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3 thoughts on “Get off the couch! Setting up your home office well is key to success in remote working.

  1. Great tips. One more thing about lighting.Have the strongest light from in front of your face, never behind you. Put a lamp behind and alongside your screen and play with positioning to see where it gives you the best look. Or better yet, purchase a set of the inexpensive (app. $30) selfie ring lights from Amazon or Wal-Mart. They clip on and are easily adjustable to provide the right light framing your laptop and you from both sides and in front.

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