Remote working outside? How to make your life easier
It’s about time we embraced the freedom of remote work, whether that’s soaking up the sun in a coffee shop courtyard or setting up in your own garden. But let’s be honest, working from home or working from coffee shops each comes with its own challenges. As always, we’ve got you covered.
Unable to see your laptop screen?
Those who have tried to send a few emails whilst sat on a sun lounger on holiday know only too well how impossible it is to see your screen, trying to create a den with your beach towel. Sunlight diminishes your screen's visibility, so I highly recommend a SunShader, which shields your device from the sun so that you can see your screen clearly and also prevents it from overheating. If it's a bit out of your budget, then get your Blue Peter badge on, and make use of that pile of Amazon boxes!
Avoid your laptop overheating
Warm temperatures can overheat your device, which can lead to shutting it down and massively affecting the longevity of your battery life. Therefore, you should try to be mindful of direct sunlight and heat. To prevent your laptop from overheating, try to keep your device not directly on warm surfaces, such as glass garden tables. Raise it up using a laptop stand or add some packers on either side to allow airflow underneath it, a stack of peppa pig books and two hotwheels cars will suffice if you are a parent.
Hydration is key
Just a 1% decrease in hydration levels can lead to a 12% decrease in productivity, less than ideal! Having a water bottle to hand is important in any working environment, but even more so when outside, even when sat in the shade. Water bottles go through a lot, and although it is supposed to be more sustainable to use a reusable water bottle, people are going through them far too quickly. I personally use a Platatac water bottle, which should be able to survive a barista dropping it on the floor if it is used by the Australian Special Forces..
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