Working from home can be one of the best things you’ve ever done.
Or it can turn into a nightmare.
It all depends on who you take advice from – bloggers who have theories about working remotely, or somebody who actually works from their home office every single day. And has done that for several years.
You need practical advice that works in real life – not theories.
So this blog was set up to share whatever advice I can give, crush any stupid myths, and discuss everything from the technical aspect of working from home to your mental health.
That includes answering your big questions like how much it costs to set up a home office, Microsoft office alternatives, and how to deal with the inevitable loneliness that comes with working from home or remotely.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Here’s a quick list of the most popular content on the blog right now:
My ideal home office is a converted loft space with a large rectangular window and an ocean view. The office I’m writing this in is a converted bedroom – what we call a “box bedroom” – that measures roughly 10ft
Not sure what VPN to choose?
Or whether or not they’re safe?
We got this!
That free email address might have seemed like a good idea at the time….
…but what if I told you it was actually costing you money?
Getting a ton of spam or just trying to avoid that.
Here are 15 of the most commonly asked questions about avoiding or reducing spam.
There are dozens (hundreds?) of different external hard drives on the market.
How can you pick the one that’s best for you and without maxxing out your credit card?
The idea of having less paper cluttering up your office sounds like a great idea.
So why isn’t every home office worker going 100% paperless??
If you go shopping for a new keyboard there’s a good chance you’ll take a wireless keyboard and mouse combo home with you. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself if wireless keyboards are actually better than wired ones. Or have we been conditioned to believe that? I surprised myself on this one.
If you’re going to be working away your home office all the time, then a laptop makes perfect sense. Just don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you should buy a laptop because everyone else has one. Most of
Tired of trying to work around the mess on your desk? Well here are some tips to help you reclaim your office.
Are all keyboards created equal – or are some keyboards more equal than others?
Tablets are all the rage these days. But are they a good replacement for your current laptop? Can you be as productive?
That shiny new laptop looks pretty tempting, but it also means having to sell a kidney. So maybe a refurbished laptop is better idea. Let’s find out.