Routers: Asus for most people, PFSense + Ubiquiti for advanced users, GL.Inet Mango / Slate for travel.

I've been recommending the Asus routers for the past few years. Their AIMesh system works fantastically and they're solid. The best part is someone can start with a single Asus mesh-capable router, and add another Asus Mesh router down the road if needed, or use their existing Asus router as a mesh node if they decide to upgrade to a newer router. Unlike the other mesh setups, each Asus mesh-capable router is a full router/wireless AP, so if your main router gets damaged, you can use one of the others as primary and life goes on until you can replace it. VERY important in somewhere like Florida where lightning, unreliably power companies, and hurricanes are common.

Our techie types run PFSense/M0n0wall/Mikrotek routers with Ubiquiti APs. It never ceases to amaze me how much abuse PFSense can take. I wish more hotels would go with something like this.

+1 on a GOOD keyboard! I'd add to that, a good MECHANICAL keyboard. I find the mechanical keyboards to be much more enjoyable and accurate to use, almost like the difference between using a nice fountain pen vs. BIC/ballpoint pen. I have a nice stash of IBM Model Ms, but I also have a few of the newer mechanicals as well. For 'portable' use, I'm currently using a Velocifire TKL02, which happens to sit perfectly on top of my MacbookPro's keyboard. It's much better than even the best laptop keyboards. Admittedly, it's heavy and a pain to carry around, so I only drag it with me if I'm going to be at a location for more than a few days, but it's worth it to me. I do have a Velocifire M2 and Keychron K6 on order which should make better travel companions. Most disappointing keyboard: Logitech K400. A compact wireless keyboard+touchpad seemed like a great idea. Except the keyboard on the K400 is terrible. It's the first and only keyboard I've ever used where my fingers hurt after just typing a paragraph on it, and I've been typing for 35 years.

Phone: Cisco 525G2. I know there's softphones, but I still prefer a physical phone. These are cheap on the resale market, support SIP, WiFi, and Bluetooth. You can even pair your mobile phone with it and use the Cisco's interface & handset for mobile phone calls. It also is quite happy using my phone's hotspot as its connection.