Adam Schram was a staff writer covering home office gear for Tom's Guide, writing about everything from standing desks to comfy chairs to the occasional walking treadmill. Prior to his tenure with the team, he reviewed running gear for Runner's World, cycling gear for Bicycling, and the occasional Lego set for Popular Mechanics. Before he became a journalist, he was a bike mechanic in his home town of State College, Pennsylvania for almost seven years. Now, he's based in Philadelphia. He spends his free time ripping his bike around local trails, perusing the local music scene, and trying in vain to do the Sunday crossword without cheating.
Latest articles by Adam Schram

These are the 3 best outdoor smart plugs we've tested to control all your outdoor devices from your phone
By Adam Schram last updated
Control your outdoor lights via your smartphone, set schedules, and even sync them to other smart home devices.

We tested the best surge protectors in 2026: Here are our top picks
By Adam Schram, Darragh Murphy last updated
The best surge protectors can help keep your other electronic devices safe from dangerous power surges and spikes.

The 6 best desks in 2025
By Adam Schram last updated
Work in comfort and style with the best desks to suit every lifestyle, home and budget.

This office chair strikes the perfect balance of form and function — and it's almost $200 off on Amazon
By Adam Schram published
As effective as it is attractive, the Haworth Fern is a fantastic choice for those looking for maximum comfort in a seat that looks sleek in any office.

X-Chair office chairs are up to $290 off for the next 10 days
By Adam Schram published
X-Chair's office furniture is some of the best we've tested, and you can save hundreds on it for the next week and a half.

Herman Miller's amazing new 4-legged standing desk can be used by multiple people at once
By Adam Schram published
This new standing table from Herman Miller improves on the traditional standing desk design by boosting structural stability while also offering a sleeker design.

I tried blue light blocking glasses for 2 months — they didn't help my headaches, but these 3 remedies did
By Adam Schram published
Blue light glasses are made to filter out certain wavelengths to reduce strain on your eyes, but I had better luck with a handful of other methods.

3 tips for transforming your home office into the best guest room ever
By Adam Schram published
Your home office doesn't have to become an unused room after you log off. Here's how to transform it into a multi-purpose space.

This standing desk has huge drawers, charging ports, and a cable management system — and it's 40% off right now
By Adam Schram published
It's not often that you can get yourself a quality standing desk with actual drawers, and it's even less often that you can save over $200 on one.

Best touchscreen gloves
By Adam Schram last updated
Keep your hands warm warm while texting, with one of the best touchscreen gloves for the cooler weather.

Our favorite budget office chair just hit its lowest price ever
By Adam Schram published
Our newest pick for the best budget office chair is currently discounted to its lowest price in the past year, and we think it's well worth springing for.

The comfiest standing desk I've tested is 20% off right now
By Adam Schram last updated
Nothing beats a standing desk you can comfortably use all day. This one is my favorite, and it's $140 off.

Amazon Project Kuiper: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s satellite internet service
By Adam Schram last updated
Project Kuiper will provide broadband internet service using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon’s Starlink competitor.

Starlink internet coverage, cost, speeds and the latest news — what you need to know
By Adam Schram last updated
Starlink is Elon Musk’s satellite internet service that promises broadband speeds anywhere in the world. Here’s everything you need to know.

The futuristic Sihoo Doro S300 can save your back — and it's at its lowest price since last year
By Adam Schram last updated
This chair has an avant-garde design that will do wonders for your posture. For a limited time, it's $260 off.

I tried every IKEA office chair — here are the 3 models I'd actually buy
By Adam Schram published
IKEA has loads of different office chairs available but these three ergonomic options are the best choice for your next office chair.

Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh Review
By Adam Schram published
This updated version of the ErgoChair Pro features a redesigned mesh seat cushion, which adds some extra breathability for hot summer months.

This ePaper photo frame is about to enter mass production — and it's completely cordless
By Adam Schram published
The new Reflection Frame doesn't use any power, yet it can display your most colorful photos for years.

The best gaming desks right now
By Adam Schram last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.

I never use office chairs with headrests — here's why I can't stop sitting in this one
By Adam Schram published
Autonomous is one of my favorite office chair brands, and its ErgoChair Mesh model might make me change my mind about headrests.

This budget-friendly office chair has a headrest and stellar lumbar support — and it's $120 off right now
By Adam Schram published
It's not easy to find a configurable office chair at a low price, but this affordable model from Flexispot is as good a deal as you can get.

I revamped my whole office storage system with one trip to IKEA — and I spent less than $150
By Adam Schram published
Not everyone has an IKEA nearby, but those who do can transform their home office in a day.

Neo Chair Office Chair Review
By Adam Schram published
This chair wouldn't be my first choice, but it's impressively well built for something that costs less than a decent dinner for two.
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