1. The choice of providers is totally up to you. Landline or computer based both have some good features, just make sure you have great speakers and a headphone. You will find these useful for the next accessory on the list.
2. Online XM radio - For company, amusement or inspiration, this is awesome and a must have for anyone that spends more than a few minutes at a computer.
3. Eye glasses (with a back up when your first pair get misplaced) – This almost made it to the number one slot. Without these eye accessories, you’ll be lucky to get that computer booted up. They used to make controls with bigger lettering, didn’t they?
4. Electrical converters and adapters and an APC unit- this made it easy to group all of these together in their own category. You have to be prepared for anything and having these on hand will let you keep on working through almost any type of unexpected predicament.
5. Ergonomic mouse, chair, and keyboard – Another multitasked group category. These are all necessary to keep the cramps and strain away from your fingers, wrists, back, and rear. Long stretches of time are so much better tolerated when there are some material comforts available.
6.Mouse pad- This needs to be smooth, clean, intact and contain some great picture or saying that will always keep you focused and on task. Mine is a picture of Tahiti, it keeps my dreams alive.
7. Calendar- Every web designer of any note has at least 3 of these in his office at any given time. This is necessary to keep track of projects assignments and meal times. There are always the electronic versions on your computer and I-Pod that you can use, but the old-fashioned ones are pretty cool. These are in full view at all times, so there’s no excuse for forgetting dates anymore, on second thought maybe these aren’t so necessary after all.
8. Caffeine-The way you get this must have accessory is up to you. Sodas, coffee, tea….just stay away from the decaf stuff….that’s a real buzz kill. Only with that caffeine amping your system will you be able to complete all your projects on time.
9. Drink Coaster/Holder-This is necessary for number 8, but make sure you place it in a secure location. Better yet use secure this gadget with some Super Glue.
10. Laptop for those on the go- A lot of people are probably thinking this should have been rated higher, but real web gurus don’t leave home base that often.
