5 Gadgets And Accessories I Use To Turn My MacBook Air Into A Portable Workstation
By Jowi Morales
Published on April 26, 2026.
The author shares his experiences of using a portable workstation for work, primarily in the form of a triple-display workstation that allows him to write, research, and communicate without needing to switch windows to see other apps. These accessories include a gaming mouse, mechanical keyboard, and gaming mouse for long work sessions, while the MacBook offers one of the best touchpads on a laptop. The author chose the Transformers Vertical Mouse for his portable work station due to its unique ergonomic shape and Bluetooth connectivity. Despite being ergonomic, vertical mice can still be useful for gaming after work, as long as they can be set for either Windows or macOS, a crucial feature for someone who uses both operating systems. Additionally, a lightweight, durable keyboard is an essential part of a portable workspace, allowing for consistent work and balance. The writer shares her experiences with an old Magic Keyboard from 2019 that she uses to keep her laptop at a good angle while working outside, allowing her to maintain good posture while sitting behind a screen. Despite the age of the Magic Keyboard, it still comes with a Lightning port for charging, despite its age, it is not as old as its age.
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