Computers
Should I Buy A Refurbished Laptop?
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.
How to set up a home office you'll love
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:
Some of our latest content
Productivity
Freedom Focus App Review
Willpower isn’t enough to stop you wasting time on Facebook, otherwise you wouldn’t be looking for a focus app like Freedom.
Software
How Safe Is A Free VPN?
There are dozens of free VPNs out there, so why pay for one? You should definitely avoid using them though unless you enjoy other people selling your personal data.
Computers
External Hard Drives vs. Flash Drives
Both external hard drives and USB flash drives have their own specific uses.
But there are some things you might not know about them.
Home Office Stuff
What’s The Best Mousepad With Wrist Support?
Finding a great mousepad can be a real pain in the ass – I should know I’ve spent years trying. But I just might have found the best mousepad in the world?
Software
Can You Be Tracked If You Use a VPN?
So when you’re connected to a VPN nobody can track you….right?
Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that.
Software
Can You Download Microsoft Office, Free?
The really short answer to this question is “No, you can’t”. And you shouldn’t try. But in this blog post we look at people’s perceptions vs. reality in terms of how expensive they think an office suite is.
Productivity
How To Get Rid Of The Coffee Jitters
Life just wouldn’t be the same without delicious coffee. But what happens when you find yourself in the middle of a coffee buzz and unable to work? Here’s a few tips to help you deal with the coffee jitters.
Tech Stuff
A List of Home Office Tech Essentials
There seems to be a never-ending list of things every office should have – but what about the essential techy items. Which ones do you need, how much should you spend, and what brands should you keep in mind?
Home Office Stuff
The Biggest Lie About Working From Home
Anyone who’s ever been trapped in a cubicle farm has probably spent most of their day dreaming about working from home. And while working from a home office does have a lot of perks, a lot of what you hear about it is actually based on one single huge lie.
Computers
What are the Benefits of An External Hard Drive?
You have a pretty sweet computer setup, and a nice cloud-based storage solution as your back. So why on Earth would you need an external hard drive? There’s lots of reasons, and we explain them in detail.
Software
A Beginners Guide To Virtual Private Networks
What is a VPN? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. So, that all sounds very technical, but it’s not really. Basically, a VPN allows you to send and receive data safely over the public Internet. The public Internet is your