Best desk fans to keep cool while working from home
For small spaces that desperately need cooling in hot weather, Shark's FlexStyle hits the sweet spot. The multi-use model can be used wirelessly and outside, bringing cooling breezes to any part of the house, or indeed, a sweltering balcony. You can even attach a hose pipe to create a misting spray to refresh you on the hottest days,
The design turns a floor pedestal fan into a desk one, meaning you can use it on practically all surfaces and the battery life is impressive, going 24 hours on the lowest speed.
The most impressive feature? The noise - or rather, the lack of it. Even at top speed, you'd barely know this was on.
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