INTHEBLACK February 2025 - Magazine - Page 58
WORK SMART
TECH STACK
Hybrid
essentials
Splitting the week between home and the office? It's important to
consider a hybrid work tech set-up to ensure health and productivity
when working from home.
Words Adam Turner
HAVING THE RIGHT TECH SET-UP IS ESSENTIAL
for maximising productivity when working
from home.
Without the proper tools, tasks can take
longer, focus can dwindle and efficiency
can suffer.
First and foremost, avoid slouching on
the couch by using an adjustable office chair,
which helps prevent discomfort and
distraction. A fast and reliable internet
connection will also help keep the workday
on-task, with less time to wait while larger
files or websites load.
When it comes to tech, external monitors,
docking stations and a streamlined device
set-up will help with focus, multitasking
and efficient workflow — crucial for
work-from-home success. Here are five
essential items for a home office.
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BELKIN UNIVERSAL USB-C
11-IN-1 PRO DOCK
A great docking station connects to
a laptop with a single cable, making it
easy to begin work. The Belkin Universal
USB-C 11-in-1 Pro Dock works with
Windows, Mac and Chromebook. It can
supply power to the laptop via a USB-C
port and can connect up to three external
monitors, a keyboard, a mouse, speakers,
a network cable, an external storage drive,
a desktop printer or scanner and any other
important peripherals.
