Gear & Setups Hub

Simple, budget-friendly gear picks for webcams, monitors, keyboards, and starter desk setups.
No spec overload — just what actually works for creators, students, and people working from home.

Top Gear Guides


Best Webcams Under $80 (2025 Guide)

Reliable 1080p webcams for Zoom, streaming, and content creation — all under $80.


Best Curved Monitors Under $300 (2025)

Immersive curved displays that are great for work and gaming without blowing your budget.


Best Budget Mechanical Keyboards (2025)

Solid, clicky (or quiet) keyboards that feel premium but stay in the budget range.


How to Choose a Webcam (Simple Guide)

No-nonsense breakdown of sensors, resolution, and what actually matters before you buy.

How to Use This Page

  1. New to upgrading your setup? Start with Best Webcams Under $80 for an easy win.
  2. Want your desk to feel better to use? Check Best Budget Mechanical Keyboards.
  3. Want your screen to look and feel better? Go to Best Curved Monitors Under $300.
  4. Not sure what to buy yet? Read How to Choose a Webcam for a simple breakdown.

Find Gear by Setup Type

Use these cards as shortcuts. Each one points to a live guide that matches the kind of setup you’re trying to build.


Starter Setup

Basic webcam upgrade that instantly makes calls, classes, and streams look cleaner.


Work-from-Home Desk

Curved monitor picks that make multitasking, editing, and long days easier on your eyes.


Creator / Streaming Setup

Webcams that look good on Twitch, YouTube, and Zoom without needing a DSLR or capture card.


Budget Upgrades

Low-cost swaps (like your keyboard) that make your whole setup feel more premium.


Typing & Productivity

Mechanical keyboards that feel great to type on all day without being too loud or too pricey.


Learn the Basics (Webcams)

A quick explainer on sensors, resolution, and frame rate so you don’t buy the wrong camera.

Next Steps

Pick one upgrade — webcam, keyboard, or monitor — and start there.
Small gear changes stack up way faster than trying to rebuild everything at once.

When new gear guides are added, they’ll be linked here so this page always stays your central hub.