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I trip to the doctor confirmed that I had sprained my ankle pretty badly.

It’s an ergonomic lapboard (or lap desk) with built-in ports for wired PC accessories.

Nerdytec Couchmaster Cycon2 lapboard next to graphic that says "Black Friday Deals."

The Nerdytec Couchmaster CYCON² allows me to conveniently sit on my couch and work on my TV while my ankle heals.

My husband and I fell in love with it after I first reviewed it earlier this year.

It usually sells for $189.99, but right now it’s discounted to$179.00 at Amazon.

It’s a very useful accessory."

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Perfect for:People who want to sit on their couch and use their TV as their monitor.

Avoid if:You only use wireless accessories and don’t need the USB-A ports.

Going down to just one screen on my small laptop wasn’t helpful.

Nerdytech Couchmaster CYCON² Was: $189.00Now: $179.00 at Amazon

The Nerdytec Couchmaster Cycon² offers plenty of room for a keyboard and mouse, or a laptop.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

But being able to go split screen on my largeLG C2 OLED TVallows me to multitask better.

It can also be used withXbox Series X|S,PlayStation 5, if desired.

I love that the board is so sturdy and provides plenty of room for my favorite wired mechanical keyboard.

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 used to play games.

The Nerdytec Couchmaster Cycon² offers plenty of room for a keyboard and mouse, or a laptop.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

It had just been a nice convenience, but now it has become a necessity while my foot heals.

In fact, I’m typing this up using the Cycon2 right now.

Thereby allowing me to control my rig with wired accessories.

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 top view.

The cushions are soft to the touch but firm enough to support the plastic lapboard.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

I usually don’t have any problems sitting down with this lapboard.

Two large cushions come with the plastic lapboard, but are separate entities.

I high recommend it to anyone who wants a more comfortable PC user experience from their couch or bed.

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 cushion pockets.

There are pockets sewn into the side of one cushion to house your PC accessories.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

What is a lapboard used for?

Are lap desks worth it?

This depends on how you’d end up using it.

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 mousepad and adhesive.

The lapbaord comes with a mousepad and adhesive to keep it in place.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

I connected my PC to my gorgeous OLED TV and have been playing the latest PC games that way.

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 TV view.

It’s very comfortable using my favorite keyboard and mouse from the couch.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 lap desk.

The plastic lapboard doesn’t weigh to much, so it’s easy enough for me to sit down with it or shift it and get up from the couch.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 cables.

The Couchmaster Cycon² comes with long power supply cables to reach your PC while you’re seated on the couch.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 ports.

You just have to plug your wired accessories into the proper ports and then you can use them with the lapboard.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

NerdyTec Couchmaster Cycon2 USB ports.

You can plug additional accessories into the two USB-A 3.0 ports on top of the lapboard.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

First person view of Nerdytech Couchmaster Cycon2 on someone’s lap and their sprained ankle being elevated next to a crutch.

The Nerdytec Couchmaster CYCON² allows me to conveniently sit on my couch and work on my TV while my ankle heals.

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