We're entering a new phase of theCOVID-19pandemic. Entire cities and states are shut down and workers have been sent home from most jobs. Those who are fortunate enough to resume work from home are scrambling to set up functional home offices.
Many of us atZDNethave worked from home for years. I moved out of my office in early 2002 and have worked from home ever since. We have a lot of experience not only in the migration to working from home but what it takes to set up an optimal working environment. In the past few weeks, I've shareda build that should get you a functional office for under $300and a more comprehensive build that provides a ratheroptimized home office for under $1,000.
This article raises the bar. Rather than trying to keep the budget under $1,000, I picked items that I believe can truly optimize productivity. This article is meant either for someone who can afford a more aggressive purchase or for someone already working at home part-time who needs to upgrade to be able to work at home full time. There are definitely more expensive options out there, and there are less expensive. What's presented here are really good options that should serve you during these trying times.
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Depending on your work style, there are many other items that could help you out. Because I do so many broadcast and DIY projects, I have a mixer, a sound interface, all sorts of audio and video control surfaces, a green screen, and a bunch of 3D printers. In future articles, I'll go into how to trick out some of the video options.
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If you're interested in a 3D printer, check outmy guide to 3D printers. About half of them were meant for shared office use, but there are a number of great machines on that list you can bring into your home.
Beyond that, all I can say is stay safe. We're all in this together and I think I can speak for all of us here atZDNetwhen I say I wish you all the best in these trying times. If you're working from home or trying to make it work and have questions, feel free to post below. If you've got yourself successfully set up, let us know below how you're doing and what you did to make it work.
Hang in there, folks!
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