and penalties for abuse

Britain's Home Office released a nine-page guide for asylum seekers outlining expected conduct in the UK—covering gender equality, consent, and anti-harassment—and warning that rape is a crime with penalties and possible consequences for asylum claims, along with advice that women can work, study, and make their own life choices.

Home Office Publishes Behaviour Guide for Asylum Seekers on UK Laws and Norms
politics1 month ago

Home Office Publishes Behaviour Guide for Asylum Seekers on UK Laws and Norms

The Home Office released a nine-page online booklet outlining UK laws and social norms for asylum seekers, covering respect in public, gender equality, and sex and consent, with warnings that violations could jeopardize asylum claims or lead to removal; the move comes as asylum applications for 2025-26 fell about 12% to around 93,500 and amid political criticism from Conservative and Reform UK figures.

UK Supreme Court to hear challenge to Palestine Action ban
politics2 months ago

UK Supreme Court to hear challenge to Palestine Action ban

Britain's Supreme Court will hear an appeal against the government's terrorism-proscription of Palestine Action, a ban that took effect in July 2025. Co-founder Huda Ammori argues the move breaches human rights, while the Home Office says it is necessary to prevent serious criminal damage tied to the group’s protests against an Israeli-owned defence firm. The case, which could reshape anti-terrorism powers in the UK, follows recent court rulings and prosecutions related to the group.

Desk-Top Power Moves: 10 Gadgets That Actually Boost Your Workflow
technology2 months ago

Desk-Top Power Moves: 10 Gadgets That Actually Boost Your Workflow

The article curates 10 desk essentials designed to streamline work from home or the office, including an Echo Dot for hands-free tasks, Ember Mug 2 for keeping drinks warm, a 10‑port SIIG USB charging station, a privacy-minded Logitech Brio 500 webcam, Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, a CyberPower UPS for power continuity, a Dell Pro 27 Plus 4K monitor, a Logitech MX Master 3S mouse, a silent Satechi SM3 keyboard, and a Ticktime TK3 timer cube—each chosen for solid reviews and practical features to boost focus and productivity.

Jenrick accuses government of dereliction on Farage's security
politics2 months ago

Jenrick accuses government of dereliction on Farage's security

Reform UK's Robert Jenrick accuses the government of a dereliction of duty by downgrading Nigel Farage's taxpayer-funded security, which Farage reportedly rejected as insufficient. The Home Office says ministers do not decide MPs' security and Farage is set to meet Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to discuss protection ahead of his Clacton by-election, as debate over politician security is revived by Ann Widdecombe's death and ongoing concerns about MPs' safety.