Remote Office

Workspace Essentials

• Adjustable desk (standing/sitting)
• Comfortable ergonomic chair
• Computer stand or monitor arm
• Desk lamp with adjustable brightness
• Desk organizer
• Dual monitors or large screen
• Ergonomic keyboard
• Ergonomic mouse
• Fast, reliable internet connection
• Laptop or desktop computer
• Laptop charger
• Multiport adapter (Hub)
• Noise-canceling headphones
• Power strip with surge protection
• USB-C or Thunderbolt dock
• Webcam (if not built-in)
• Wireless keyboard and mouse

Communication & Collaboration

• Chat: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord
• Document collaboration: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365
• File sharing: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive
• Knowledge base: Notion, Confluence
• Password manager: LastPass, 1Password
• Project management: Asana, Jira, Trello
• Screen sharing: Loom, Screencastify
• Video conferencing: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
• Virtual whiteboard: Miro, Mural

Productivity & Organization

• Calendar management: Google Calendar, Calendly
• Note-taking: Notion, Evernote, Obsidian
• Pomodoro timer
• Task management: Todoist, Things
• Time tracking: Toggl, Clockify
• VPN service
• World time zone converter

Workspace Environment

• Air purifier
• Blue light blocking glasses
• Cable management system
• Desk plants
• Diffuser or air freshener
• Healthy snacks and water bottle
• Inspirational wall art
• Room divider (if needed)
• Soundproofing panels
• Storage solutions
• Whiteboard or bulletin board

Best Practices

• Create a morning routine
• Define clear work hours
• Dress for work (even if casual)
• Establish a dedicated workspace
• Keep regular breaks (Pomodoro technique)
• Maintain work-life balance
• Over-communicate with team members
• Schedule regular team check-ins
• Set clear boundaries with household members
• Use status updates in team chat
• Video on for important meetings
• Write daily to-do lists