Working from home full-time has its pros and cons. Pro: You can wear sweats all day, every day. Con: There are distractions everywhere. Pro: It’s your space and nobody can tell you otherwise. Con(s): No more free WiFi, internet security, or snacks. It’s certainly a trade-off.
If you’ve recently moved to a remote setup and are having trouble adjusting, we’re here to get you situated (although we can’t really assist you if your main problem is that you’re taking too many naps during the day — that one you’re going to have to work out on your own. Maybe have a cup of coffee?)
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A VOIP SERVICE
RingCentral
RingCentral is user friendly and boasts all the features that someone working from home would need, making it the best VoIP for your money.
$19.99 from RingCentral
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AN ADJUSTABLE DESK
Fully Jarvis Standing Desk
The value that the Jarvis desk from Fully brings cannot be overstated — the number of customization options, as well as the sheer quality of the build, are more than enough to make it a bargain at this price.
$469 from Fully
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AN ERGONOMIC DESK CHAIR
Herman Miller Aeron Chair
If you can afford the price tag, Herman Miller’s ergonomic and comfortable Aeron Chair is an investment that is well worth it.
$1,215 from Herman Miller
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A PAIR OF BLUE LIGHT BLOCKING GLASSES
Felix Gray Blue Light Glasses
Felix Gray has mastered the art of blue light glasses, and they’re essential for anyone whose job requires them to sit in front of a screen for the majority of the day.
$95 from Felix Gray
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A GOOD PRINTER
Brother Work Smart Wireless Printer
The wireless Brother Smart Series printer will fit seamlessly into most WFH spaces, and will produce great results for almost any low-volume task.
$129.99 from Best Buy
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A FULL-COVERAGE WIFI ROUTER
Google Nest WiFi Router
Google’s Nest WiFi system will keep your speeds constant and alleviate your internet connection woes — plus, you can add on WiFi points if you happen to move into a bigger space.
$149 from Best Buy
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A SECURE VPN
TunnelBear VPN
TunnelBear’s affordable and approachable VPN service keeps your web traffic private and out of reach for data thieves, hitting on everything a basic VPN should do.
$4.99 from TunnelBear
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AMPLE CLOUD STORAGE
Google Drive
Not only is Google Drive completely free up to 15GB, it also comes with a suite of high-quality productivity programs and ample cloud storage space for most remote workers.
$0 from Google Drive
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A HIGH-QUALITY WEBCAM
Logitech C920S HD Webcam
The Logitech C920S is unobtrusive, produces amazing high-definition video, and is simple to set up — you can’t ask for much more at this price.
$69.99 from Best Buy
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A VIDEO CONFERENCING PROGRAM
Jitsi Meet
For $0, Jitsi Meet provides users with a simple and safe way to video conference — what more can you ask for?
$0 from Jitsi Meet
