Adam Schram
Adam Schram, a staff writer reviewing home office equipment for Tom's Guide, dutifully tests all kinds of gear to make your workday run more smoothly—everything from standing desks to ergonomic chairs to cable management systems. Ever since he set up his first home office, he has made it a priority to turn that room into a sacred space, and he'll stop at nothing to have the most streamlined work-from-home setup of all time.
Before Tom's Guide, Adam covered a wide range of beats in the fitness and hobby industries. He reviewed running gear for Runner's World, cycling gear for Bicycling, and mixology and Lego gadgets for Popular Mechanics. Prior to his journalism tenure, he was a mechanic at his hometown bike shop for nearly seven years.
Based in Philadelphia, Adam can often be found in the wild rattling through rock gardens on his cross-country bike, standing just outside the mosh pit of a local DIY show, or hunkering down with a pile of brain games until his head feels heavy.
Latest articles by Adam Schram
Best budget office chairs of 2025: All the comfort without the bells and whistles
By Adam Schram last updated
The best budget office chairs can keep you comfortable and support your back through long days at your desk for even less.
I've been using a 3D-printed office chair for a week and it feels like it's from the future
By Adam Schram last updated
This chair came in three sturdy pieces and assembled effortlessly. And I can sit in it all day without squirming.
How to convert a normal desk to a standing desk for less than $100
By Adam Schram published
Standing desks are a great option for leveling up the functionality of your office. But you don't have to lose your favorite workspace to get one.
The best gaming chairs of 2025 — tested and rated
By Adam Schram last updated
The best gaming chairs provide all the support your body needs while keeping you comfortable during even the longest play sessions.
The best gaming desks in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.
The comfiest standing desk I've tested is 25% off right now
By Adam Schram published
Nothing beats a standing desk you can comfortably use all day. This one is my favorite, and it's $175 off.
A new study suggests standing desks don't improve your health — here's why I use one anyway
By Adam Schram published
Working at a standing desk may not improve your cardiovascular health but it does allow you to move around more throughout your workday.
Act fast! Our pick for the best standing desk is $160 off now — and we put it together in under 15 minutes
By Adam Schram published
The Vari Electric Standing Desk is one of the easiest to build and use and you can pick one up at a steep discount right now.
Lumbar support explained — why you need it and how to get it on your next office chair
By Adam Schram published
A happy spine needs support from top to bottom
This 34-inch curved monitor is a game changer for my productivity — and it's $300 off in early Black Friday deal
By Adam Schram last updated
I have a hard time staying organized on my tiny laptop screen. With this extra wide monitor, I can lay everything out and streamline my work.
One of our favorite desk lamps that we've tested is 45% off — the lowest price we've seen all year
By Adam Schram published
The Lepower Metal Desk Lamp is our favorite budget desk lamp. Here's how you can get it at an all-time price low ahead of the holiday season.
Buying a used office chair? Perform these 5 checks to ensure it's a good fit
By Adam Schram published
You can save a lot of money when you buy secondhand, but make sure you know what you're buying first.
I test home office equipment and these are the 7 best standing desk deals I've found during October Prime Day
By Adam Schram last updated
Standing desks can help break up the workday and keep you from feeling sedentary. I test them for a living, and these are the best Prime Day deals I've found on them so far.
Prime Day office chair deals — I test chairs for a living and these are my top 9 picks
By Adam Schram last updated
The mega-retailer's semi-annual sale is always rife with deals, but these are the discounts on chairs that are worth your attention.
I test office chairs for my job and this top-rated Branch ergonomic chair just hit an all-time low price
By Adam Schram published
The Branch Ergonomic Chair may not have the biggest discount we've seen, but it's the best bang for your buck.
You can save $210 on this sleek, adjustable office chair from HON right now
By Adam Schram published
The Ignition 2.0 is a good looker and a great seat, and it's 33% off on Amazon.
Designing a home office? Get yourself these 5 essentials first
By Adam Schram published
You can make your home office as simple or as complicated as you like, but these 5 items form an ideal foundation.
Want a Herman Miller office chair? These are the 7 most popular — here's how they differ
By Adam Schram published
Herman Miller offers 15 distinct office chair models but these 7 are the most popular. Here's where each one shines the brightest.
This Vari office chair can support your lower back all day — and it's $56 off on Amazon
By Adam Schram published
Office furniture maker Vari has a sitewide sale going on right now that knocks 15% off all its products but there are great deals to be had on Amazon too.
The futuristic Sihoo Doro S300 can save your back — and it's at its lowest price of the year
By Adam Schram published
This chair has an avant-garde design that will do wonders for your posture. For a limited time, it's $160 off.
The 5 biggest potential problems with your home office — and how to solve them
By Adam Schram published
These simple setup changes could make a significant impact on your productivity and well-being when you're working remotely.
Act fast! One of our favorite budget standing desks is $200 off right now
By Adam Schram published
The FlexiSpot E7 is one of the most customizable and affordable desks we've tested. It's worthy of just about any home office, whether you're starting one or upgrading.
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