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Still at the kitchen table for me, that we covered with some sticky back plastic.
Started new job on 5th October (100% home based), so they sent me one of the Dell monitors, keyboard, mouse, headset and docking station. I'm staying here until after the winter, then my Dad and I are building an garden office.
Watchman said:
A900ss said:
So it looks like monitors are covered well in this thread but now the evenings are drawing in, I feel my home office is too dark. What’s the recommended set up for lighting?
I defo need to upgrade and wonder if a desk lamp is enough or if I’ll also need to change my ceiling lights as well
Do you need lighting for video conferencing, or just a puddle of light on your desk?I defo need to upgrade and wonder if a desk lamp is enough or if I’ll also need to change my ceiling lights as well
A900ss said:
So it looks like monitors are covered well in this thread but now the evenings are drawing in, I feel my home office is too dark. What’s the recommended set up for lighting?
I defo need to upgrade and wonder if a desk lamp is enough or if I’ll also need to change my ceiling lights as well
Read up on ‘bias lighting’...I defo need to upgrade and wonder if a desk lamp is enough or if I’ll also need to change my ceiling lights as well
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.howtogeek.com/2...
It improves contrast and reduces eye fatigue. A simple warm white LED strip behind your monitors, activated via USB when you turn on your PC is a neat solution.
it's a Govt agency I work for, their set up
What you've said means nowt to be, I'm a rural field based worker and have to use the computer for "stuff". It's hard to be interested in. Interestingly the Govt Agency thinks it's unsafe for us to work in the office BUT quite safe to work in the farm based situations they send me to working with other people most of them non Gov employees
What you've said means nowt to be, I'm a rural field based worker and have to use the computer for "stuff". It's hard to be interested in. Interestingly the Govt Agency thinks it's unsafe for us to work in the office BUT quite safe to work in the farm based situations they send me to working with other people most of them non Gov employees
Edited by loskie on Saturday 24th October 13:56
loskie said:
it's a Govt agency I work for, their set up
What you've said means nowt to be, I'm a rural field based worker and have to use the computer for "stuff". It's hard to be interested in. Interestingly the Govt Agency thinks it's unsafe for us to work in the office BUT quite safe to work in the farm based situations they send me to working with other people most of them non Gov employees
that printer is taking a lot of space - does it need to be there all the time?What you've said means nowt to be, I'm a rural field based worker and have to use the computer for "stuff". It's hard to be interested in. Interestingly the Govt Agency thinks it's unsafe for us to work in the office BUT quite safe to work in the farm based situations they send me to working with other people most of them non Gov employees
Edited by loskie on Saturday 24th October 13:56
yes that's why it's there, it may look it but I don't find it obtrusive. TBH that room never got used prior to lockdown and WFH so at least it is now. It's a cottage but quite big with just me and the dog rattling around in it. I suppose I only use 1/3 of it. If I could be bothered (I can't I hate hassle) I really should sell up and move.
Acoustic panels...
Just get carpet, some soft furnishings to soften the sound echoing off sharp hard edges, job jobbed.
Have you ever noticed how when you redecorate a room and take everything out it's all echo-ey, then it just goes away when there's some things to cushion the sounds.
Just get carpet, some soft furnishings to soften the sound echoing off sharp hard edges, job jobbed.
Have you ever noticed how when you redecorate a room and take everything out it's all echo-ey, then it just goes away when there's some things to cushion the sounds.
loskie said:
Nothing like you flash, loaded PH director types have here:
My £10 desk and chair from Gumtree
Completely coincidentally from the end of my village street!
techguyone said:
Acoustic panels...
Just get carpet, some soft furnishings to soften the sound echoing off sharp hard edges, job jobbed.
I know that. The room has new carpet but also a new wardrobe (we needed the storage) and where the desk had to go caused awful echo during conference calls. No space for more soft furnishings. Panels installed, perfect. They've worked wonders. Just get carpet, some soft furnishings to soften the sound echoing off sharp hard edges, job jobbed.
Really liking the gas strut arms I bought recently. Really transformed the way I work as I can stand and work using the laptop keyboard/touchpad.
I would prefer a wider curved monitor, or a dual monitor setup though.
Just need a decent chair now? Nothing too pricey. Looking for something slimline but comfy and stylish. Unfortunately this all sits in a corner of my front room, so don't want a chair that overpowers that space.
I would prefer a wider curved monitor, or a dual monitor setup though.
Just need a decent chair now? Nothing too pricey. Looking for something slimline but comfy and stylish. Unfortunately this all sits in a corner of my front room, so don't want a chair that overpowers that space.
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