iMAC/MAC MINI ACCESSORIES

Prefer a desktop to a laptop in your home office? These products will be right up your street

Twelve South MagicBridge

$39.99 (about £32) FROM Twelve South, twelvesouth.com

FEATURES Slots for device ports and switches, lightweight polycarbonate construction, non-slip silicone feet

Using your iMac’s Magic Keyboard in tandem with a Magic Trackpad gets a whole lot better with Twelve South’s MagicBridge. This holder brings both devices together, meaning no more reaching for one when it slips out of position, and making lap-based working a cinch. You can put the trackpad on the left or right of the keyboard – great if you are left- or right-handed.

Blue Yeti Nano

£99.99

FROM Blue, blue-designs.co.uk FEATURES 20Hz-20kHz frequency response, cardioid and omnidirectional recording patterns, 48kHz sample rate

Working from home means virtual meetings galore, but your iMac’s built-in microphone is barely up to the task. Enter the Blue Yeti Nano, a compact version of Blue’s excellent Yeti mic. It is small enough not to clutter up your desk, but still offers the same fantastic audio you expect from Blue. Conference calls with your boss have never sounded so good.

CalDigit TS3 Plus

£229.95

FROM CalDigit, caldigit.com FEATURES Thunderbolt 3 x2, USB-C x2, USB-A x5, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, DisplayPort 1.2, audio in/out, S/PDIF connector

If you need a Thunderbolt 3 dock, there is no better option than CalDigit’s TS3 Plus. It offers a whopping 15 ports of connectivity, including multiple USB and Thunderbolt 3 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet slot, a card reader, monitor connections, and so much more. It is the allin-one desktop hub for you if near-complete connectivity is what you want.

Asus ZenScreen GO MB16AHP

£319

FROM Asus, asus.com FEATURES USB-C and microHDMI ports, included foldable cover, 4-hour battery life, 860g

Thanks to Sidecar, iPads work great as second screens. The problem is they are small. This handy monitor addresses that, giving you a 15.6-inch display that is still small and light enough to be positioned wherever you need it. That expansive screen space is great for productivity when you need to work from home. And with a built-in battery, it works wirelessly, too.

Canon Pixma TR8550

£129.99

FROM Canon, canon.co.uk FEATURES SD card slot, 10.8cm touchscreen, up to 4800x1200dpi print resolution, 100-sheet capacity, up to A4 paper size

Want a great home printer? Look no further than this beauty from Canon. The Pixma TR8550 has it all: superb colour printing, a desk-friendly design, a spacious and user-friendly touchscreen, strong Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, plus copy, scan, and fax functionality too. And while it may not be the cheapest, it is affordable enough to not break the bank either.

Satechi Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub

$89.99 (about £71) FROM Satechi, satechi.net FEATURES Seven ports (SD, microSD, USB-A x3, USB-C x1, headphone jack), USB-A to USB-C adapter

One problem with the iMac is you cannot adjust its height. Satechi’s USB-C monitor stand could be your answer. Not only does it raise your iMac to a more comfortable height, but it puts a selection of ports front and centre for easy access. No more blindly fumbling behind your computer for that pesky port.