I really can’t believe how good some of these things are when compared to their premium, luxury, or simply more expensive peers. It is easy to just spend that little bit, or sometimes a lot more, than is needed while thinking that the more you pay, the better something must be. But that is definitely not always the case, and remember, sometimes you just don’t need the more expensive version in the first place. Sometimes, cheap is more than enough.
(1) Simple Mouse Mat £6.99 — Forget charging. Forget LEDs. Forget the full desk mats. I have tried and own them all, with them now gathering dust. For me, the best mat is a cheap, soft, grippy, but fairly large, budget-priced mouse mat that I own several of from Amazon. By far the most effective I’ve ever used.
(2) ANSIO Water Bottle £9.96 — I have owned, and lost, plenty of seemingly good-quality water bottles. But for less than £10, this is the best one I have used so far. It keeps things hot and cold, of course, and feels…
