There are a lot of pros to Zoom meetings: You can wear pajama pants, you can mute yourself so no one hears your music in the background, and you can even turn your video off if you’re having a bad hair day. But there are also a lot of headaches. Whether your laptop video camera only works half the time or your microphone cuts out with every other word you say, the Zoom struggle is real.

To make your WFH life easier—or to help you get by in a socially distant office—we’ve curated a list of products that will make your Zoom experiences a little more enjoyable. Zooms may not always be as easy as in-person meetings, but at least you’ll be able to (momentarily) forget that you’re not sitting in the same room as all of your favorite coworkers.

1. Logitech C270 Webcam; $53

This budget-friendly webcam from Logitech is perfect for a simple camera that still gets the job done. The Logitech C270 is designed for high-definition video that, at 30 frames per second, has the ability to self-adjust to its lighting conditions, making nearly any room suitable for a Zoom call. The camera also has a noise-reducing mic that will allow your coworkers to hear you even if your background is on the noisy side (You: 1. Barking dog: 0).

Buy it: Amazon

2. Logitech Pro Webcam; $149

If you’re doing nothing but Zoom meetings these days, you might want to try the Logitech C920 Pro. The model offers a 78-degree field of view and a 1080p HD picture that will ensure your image is crystal clear and wide enough to allow your unruly cat to make an appearance without interrupting too much. The Logitech C920 also sports two mics—one on each side—and has a frame rate of 60fps, making it an ideal choice for live video.

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3. Saicoo LED Desktop Lamp; $90

If you want to look your best during your Zoom calls—even if you’ve just rolled out of bed—you’re going to want some good lighting. This Saicco LED lamp has a touch-sensitive panel that allows you to easily control color temperature and brightness. It’s also built with a special light reflection feature to reduce eye fatigue. The Saicco lamp even has a built-in charging port, so you’ll be able to hop off your Zoom and onto a conference call without ever needing to check your phone battery.

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4. Ubeesize Ring Light With Tripod Stand; $40

For a great light that doubles as a phone stand, you’ll want to try this combination tripod and ring light from UBeesize. This set comes with three different lighting rings—warm light, cool light, and day light—which can all snap directly onto the tripod. You can adjust each ring to 11 brightness levels, and the set even comes with a remote for your smartphone that can turn your camera on without awkwardly having to adjust it before a presentation.

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5. Shure MV5 Digital Condenser Mic; $100

You’ll feel like an old-timey radio host (and not just like you’re running through your weekly update with your boss) with this digital condenser mic from Shure. The microphone has a custom-tuned microphone to provide high-quality sound, and it has both iOS and USB connectivity to make it easy to link to whatever device you’re using. There's also a Shure app that syncs with your microphone for easy recording, editing, and sharing afterward.

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6. Logitech Noise-Canceling Headset; $50

A headset is a great solution for improving both sound and speaking quality, especially if you do more phone Zooms than video. This model from Logitech lets you easily adjust the volume or mute the microphone via its in-line audio control button, and it even has an LED indicator light so you’ll know whether you’re actually on mute during a meeting. These headphones are designed to cancel out any outside noises, but you can also easily adjust the microphone to muffle sound on your end, too (which makes it great for when you're snacking while chatting).

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7. Ubeesize Phone Tripod; $14

UBeesize’s portable tripod will ensure your Zoom game is always on point no matter where you are. This tripod is built to last, with flexible legs that are reinforced with a rubber coating, sturdy foam, and nonstick feet. And it comes with a remote control for your phone that can be used up to 30 feet away

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8. Comfilife Gel-Enhanced Seat Cushion; $33

Whether you’re working from home or commuting to the office part-time, many of us are sitting a lot more these days. To make your Zoom meeting feel more like a trip to the spa, a memory-foam seat cushion may be just what you need. This cushion is ergonomically designed to reduce pressure on your tailbone and improve your posture with each use. You can double up your back support with an additional lumbar support pillow, so you can sit up nice and tall for every meeting without discomfort.

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9. Fictional Map Wall Art

For a Zoom backdrop that’s much cooler than a green screen, hang up a map from your favorite novel or video game for a look that’s both stylish and personal. Many of Redbubble’s maps are custom-cut or custom-made to ensure that they’re high quality, and some also come with tools or materials to help with framing. The independent artists over at Redbubble have maps inspired by The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Zelda, and more, so no matter what you’re into, you’ll be able to bring a little pizzazz everywhere you (virtually) go.

