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Working from Home...

by Greedy
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I'm rebuilding, my home office any tips?

So far...

- 2 Apple Monitors
- Big Desk
- Ergonomical Keyboard
- Apple Magic Mouse

What is your setup like?
#home #working
  • Profile picture of the author jchengery
    Hello Greedy,

    I'd suggest some external hard drives (at least two - one to back up, one to back up the back up), a few flash drives for easy portability, a printer and scanner are always handy. Also, a physical notebook and some pens/pencils for taking notes (that you want a hard copy of), especially for Webinars and such.

    Good luck rebuilding your home office!

    Take care,

    Joe Chengery
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    • Profile picture of the author MackSell
      Originally Posted by jchengery View Post

      Hello Greedy,

      I'd suggest some external hard drives (at least two - one to back up, one to back up the back up), a few flash drives for easy portability, a printer and scanner are always handy. Also, a physical notebook and some pens/pencils for taking notes (that you want a hard copy of), especially for Webinars and such.

      Good luck rebuilding your home office!

      Take care,

      Joe Chengery
      Same I was going to say
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  • Profile picture of the author butters
    Originally Posted by Greedy View Post

    I'm rebuilding, my home office any tips?

    So far...

    - 2 Apple Monitors
    - Big Desk
    - Ergonomical Keyboard
    - Apple Magic Mouse

    What is your setup like?
    Don't forget the toy rocket launcher linked to your mac for unexpected attack!!

    I would also add...

    - external hard drive
    - mini fridge stocked with water
    - fan
    - pen and pad
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  • Profile picture of the author MartinPlatt
    Bit like that, but not apply monitors... Nice big fan, filing cabinet, kettle...
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  • Profile picture of the author JerrickYeoh
    Depend your job scope,
    i prefer to have a whiteboard and allow you to draw your plan , schedule something on it.
    a calculator and one notepad .
    Because i believe sometime a physical stationary is work more efficient and motivate.
    If all depend on one tools, sometime will end with mess and don't know where should start.
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  • Profile picture of the author erwin78
    Hi everyone,

    looks nice! But I wouldn't put in a sofa not to get lazy

    All the best

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  • Profile picture of the author Rewbert
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    Like others have said, backup harddrives are important.
    A sweet chair to avoid back problems, a footstool maybe?
    Physical products such as pen and paper
    Whiteboard
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  • Profile picture of the author debra leroy
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    external hard drive, definitely! I almost lost some of my data, so I have learned my lesson and always have a backup.
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  • Profile picture of the author XponentSYS
    My home office moved into a "regular" office last may (2012) so now I have NO office at home. I did this to SEPERSTE my "work" from my domestic life.

    It's kind of a matter of preference but for me, it's great to actually have a dedicated office. Plus, I have an assistant and now she doesn't have to come to the house.

    She has "an office, in the office".

    Retail office space is CHEAP.
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  • Profile picture of the author Shaolinsteve
    I'm quite basic.

    As long as I have my comfy chair, speakers and a mini fridge I'm all good lol.

    I have a desktop PC that cost me just over £2,000 so a fan is required at times as it does get rather hot in the room and a picture of my girlfriend on my desk to remind me of all the reasons why I am doing this
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Garratt
    Whiteboard(s) the bigger the better.
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  • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
    Originally Posted by Greedy View Post


    So far...

    - 2 Apple Monitors
    - Big Desk
    That's just greedy.

    One 24" monitor for me.

    Mini keyboard (numpads are not necessary).

    Comfortable chair.
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  • Profile picture of the author funkynassau
    One Mac, one PC. Two printers, one fax machine, two phones, two desks, one radio, lots of pens, paper, one camera, books...all the usual stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author DianaHeuser
    I work from my dining room table, so a router for a wireless network is essential. Notebook, pen and paper, printer, cell phone, external hard drive and internet access,

    Oh and of course a kettle

    Di
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    • Profile picture of the author WriterWahm
      Originally Posted by DianaHeuser View Post

      I work from my dining room table, so a router for a wireless network is essential. Notebook, pen and paper, printer, cell phone, external hard drive and internet access,

      Oh and of course a kettle

      Di
      Yep, same here...working from my dining table. I have a big whiteboard on top of the fridge, which I use to monitor my projects. Two notebooks, flashdrives, pens, and that's it. The kitchen is attached to the dining so the kettle and all that are within arms' reach.
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  • Profile picture of the author JimDucharme
    I'd also suggest a tablet for convenience. You can easily move around the house doing email or other tasks. It can't replace a desktop/laptop, but it is handy. I really like having mine around so that I can keep an eye on my 4 year old and still work.

    My only other suggestion would be one of those Bozo punching clowns - great stress reliever!

    Regards,
    jim
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    • Profile picture of the author WillR
      Originally Posted by butters View Post

      mini fridge stocked with water
      Originally Posted by MartinPlatt View Post

      kettle...
      Originally Posted by Shaolinsteve View Post

      a mini fridge
      I recommend you don't bring all that stuff into the office.

      You need to encourage yourself to take regular breaks and having everything on hand will remove the need for those breaks.

      You should get in the habit of getting up and moving once an hour. Just for five minutes. Go and grab a glass of water or stand outside and get some fresh air.
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  • Profile picture of the author GailTrahd
    I would stay AWAY from the mini-fridge in the office! Remind yourself to get up out of the chair at least every hour, stretch your back and legs and walk for a glass of water. Too many back, neck and shoulder issues from sitting at the computer all day.

    Increase your productivity by getting up every hour to stretch and get the blood moving.

    Also, I would not get a whiteboard but would use whiteboard paint on one wall. Now it sits flush against the wall, doesn't glare, no extra heavy board to hang and you can use it as a back drop for video

    ENJOY the new office!
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  • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
    Stand up desks seem to be all the rage.
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  • Profile picture of the author ebusyness
    Get some cool LED lighting, I've got some in my studio - dimmable (if that's a word) and cost effective!

    You could get RGB and choose a particular colour depending on your mood!
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  • Profile picture of the author LilBlackDress
    I love my gel elbow rests on my ergonomic office chairs. Many office chair arms are really harsh on the elbows.
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    Don't forget a couch for sleepy time or company
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  • Profile picture of the author zeroaffiliate
    Originally Posted by Greedy View Post

    I'm rebuilding, my home office any tips?

    So far...

    - 2 Apple Monitors
    - Big Desk
    - Ergonomical Keyboard
    - Apple Magic Mouse

    What is your setup like?
    That's a nice setup. Do you have space for me....
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  • Profile picture of the author Anne0521
    Wow! Your home office is a lot better than mine. I agree to their suggestions but, once you have everything you need within reach, you'll get lazy, won't get up or walk away for a bit which is very important. This will help restore circulation of your blood. You need to take a break once in a while...
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