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Office Space
A home office is rarely a room you picked for the job. It's a corner of a flat, a shared table, or wherever the light happens to be decent. These posts cover making that work: fitting a real setup into a small space, handling noise and interruptions, and finding somewhere usable when you're working away from home.
What to Look Out For When Booking an Airbnb For Remote Work
A good Airbnb photo gallery doesn't tell you if the wifi can handle a video call. Here's what to actually check before booking one for remote work.
How To Make Better Calls In Noisy Environments
A dynamic mic, the right headset, and noise-canceling software can save an important call even when you're stuck somewhere loud. Here's what actually works.
The Best Cloud Backup Services for Remote Workers
IDrive, Backblaze, Internxt, pCloud and Carbonite compared for remote workers, and why a real backup protects you where cloud sync doesn't.
How to improve your home office setup for less than $1000
Five home office upgrades that together cost under $1,000, from a standing desk and noise-cancelling headphones to a desk plant and better light.
4 Simple Tips for Making Better Video Calls
Four fixes for video calls that go wrong: what's behind you, the right calling app, noise-cancelling software like Krisp, and a computer that won't stall.
The Magic of KonMari Cleaning your Home Office
Marie Kondo's tidying method applied to a home office: what to keep, what to let go, and the daily habit that means you never need a deep clean.
10 great places to work remotely (that are not coffee shops)
Ten places to work remotely that aren't coffee shops, from hotel lobbies and libraries to parks and airports, and what each is good for.
How Choosing a Standing Desk Can Help You Be Healthier and More Productive
What a standing desk fixes when you work from home all day, what to weigh before buying one, and whether a cheaper desk converter does the same job.
7 Essentials for Your Home Office Workspace
The seven things a home office needs, from a chair that spares your back and the right monitor setup to file backups, storage and a desk you can stand at.
How To Successfully Work From Home With Small Children
What actually works when you work from home with small children: honest nap-time plans, a childcare backup, call scheduling, and avoiding burnout.
Working Big in a Small Space
Small home office? How to lay out desk, storage, and light so a tight room still works for a full day without feeling cramped.