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Renting Out An Office | WTF To Put In There? + Serious Hardware Upgrading

by Jason Fenty
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I've decided to rent out an office overlooking the river Thames mainly as a work space and a little area to chill from home.

I'm upgrading all my current PC/Laptop systems.

Basically need some suggestions how to make a really productive work environment.

Pictures of your current Office set ups / Monitors /PC's Set ups would be really appericated.
#hardware #office #put #renting #serious #upgrading #wtf
  • Profile picture of the author eholmlund
    I would recommend staying as minimal as possible, and don't buy a bunch of stuff until you've moved in to the office and see what you really need.

    I once bought an office, and spent a lot of time and money on furniture and equipment. Then after working there awhile, I decided I didn't really need all that stuff, and I preferred working at home anyway.

    so really... I'd start with your computer, desk and chair. And see how it feels and add on stuff after you start working there.

    If you've never tried working with multiple monitors, I would recommend trying out a dual display. I can't live without it now.

    The one other thing I would recommend if you don't have one is a whiteboard.
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    • Profile picture of the author Andy Money
      Computer, fridge maybe, desk, good chair.
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    • Profile picture of the author Wide Eyed Concepts
      Originally Posted by eholmlund View Post

      I would recommend staying as minimal as possible, and don't buy a bunch of stuff until you've moved in to the office and see what you really need.

      I once bought an office, and spent a lot of time and money on furniture and equipment. Then after working there awhile, I decided I didn't really need all that stuff, and I preferred working at home anyway.

      so really... I'd start with your computer, desk and chair. And see how it feels and add on stuff after you start working there.

      If you've never tried working with multiple monitors, I would recommend trying out a dual display. I can't live without it now.

      The one other thing I would recommend if you don't have one is a whiteboard.
      I've heard of people using dual monitors, but what are the advantages to this? I mean it's not like you can use both at the same time...or am I missing something?
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  • Profile picture of the author Andy Hart
    Depending on your budget or requirements get yourself down to the APPLE store, been down today to find out a confirmed date for the new 17" macbook pro.

    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author John Rogers
    I completely agree with the minimalist approach.

    "Really productive work environment" and "a little area to chill from home" in the same space doesn't make sense to me. The "chill" part indicates distractions from work to me.

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author anonymous123567
    Sounds like it'll be a cool office!

    Erm I'd suggest looking online at the office supplies merchants, I personally hope to get the home office sorted by Summer. Take your time and make a list of all the furiture, technical equipment and accessories you may need. It can actually be pretty expensive to acquire everything but hey awesome to have your own space.

    "Really productive work environment" and "a little area to chill from home"
    I can see what John is saying here, but some people work better in a more relaxed environment? I dunno...

    @YoYoPro
    "I've heard of people using dual monitors, but what are the advantages to this? I mean it's not like you can use both at the same time...or am I missing something?"

    Yeah I think you are, when I had dual monitors it was very easy to switch from task to task. You can have twitter open, your mail account, auido maybe? Windows media player on one screen whilst browsing the internet, or for example posting content on the other! It does help, honestly.

    Have a good evening

    Alex

    ps. Apple MAC! lol
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