12 actually useful desk upgrades that are all under $100 — I review work gear for a living, and these practical gadgets are more than just office eye-candy
THE SO WHAT
Sub-$100 desk gear is where individual contributors quietly self-fund productivity gains when IT budgets stall. If your team is remote or hybrid, a small stipend for vetted ergonomic and workflow upgrades will outperform another SaaS license in perceived value.
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