As a remote worker, your tech set-up is vital for the success of your career, and is your own responsibility. This is very different to working in an office where you have on hand IT support & eager colleagues to help you stay productive. Read on to discover our 5 tech tips for working from home.
Invest in high quality headphones
If video calls are a requirement for your job, investing in high quality headphones will help you appear more professional. The microphone included in laptops do not offer noise-cancelling; this means any background noise in your environment will be very distracting for whoever you are talking to. High-quality headphones today can remove any noise from echo to the sound of your keyboard. We recommend these headphones from Sony.
Keep your tech organised
Technology comes with a lot of baggage. Every new item you buy will often come with cables, warranties and add-ons that can become impossible to keep track of. As such, keeping everything organised will be vital. Lots of shops such as Amazon offers a variety of tech organisers, cable tidies and folders; whether you want to clean up your home office, or make the transition from home to your co-working space as smooth as possible, organising your tech is the way forward.
Use your tablet as a second screen
One thing we have heard multiple times is: How can I work from home when I’m used to having multiple screens in the office? There is actually a great hack for this. Of course, you could use a moniter and use a cable to connect it to your laptop at home, but this is definitely not a portable option. Using your tablet is definitely the way to go if you want to make sure you can work from anywhere. This option is wireless, lightweight and easy to set up, making it the perfect option as a second screen for those who need one.
Prevent your phone from becoming a distraction
The dreaded ‘doom scrolling’ can quickly derail any productivity for the day. Controlling the amount of time you spend on your phone should enable you to set boundaries in your work day, which admittedly is trickier when you’re not in an office environment. Forest, a phone locking app that grows adorable plants while you focus, not only is aesthetically pleasing but also helps you limit your screen time, making it our top pick.
Join online communities
It can be quite easy to become lonely as a remote worker, especially if you live alone or your house-mates work in the office. Luckily, there are lots of online communities for you to join on platforms such as Facebook, Slack and Discord. These can be more specific, for example a group for Expats to London, or broader, such as Facebook groups where digital nomads inspire and encourage eachother. This is a great way to build a feeling of connection whilst motivating you to stick with your remote journey.
Now that you have followed these 5 tech tips to working from home, you are well euipped for your remote work life. 2023 is the perfect year to become a digital nomad, read here on why, so why limit yourself to just your house? Our tips ensure you’re not only ready as a remote worker but also as a digital nomad. So what are you waiting for? Have a look at our upcoming trips here to see where you could work from next.
