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The right gadget on your desk can make all the difference for the task at hand, and I think I’ve finally found a smart display that’s more helpful than distracting.

Sure, my monitor and computer will always be the main fixtures on my desk, but the smaller accessories I swap in and out of my setup can make a real difference in my day-to-day routine.

For instance, I added a Google Nest Hub Max underneath my ultrawide monitor a few years ago. While it was great for getting answers to quick questions, controlling my smart home, and checking feeds from my security cameras, having videos, music, and media just a voice command away made it easy to drift off task.

Although I eventually swapped out that smart display for a portable monitor to gain extra screen real estate, part of me still missed having a dedicated clock right on my desk.…