This is Christmas. Or, at least, almost. But, while you’ve already started decking out those halls with the cutest and most glamorous holiday décor, you the computer The office is still naked. thats understood; Decorating your desk with frilly garlands doesn’t seem like much for productivity, especially if you like to keep things neat, and putting up a little Christmas tree seems like overkill (and dangerous if you’re into cats).
do not worry; We are bobsled in the work and beautify gaming desksand we’re here to help you with modern holiday-lighting ideas that are less traditional and more tech-inclined yet still say, “I love you Christmas.”
light it all up
We’re in the age of smart home devices, folks, so it’s time to step away from those outdated lights you’ve had for 10 years. Instead, invest in Smart lights. Not only can the best of them be controlled via an app or your voice, but they’re also capable of projecting millions of colors, which means you can keep them around and use them as regular lights when the holidays are over.
No more replacing small individual bulbs. And you can forget about the impossible task of taking down those traditional lights and putting them away after the holidays.
If you are a gamer, then Nanoleaf forms And Nanoleaf cloth The photovoltaic panels now have Corsair and Razer Chroma integration, which means they will sync beautifully with compatible peripherals and components such as the Corsair K70 RGB Pro or Razer Leviathan V2.0.
Or, if you’re feeling more creative, the Govee Neon LED string lights (Opens in a new tab) It will allow you to shape your favorite shapes – guitar, cat, candy cane – for a funnier taste.
On a budget? We also love the cheap neon lights that many influencers are promoting in the office setting on social media, such as Christmas tree sign (Opens in a new tab) From Oi Hoi. It’s not a smart light, but you plug it into a USB port so that’s convenient.
Adjust your cape
Did you know that there is an entire community dedicated to mechanical keyboard mods? These days, you have mechanical keyboard It is no longer just a functional and reliable input device that acquaints you with your writing needs. It’s also a great way to improve your computer setup, which means there are plenty of ways you can get it ready for the holiday season.
First things first: Not all mechanical keyboards are snap-ready, as some are soldered. So, before you pull the switches, make sure your switches are hot-swappable, which just means you can pull out your keyboard’s existing switches with a switch puller and replace them with new ones.
If you haven’t, oh boy, you’re in for a treat as there are tons of amazing hot-swap mechanical keyboards that look just as good without being flashy. At the moment, we are huge fans of 81 and the drop ALT (Opens in a new tab)both of which we are currently experimenting with.
As for the switches, the Akko range of cs keys (Opens in a new tab) They come in different colors and types (tactile and linear), which will look great, especially if you have clear keycaps. It even comes in red and green, if you want to stick to the traditional Christmas colors. Speaking of keycaps, Drop is also having some fun Christmas themed keycaps (Opens in a new tab) Available for purchase.
Don’t like any of those options above? There’s honestly a treasure trove of fun mechanical keyboards, keycaps, switches, and keyboard cables from top manufacturers as well as lesser-known brands. Just go to Instagram. Modified keyboard novice? We have a quick method Guide to modifying a mechanical keyboard You must check.
accessory
Fun desk mats, plush toys, decorative and functional wrist rests, pixel art displays, and bottle brush tabletop trees are just a few accessories you can use to liven up your work or gaming space this holiday season.
Now, we love Miniature Christmas trees from Squishable (Opens in a new tab), adding a little convenience to your setup. For pixel art screens, defooom (Opens in a new tab) It is a favorite among office setting fanatics.
Play festive music
Of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without festive music. To really get into the soul, you have to play holiday tunes, so spin your rig with a couple of PC speakers and prepare “All I Want for Christmas”.
Currently, we love saving space Edifier G2000 (Opens in a new tab)It, by the way, comes in red and features customizable RGB lighting. If you want to make it more upscale, the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 (Opens in a new tab) Comes with sub so you can also enjoy your favorite Christmas movies with gentle rumble.
And yes, Die Hard is on that list.