Here’s a hack that managed to make me happier than it probably should have … I was in a phone conference recently and was having trouble juggling my phone while typing on my computer. I really couldn’t leave the meeting and was getting a little irked with the situation … and then I happened to spot a 3×5 index card. A few quick folds and I had a perfectly good phone stand … irk be gone.
I’m not sure why this was such a kick — maybe the fact that it was so simple and stable combined with the fact that I conceived and executed the entire idea while participating in a meeting. Plus, it really was a big improvement in my overall comfort at the moment.
At any rate, if you’re interested in making something similar, I present the following instructional video: