Working remotely can be monotonous and counterproductive. People need to catch up to new-age technology while they try to keep their productivity and speed at the same level.
Also, a lot of people are working from home with their entire family which can be very overwhelming. So here are a few gadgets that could help keep all this at bay, and avoid getting scattered.
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A USB Power Strip
What’s more annoying than tripping over 58 cables scattered around the floor every time you get up? People need a phone charger, a laptop charger, a tablet charger, a camera, and so on.
This gadget can be found in every general store nowadays, but that doesn’t mean it’s negligible. An organized office boosts productivity and can give people a feeling of calm amidst all this chaos.
A USB C Hub
Mac users will know, Apple is slowly but surely eliminating almost all ports on their computers, and it makes working from home that much harder. People working remotely usually use multiple USB drives, external drives, headphones, a keyboard, a mouse, and all kinds of different accessories.
The USB C hub could be the answer to everyone’s prayers. You won’t have to compromise what to use and what to eject if you have to plug in your phone.
A Ventilated Laptop Stand
The more basic laptops we have at home are not fit for full-time office work. Most of the time they make angry helicopter sounds after thirty minutes of working.
A great way to avoid this annoyance and protect your laptop is ventilation, especially if you work anywhere where your laptop isn’t on a flat, hard surface. This could expand the lifespan of the laptop, and your nerves as well because you won’t have to listen to it trying to take flight.
A Desk Fan
Speaking of ventilation, you deserve some too. Your workspace is most likely already crowded, and your hands can barely fit next to your keyboard, not to mention the cable jungle growing around your feet.
This tiny gadget doesn’t use a lot of space, and most of them don’t need to be plugged in, some smaller designs can even be attached to your laptop. With this little addition, you can stay fresh, and your makeup won’t melt during an intense Zoom meeting.
Cable Converters
Again, mostly for Apple users with limited opportunities regarding cables and ports, this is a lifesaver. Most offices use classic USB, HDMI, and Jack ports, and this could be a struggle if you and your computer aren’t used to it.
So if you feel like you can identify with any of the above, this is the number one gadget you need to add to your arsenal, because it will help avoid a lot of headaches in the future.
A Smart Plug
If you have a speaker, a fan, or any appliance you use a lot out of reach, this could save valuable minutes throughout your workday.
Instead of getting up every 10 minutes to adjust the temperature or turn on a lamp, you can just use an app, and you won’t have to climb out of your productivity cocoon through a maze of cables on the floor.
An Owl Pro Conference Device
A lot of meetings start with the phrase ‘Can you hear me?’, and most of the time this just becomes a never-ending loop. Additionally, if there are multiple people in the room, a basic microphone has a hard time picking up all voices, and moving the camera around is a hassle.
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Enter the Meeting Owl Pro. This smart gadget automatically responds to the direction of the person speaking, eliminating the need to move the camera around. Also, it has eight speakers, so the sound quality is flawless. For those who partake in a lot of conferences with multiple people in the room, this is a great investment to keep the company going full speed while working remotely.
A Tiny Air Purifier
For those who have a hard time staying inside a tiny room for days on end because the air becomes used or dry, this could make a huge difference. Using this tiny handy dandy product, the air quality can go from zero to a hundred very fast.
It can help keep your skin and lungs healthy and helps you stay focused because breathing used dry air can quickly make anyone sleepy. So for your health, productivity, and mood, this is a smart investment.
A Timer
Even though phones can easily do the job, most people respond better to a nice old-timey timer. There are two types of people, and for both, time management is key:
- An underachiever is a person who easily neglects the job when distracted, and distractions are way more at home.
- An overachiever is a person who once they sit down, they work until their eyes feel like the Sahara. Once they start working, they spend an unhealthy amount of time in front of the computer.
Both of these people need to do exactly what is healthy. Set the timer, and for that time, focus solely on the job. Then spend 5-10-20 minutes moving around, eating, drinking, and then start the next ‘shift’. After a few days, you will see a major difference. The job you do is much more efficient, and you feel more rested and happy.
The Hidrate Spark 2.0
Sitting at home all day in front of the computer, it’s easy to neglect something like water. And a lot of gadgets were invented for just this, but the Hidrate Spark 2.0 is the best right now. All other gadgets can be ignored, or they’re annoying because they make a sound.
This delicate gadget lights up when it’s time to drink, so it won’t annoy anyone in the room. Water is not just an option – it’s a responsibility, and not drinking enough can have serious consequences, making this a smart investment.
Organisation is key when working remotely, and it takes a lot of planning and discipline, but with the help of a few handy gadgets, it’s doable, and some of them even make it fun. Keeping your speed and productivity at an all-time high is important, so you prove to be an asset even in these hard times. Also, if you can get the work done faster and easier, you have a lot more energy and time for other important things, like hobbies, exercise, and time with your family.