The COVID-19 outbreak and new social distancing guidelines is forcing a lot of people to work from. If you are looking to setup a home office, here are some tips, hacks and must have tech in point form:

1. Chose a location 

• Preferably with good natural lighting 

• It could be in a guest room, bedroom, or dining room

2. Choose a comfortable chair 

• Look for a chair that is adjustable to get optimal posture

Home Office Hack #1: Use an ergonomic kneeling chair for better posture

Amazon Link:  Ergonomic Kneeling Chair - $99 CAD

3. Setup Accessories Nearby

• Printer/scanner, Wi-Fi routers etc 

• Plug laptop directly to router with an Ethernet cable for optimal Internet connection during video conferencing 

Home Office Hack #2  Use an ironing board as a standup desk, and cutting board as a mouse pad

• Try to break the day by switching between standing and sitting

Home Office Hack #3 Use a Bed Tray as a laptop stand 

• Allows you to work in bed or on the couch to break up the day.
  

Must Have Tech - 

1. Second Monitor:

1. Acer 21.5” Full HD - $130

2. Dual Monitor Display Adapter:

1. StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter - $120

2. UtechSmart USB C Hub, 11 in 1 - $90

3. 7 in 1 USB C Hub Adapter for MacBook Pro - $40

3. Wireless Keyboard & Mouse:
   

1.  Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - $40

4. Wireless Headset:

1. Jabra Elite 85h - $350