Taking a laptop out of the house usually means taking a few other things along with it. Chargers, earbuds, notebooks, pens, and whatever else the day calls for tend to end up in the same bag, whether the destination is work, class, a coffee shop, or somewhere with a slightly better view than the usual desk. A laptop sleeve helps make the whole setup easy to grab when it’s time to head out.

Students, commuters, remote workers, and anyone who regularly works in more than one place know how quickly a laptop becomes part of the daily routine. It might spend Monday through Friday traveling back and forth to work, come along for a study session on the weekend, or get packed into a carry-on before a trip. Even around the house, a laptop rarely stays in one spot for very long once the couch starts looking more appealing than the desk.

Laptop sleeves also make useful gifts for college students, graduates, coworkers, teachers, and anyone setting up a new work or school routine. They’re the kind of everyday accessory that can go to class in a backpack, head to the office in a tote, or come along on a flight tucked into a carry-on. And considering how much time most of us spend with our computers, giving the laptop its own place feels considerably more practical than letting it fend for itself.