Teleworking is already our daily bread. We have practically become experts in having an office at home . Since the pandemic hit, a huge number of jobs have been created from home. Today, many of us have an office in our home. And there are certain accessories that are essential in this regard.
For this reason, and to make things easier for you, we have prepared a complete compilation with the best accessories you can have in your home. Thus, the office that you have set up in your home will be really professional. Of course, the range of possibilities is really wide. This is why we have dedicated ourselves to selecting those accessories that could be really useful in your day to day life.
The importance of conditioning your home office
To begin with, it should be noted that it is really important to create the usual atmosphere of an office when you work from home. More than anything because it will be one of the main motivations that will help you work normally even though you are at home. Telecommuting is not an easy thing at all.
It has its advantages, of course. The first one is that you will save the time you invest in getting to your office. In addition, you will be able to work in pajamas, something that is especially pleasant in winter. However, it also has its disadvantages: the lack of discipline unless you impose it, the absence of schedules… And even the absence of space between work and leisure. If you don’t spend a certain amount of time on office work, you may end up spending more hours than you should. Yes, although it may seem incredible, if you telecommute you may end up working more. The key will be your own organizational capacity.
What if you don’t get organized? It’s very simple: make your office , or the area you dedicate to work, be exclusively for that. Arrange everything in such a way that it pushes you to work automatically. It might seem absurd, but the truth is that it will push you to be more productive in less time. Procrastination is over!
Tips to better manage working from home
There are certain tips with which teleworking can weigh less. The first is, for us, essential: buy an agenda and organize everything. Or download a to-do list app and spend the first half hour every morning determining what you need to do that day. Set priorities, set goals and decide what you should do every day first thing in the morning. This will make the rest much more fluid.
On a more personal level, you should know that it is good to keep yourself isolated from distractions . There are gadgets that can help you with this, but you must also do your part. If you have an iPhone, the iOS work modes will help you do it. Otherwise, you can always download an application that manages the time you spend on social networks. Make the most of your working day, and enjoy your free time.
The essential accessories for a home office
Let’s launch into what is really important: what accessories do I need to telecommute? It will depend a bit on your specific needs, of course, as well as the work you do. But it is true that there are certain accessories that we all could use in our small personal office.
Ergonomic chair: essential for your home office
The first, and essential, is an ergonomic chair that ensures a good position in the long term. We are going to spend many hours sitting, and not just any chair will do. It is interesting to look for one that has lumbar support, adjustable headrest and a comfortable backrest. For example, this Noblewell brand chair.
By mimicking the shape of the human spine, its backrest makes your posture much more natural. It will relieve the possible tension that you may have after hours and hours of work. In addition, it is fully adjustable: both the headrest and the armrests, and even the height of the seat. We must not forget that it is also breathable , making it comfortable even in summer.
Vertical strip with UBS sockets
You are going to have many things to plug into your office: the computer, the tablet, the mobile phone, a lamp… And you may not have enough plugs. In that case, the solution is a power strip like the one we bring. We have chosen a vertical one with surge protection for safety and, above all, comfort. Because being vertical you can put it directly on top of your desk, although you can always look to place it in a more aesthetic way.
It is from the Hovnee firm, and has eight power outlets and four USB outlets . You can directly connect your mobile phone without having to look for the adapter, for example.
USB C hub: the solution for laptops without many ports
This Hub can be the remedy to all your problems if your computer doesn’t have many USB ports. Or if it just doesn’t have the ports you need, like an HDMI. There will be no device that can resist you with this 8-in-1 USB C Hub, with a discreet aluminum-colored design. It is one of those accessories that you never want to get rid of.
SanDisk Extreme SSD, a 500GB portable hard drive
Another of the accessories that we recommend having yes or yes in our office is a portable hard drive. Because security is essential, especially if you have to store a large number of documents and programs and you never want to lose them.
