{"id":2012,"date":"2016-11-08T09:06:06","date_gmt":"2016-11-08T14:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=2012"},"modified":"2018-06-26T12:04:06","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T17:04:06","slug":"4-tools-that-make-working-from-home-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/4-tools-that-make-working-from-home-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tools That Make Working From Home Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Happy-businesswoman-at-computer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1436\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Happy-businesswoman-at-computer-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"how to excel\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Happy-businesswoman-at-computer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Happy-businesswoman-at-computer-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Handling work tasks from home has plenty of advantages. Without the usual stress of a company environment, lots of people get the job done twice as fast. But it\u2019s not just because they\u2019re in an environment of personal comforts. There are several tech tools which make the process much easier. For your convenience, we\u2019ve put together a quick list of four tools which help make <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/how-to-develop-a-successful-work-from-home-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\">working from home<\/a>\u00a0even better.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Collaboration software. <\/strong>While this first choice relies mainly on the business (assuming they have collaboration software), it\u2019s a near essential part of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/remote-work-and-its-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\">work-from-home<\/a> process. It will vary, of course, based on the work, but collaboration software keeps employers up to date with projects, allows them to message management or others easily, puts all relevant files in an easy-to-access place, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Mobile tech. <\/strong>That software is going to need a home, and that\u2019s only possible with mobile technology. Whether it\u2019s a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, any kind of mobile device is a very beneficial tool in the home environment. Normally you\u2019ll get a device from the company itself, but it still helps to have other hardware too. Imagine needing to go somewhere (like picking up the kids from school) but still having access to your work material via tablet. That\u2019s the kind of power you have with mobile tech, and makes everything so much simpler.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Headset. <\/strong>Though it\u2019s not for every type of job, a professional grade headset can be the difference between frustrating calls and productive conversations that feel like they\u2019re happening in person. Even if your work doesn\u2019t require customer service, sometimes discussing things with management can be important. As such, you\u2019ll want clarity, as well as hands free just in case you want to multitask. Professional headsets can make this difference, allowing you to work on the go without any loss in call quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Wireless router. <\/strong>It\u2019s likely a company will provide some manner of Internet service for their workers, but if that\u2019s not the case, a high-quality router or another modem is important. Staying connected is crucial, and the last thing you want is a sudden drop in call or Internet service while handling something important. Therefore, top of the line wireless routers with exceptionally long range can help, in case you don\u2019t have a landline available. Even still, with all the mobile tech we emphasized, being free to do other tasks in your own home is what gives you an advantage, so that\u2019s why wireless is preferred. Therefore, you want to sharpen that advantage with a proper router or a similar solution.<\/p>\n<p>There are still plenty of tech types that can make working from home that much better, but we find these to be pretty essential for a successful day. With the right self-motivation and good hardware at your side, you\u2019ll find that you may in fact <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/prevent-burnout-if-you-work-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\">work more effectively<\/a> at home than at the office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Handling work tasks from home has plenty of advantages. 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