GoKawiilOptimizing and perfecting my Mac setup is one of my favorite things to do. I love my M4 MacBook Pro, and surrounding it with accessories that improve my productivity is key to my workflow. If you just unwrapped a new Mac, there are tons of ways to upgrade your experience even further.
In fact, almost all of these products are on my desk as I write this story — and they’d pair perfectly with a new M5 MacBook Air or MacBook Neo.
Logitech MX Master 4
I’ve used a Logitech MX Master mouse at my desk for years at this point. Needless to say, I was pretty excited to see Logitech announce the new Logitech MX Master 4 this year. It’s not a dramatic revamp, and that’s a good thing. It’s an evolution of the form factor we’ve all come to love, combined with clever new features like haptic feedback.
While the shape is mostly the same, there’s a nice change to the build quality. It’s more stain-resistant than before and replaces some of the rubbery finish with a new textured plastic material.
Buy on Amazon (Act quick! It’s been selling out on a regular basis.)
You can read our full review over on 9to5Toys.
Satechi desk mat
Visually, one of my favorite upgrades to a work-from-home desk setup is the addition of a nice desk mat. My recommendation in this category comes from Satechi, which offers an eco-leather desk mat in multiple different colors at a compelling $39.99 price point.
I’ve been using these for a while and find them to be very durable and versatile, thanks to the dual-sided design. Notably, one of the sides doesn’t feature a Satechi logo, which makes it the best side.
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