6 little changes that make your home office feel professional

"My basement office was a mess. Cables covered every surface, my Mac Mini ate up desk real estate, and simple tasks like finding a pen became treasure hunts. Instead of buying expensive furniture, I tackled the problem with five specific upgrades that cost under $250 total. Now I actually enjoy working down here and feel like I've increased my productivity tenfold."

"Moving my Mac Mini M4 off the desk surface made the biggest difference. I grabbed an Under Desk Mount for my 2024 Mac Mini M4 and screwed it underneath in about 10 minutes. The bracket includes 3M adhesive strips and screws to securely hold everything in place while keeping all ports accessible. What surprised me was how much cleaner everything looked immediately. The Mac Mini stays cool thanks to proper ventilation, and I can easily access it when needed. Additionally, I reclaimed some valuable surface area that had been occupied. Any compact computer benefits from this treatment. You want something that's both secure and accessible-there's no point in hiding your tech if you can't use it properly. When you sit down to work, you notice your clean setup instead of staring at hardware."

"Power strips on the floor look messy and get in the way. I mounted an Anker Power Strip with USB Ports underneath my desk instead. Eight outlets plus USB ports meant I could ditch most of those chunky wall adapters. It has recessed holes for mounting; you just line them up with the screws and slide it in to secure it (like most power strips). I positioned it close enough to reach easily, but completely hidden from view. The surge protection handles my expensive equipment, and that 5-foot cord lets me place it wherever makes sense. Gone are the days of crawling around looking for open outlets or running extension cords across the floor."

Five targeted, low-cost improvements converted a messy basement office into an efficient workspace. The Mac Mini M4 was mounted under the desk using an under-desk bracket with 3M adhesive strips and screws, keeping ports accessible while improving ventilation and reclaiming desk surface. A mounted Anker power strip with eight outlets and USB ports centralized power, reduced bulky wall adapters, and provided surge protection with a 5-foot cord for flexible placement. These changes eliminated floor clutter, made equipment accessible yet out of sight, and noticeably improved workspace cleanliness and personal productivity without expensive furniture purchases.

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