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10. Vintage Travel Posters; Various

If you’re more into real places, Redbubble has an incredible wealth of vintage-inspired travel posters to give you that air of prestige and culture you never knew you needed until now. With posters for locations like Cote D'Azur, the Adirondacks, Amsterdam, and Chicago, your new wall art will make you feel like you’ve spent the last few months on vacation (even if your longest journeys these days consist of walking from your desk to the kitchen and back again).

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11. TIJN Blue Light Glasses; $16

Looking alert during meetings is always key, but it’s especially important during Zooms. Give your eyes a break with these blue light glasses from TIJN. The frames can effectively block 100 percent of harmful UV rays and relieve eye fatigue, allowing you to get through any grueling conference calls without looking tired. The frames are super light and abrasion-resistant, too, and they’ll be comfortable and durable enough to last you for however long virtual meetings are the norm.

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Since the earliest days of VHS, the home video market has sometimes allowed for filmmakers to reconcile their regrets of studio interference and release director’s cuts of certain movies. These editions, which are often longer and feature restored plot points and more fully fleshed out characters, typically represent the director's true artistic intentions. Check out seven of the most interesting director-approved edits or expanded editions currently streaming.

1. Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982)

Director Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner was a marvel of sci-fi dystopia when it was initially released in 1982. But Scott was never totally happy with it, and disagreements with Fox led to star Harrison Ford providing a voiceover narration that never quite worked. Later, Scott had a chance to tweak the film to his liking. Through several iterations, he arrived at a final cut in 2007. Now, the movie—about Rick Deckard (Ford) chasing after rogue androids named Replicants in a twisted future—is arguably better than it was when it first wowed audiences.

Find It: $3.99 on Amazon Prime

2. The Hateful Eight: Extended Version (2015)

Quentin Tarantino’s moody chamber drama about a bunch of malcontents holed up in the same stagecoach stop during a blizzard was already long at 167 minutes, but this Netflix-exclusive version edited and supervised by Tarantino sports additional and recut footage that brings it up to 210 minutes. (Minus credits, it’s roughly 25 minutes of new footage.) Because the film is broken up into four “episodes,” the result is the first pseudo-binge watch of the director’s career.

Find It: Netflix

3. Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut (1990)

Director and horror icon Clive Barker directed this effects-heavy cult favorite about a man (Craig Sheffer) drawn to a monster-infested world called Midian. Allegedly pared down for theatrical release, the director’s edition is 20 minutes longer and contains 40 minutes of new and altered footage.

Find It: Shout! Factory TV via Amazon Prime

4. Alien: Director’s Cut (1979)

In the editing room, no one can hear you scream. In Ridley Scott's Alien, starring Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, the spaceship Nostromo is hunted by a stowaway on board—a xenomorph with an appetite for chaos. Scott was asked by Fox to recut the film for a 2003 DVD box set of the franchise. Unlike most director’s editions, his cut is actually a little shorter and more rapidly-paced than the original.

Find It: $3.99 on Amazon Prime

5. Zodiac: The Director's Cut (2007)

David Fincher's masterpiece about the hunt for the Zodiac killer in 1970s San Francisco has a director's cut that adds five minutes to the running time. Included is an expanded sequence in which the killer calls into a local news station and explains he hasn't been feeling too well.

Find It: $3.99 on Amazon Prime

6. Apocalypse Now: Final Cut (1979)

Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece about the dogged Benjamin Willard (Martin Sheen) pursuing a rogue Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando) during the Vietnam War was a grueling film to shoot and an even more grueling one to perfect. According to the director, the Final Cut is the best representation of what he had in mind. It’s roughly 14 minutes shorter than Coppola’s earlier Apocalypse Now Redux edit, making for a tighter and more focused effort.

Find It: $3.99 on Amazon Prime

7. Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Director’s Cut (1977)

Steven Spielberg’s provocative film about an everyday husband and father (Richard Dreyfuss) making first contact with an alien race was one of the biggest box office hits of the 1970s. The director’s cut reflects Spielberg’s intentions by blending elements of the original release and a later Special Edition that included an unfortunate coda to an otherwise terrific ending. (It’s been eliminated here.)

Find It: $3.99 on Amazon Prime