Faster, Better, More Productive!

These tech upgrades will get you up to speed-at home, in the office, on an airport layover, or out on the road.

- SAL VAGLICA

1/ A window becomes a desk.

Road Warriors who turn layovers into deadline-crushing stints will appreciate the Motis by DeskView ($195; deskview .CO). At just 4.5 pounds, you can slip this portable standing desk into a backpack or carry-on, then flip it open to create a steady 14-by-14-inch surface capable of holding up to 20 pounds. Stick the suction cup to a window (or a tempered glass whiteboard), pull down the lever, and you have a desk with a view ready for your laptop. After sitting in a cramped plane seat, your back will thank you for taking a stand.

2/ Wiser Wi-Fi.