WORK HACKS Warmer-uppers for winter

Take it handy

FOR those who work in a cold office and/or suffer from cold in their extremities, a ‘hot’ mouse is the way forward. The Heated Mouse Starter has two heating levels, 40 °C and 50 °C, with an integrated element directly beneath the surface. Suitable for left- and right-hand users, it’s smooth to use with an optical sensor of 800 dpi resolution. €24.99; comfortable-computing.com

Touch and go

RESPONDING to emails and texts whilst walking in zero degree temperatures is a sure-fire route to both pain and typos. There are myriad touchscreen gloves available and the key considerations are ease of use, grip and warmth. The Magic gloves are keenly price and machine washable, and keep your hands toasty. €3.39; urbanoutfitters.com/ en-gb/

Feet first

A great thermal tool for colder temperatures, the eco-friendly Luerme rechargeable heating insoles can be cut to fit any type of footwear. They provide consistent heat distribution and come with a USB charger, cable-retaining belts for legs to keep the battery pack secure and two packets of batteries. €10.96; amazon.co.uk

In the hot seat

ON mornings when the car can’t heat up quickly enough, a heated seat will do the trick — and it can also help those who have back problems. The lightweight Eco Heat seat plugs into a 12-volt connection and can be used in all vehicles, with or without side airbags. €12.99; micksgarage.com