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Last Updated on March 5, 2018 by Work In My Pajamas
Working from home can be extremely gratifying and efficient for your job. After all, there’s no commute to worry about and you can set everything up exactly as you like. You can make your home office your own kingdom of productivity if you know the right way to organize. To ensure optimal efficiency and an enjoyable work environment, be sure to stock your home office with some of this awesome gear.
Good Internet
One of the biggest disruptors of a productive workflow is having the internet suddenly stop working or grind to a halt. You probably share a lot of documents, sheets and communication through the web so it’s important to have it working well. To ensure that a minor malfunction doesn’t cause you major problems, invest in high-speed internet and a dependable router.
Be sure to consider your specific needs and which features are most important to you before shopping for a router. It’s possible you won’t need all of the features of the very best router on the market, but you also don’t want to skimp on something you will use so consistently throughout the day.
Abundant Power
You may have one of those special rooms that already has an outlet everywhere you need it, and enough ports. Most people don’t though, and will need to invest in a charging station. Even more so than the internet, everyone relies on electricity to fuel their productivity so a charging station is not something to skip.
A smart charging station, like the TYLT model, will be able to charge multiple devices at different power levels, has a removable battery pack for when you need to work somewhere else and is small and aesthetically appealing for any home office.
An Inviting Work Environment
Comfort is key for long days spent at the office, and how you feel physically is affected by many different aspects. Temperature, seating, music, and lighting all play a part in how you feel physically while working. After investing in a great chair and lighting, it’s time to consider how technology can make your home office more professional and a den of productivity.
Smart thermostats not only make sure you stay at the perfect temperature all day long but save you electricity and money in the long run. With a smart thermostat, you will be able to set it so that the air or heater turns off after you leave and on five minutes before you get back, so you don’t have to wait for the office to heat up in the morning.
By investing in the right technology, you can make your home office your haven of productivity. Just make sure that you have gear to keep you connected, powered, and comfortable.
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Great post! I agree that the right environment is huge for an office. Thanks for sharing!