During this period of quarantine for coronavirus we are seeing major lifestyle changes. A part of the people who are at home are working electronically. This way of working was little implemented in Spain, so we code all of us on the wrong foot. That is why we have compiled all the necessary gadgets to work from home comfortably.
Choosing a comfortable table, a spacious desk, good lighting, a comfortable chair or efficient cable management are some of the elements that are required. Something in demand these days are small and light laptops that favor teleworking. We must not forget also the entertainment and what better than choose a home cinema.
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Everything you need to work from home
Small and lightweight laptop
More and more people are choosing to buy laptops to work instead of bulky towers. In addition, small and lightweight laptops They offer mobility, so we can work from the sofa or from the terrace at any given time. Among the most demanded and best valued are ultrabooks up to 13.3 inches.
We recommend a laptop that has at least 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and Dual Band WiFi. It is also highly recommended that you have USB Type-C ports, as they allow you to connect multiple devices. Something optional, but that can be useful, is that it has the touch screen and if it is convertible, even better.
Job desk
What we ask of any work desk is that it be comfortable and spacious. Ideally, from 1 meter in length, which will leave us enough space to work and have the papers we need nearby. A very interesting option that is not usually contemplated is having a folding desk. It seems a somewhat strange option, but it allows you to move it around the house easily and store it when we are not going to use it. Above all, it is ideal for small floors, since we will not occupy space if it is not necessary.
Ergonomic work chair
One of the main mistakes that are usually made when working at home is to use any chair that we have at home. This is a very bad idea, since a lounge chair is not intended, far from it, to be used for hours. The backrest is not ergonomic and the seat is usually not very padded and comfortable. The idea is to find a chair that has armrests, lumbar support, is adjustable in height and has wheels. You can find many options in the market, with all kinds of designs, colors and prices.
Lighting is vital
Having good lighting is vital and whenever possible, it should be natural light, something difficult at night. The light from a lamp in our house can be too much and can even be annoying. Today we find interesting solutions on the market that allow you to adjust the power. For very little we can find smart lamps with different levels of brightness and even with RGB lighting.
Cable management
Something that is not usually taken into account is cable management. This is very important, as it improves the order and cleanliness of the work area. It is always more comfortable to work with any computer than to have to keep moving the cables that dance freely. We can choose fixed fasteners through which to pass the cables or strips to organize the cables, always to the user's taste.
Power strip
An interesting element are the power strips. This allows us to have several power plugs available, especially if we have several devices that require power. A quality power strip must have a switch that cuts the voltage that reaches the sockets. We can find great solutions that even have to connect peripherals such as smartphones or tablets, since they have integrated USB ports
Backups and secure storage
It is not recommended to save the files on the laptop as it may damage it. We have the option of storing a copy of important data in the cloud, but we can also create a RAID system in our box. There are different systems that allow you to easily install hard drives and mount redundant storage systems for greater security. Perhaps the problem with these systems is that they require a significant investment, but the guarantee of having secure data is priceless.
Deserved rest after work
There are many people who like to have background music while they are working, it helps them to be more agile. But we have opted for a home cinema system for when we finish our workday and want to disconnect. The good thing about this system is that it has an SD card reader and Bluetooth, so in addition to being able to use it to watch Netflix series, we can use it to listen to music. A 2-in-1 home cinema.
