Here are some top tips that you might consider when working from home.
But have you considered using an ultrawide monitor, likeJoe Fedewadoes?
The height is the same, but the width is much greater.
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So, why bother with an ultrawide screen when you could have two screens?
Well, when you have two screens, the edges of each screen essentially decide where things must go.
You might have one window on the left screen and one on the right.
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They also allow for a cleaner, tidier desktop with fewer cords and just one screen stand.
Joe uses theLG 34WK650-W, which offers the ultrawide experience without emptying your bank account.
You could opt for a4K resolution ultrawide screen, but they are much costlier.
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Sitting down all day can cause severe pain, so you might consider transferring to a permanent standing desk.
And Dibakar says that having a standing desk has “helped with overall productivity and improved back pain.”
Noise-Canceling Headphones
Kids running around?
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Dishwasher ticking away in the background?
Neighbor mowing the lawn?
), noise-canceling headphones are great for muffling out those annoying disturbances.
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But you don’t want to be that person with poor video quality on your next Zoom call.
But before you rush off to buy a new webcam, first try using a webcam light.
AsCorbin Davenportexplains, “Most webcams are bad.
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Even higher-end models are still limited compared to most smartphone cameras.
They typically have limited aperture and ISO ranges, so webcams can’t adjust to complex light situations.”
So, buying a new webcam might not solve your poor video quality.
Thus,Corbin recommends that you buy a webcam lightthat sits on top of a computer monitor tripod.
Corbin started with aLogitech Litra Glow, while other options include theNexiGo Glow Lightor astandard generic ring light.
