This handy shelf is the Backpack from Twelve South, a gadget that attaches to the stand of your Mac and holds your hard drive in well-ventilated elegance. You can get a six-pack of these and kit out your whole office — you can actually put two on each machine, at different heights, so you might need a couple of six-packs.

You can set things that don’t actually need frequent access (like that hard drive) into a space that isn’t used much, and have your desk top for the things you really need to get your hands on — or leave the desk in Zen-like emptiness. Either way, you might find that you experience less stress and get more done if you add this little shelf to your desk.

Is this going to change your life? Probably not. But it’s an example of how a simple design decision can make a difference in your work. This is what we do every day at Clevertech. Our designs end up in your computer, not out where people can see them and be impressed, but they can revolutionize your office and your workflow –and improve your bottom line.

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