Its small size will mean that storing it will not be a problem for you. You can even always have it on your desk without taking up too much space. It is compatible with both Windows and macOS devices, and is IP-55 certified. With its 500 GB of storage, you’ll have enough to store years and years of work. In its new version, which is the one that we leave you here, it allows a reading speed of 1050 MB per second. And it even guarantees us protection against falls of up to two meters.
A small printer for a home office
Copy shop and office printers are much faster than any we can choose for home, without a doubt. But in a moment of trouble, it is enough that we can print those documents that we need so much. This HP printer allows us to do all that and much more.
With the Deskjet 3762 model it is very easy to quickly print any document. But you can also scan and copy, both via Wi-Fi and via USB. And that could save your life on more than one occasion, especially if you’re in a hurry. Print both single-sided and double-sided, and photos too! It has an application that will help you make prints from your mobile phone, in case you need to quickly get an invoice.
Other accessories that could help you in your day to day
So far, the accessories that we consider essential . But if you want to go one step further and make telecommuting a pleasure… Keep reading! Because you won’t want your workday to end.
Coffee heater so that it is always ready
Are you addicted to coffee, and you need it to always be hot? Well, this coffee heater from Wanderfol is going to seem like something out of heaven. Because it will heat any drink you want up to sixty degrees. It has a convenient switch with which you can quickly turn it on and off.
You just have to plug it into your computer (or your USB strip ) and hit the button. And you will have your drink always hot! It has three different modes from which you can choose, to mark at what temperature you prefer to have your coffee.
A fully ergonomic footrest
Even if you think not, yes: you need an ergonomic footrest . In the end, your legs and back will end up very tired of always being in the same position. With this footstool from the Guiffly brand, you will feel like your whole body thanks you.
Regardless of how stressful your job is in the office, it is many hours in the same position. The more you relieve possible discomfort, the better you will end up feeling in the long run. You’ll even be able to rock your feet against the foam, keeping you active even when you work. The cover can be removed and can be washed at any time.
Exco floor mat
Yes, we are recommending a gaming mat. But it is that, it will serve you perfectly to work in your office in a more comfortable way. Your weapons? It has a specifically designed surface so that the mouse moves smoothly and fluidly. In addition, it has dimensions that will allow it to cover the keyboard, or the laptop, in addition to the mouse.
It is non-slip, so you will avoid possible accidents. Another of those products that surprise you with its functionality, and will end up conquering you. You won’t know how to live without it!
Philips Hue Go
One of those accessories that should not be missing in your office is a lamp in conditions. If you are one of those who gets up before the sun rises to work, it will help you a lot with your eyesight. This Philips Hue Go smart lamp is ideal for you if you want to be able to regulate the intensity of the light.
In addition, it is a product that you can control from your own smartphone . You can also do it through Alexa or the Google assistant. Comfort taken to its maximum exponent.
noise canceling headphones
Finally: some noise-canceling headphones. Annoying neighbors? Noisy relatives? You will be able to forget about everything and concentrate on the work ahead of you, and this will significantly relieve your mental tension. These, from the Srhythm brand, promise more than forty hours of music playback on the same charge.
You will only hear the music or sound you want, since they provide you with up to 30 dB of noise cancellation . However, it will not completely block conversations, in case you need to be aware of anything that happens. Its pads are designed so that you can wear them for a long time without suffering any discomfort.
Which ones are we left with?
Without a doubt, we could not keep only one of these accessories , because we consider them all essential. But if we had to highlight the importance of three of them, these would be the following:
- The ergonomic chair . Working in a bad posture, or in an inappropriate position, can be a long-term problem. And since health cannot be compromised, there is nothing like investing in a good chair!
- A lamp that suits our needs . The one we mentioned above would be ideal, since it allows us to regulate the intensity of light. The view can get very tired if we are not in the best conditions, and so we avoid it.
- Headphones that isolate us from the sound. Being able to work in the best conditions is essential! Otherwise, we would end up wasting more time than we have.
