{"id":58115,"date":"2026-06-17T06:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=58115"},"modified":"2026-06-17T07:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:25:08","slug":"home-office-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/productivity\/home-office-essentials","title":{"rendered":"Smart Home Office Essentials for Productive Remote Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Looking back, many Australians were forced to work from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. Remember how you were trying to balance your laptop on your kitchen table to work remotely? That temporary work from home setup back then has become permanent. So, with this, Australians (and even anyone working remotely) want a comfortable yet smart and ergonomic workspace to be more productive and effective.\u00a0The question now is: what are the ideal home office essentials you should have, and how can you turn a small station into a conducive work area?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are home office accessories to consider and some helpful tips for a space you\u2019ll enjoy working in.<\/p>\n

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Start with the Basics<\/h2>\n

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An hour of sitting with a poor posture can already give you an aching back, neck and even wrists. So, you\u2019ll need adjustable office chairs that feature excellent lumbar support and sit-stand desks<\/a> that are also highly flexible to give you the best comfort. If you want to add more colour and fun elements to your station, you can even attach functional desk accessories<\/a> that reflect your personality.<\/p>\n

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With great comfort, maintaining high-performing remote work productivity becomes a breeze. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Set Up Your Equipment<\/h2>\n

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In setting up your workstation, you always have the option to use a laptop or a desktop as your main equipment. Ideally, laptops are best for remote workers who are frequent travellers and are in a hybrid setup. Desktops, on the other hand, are great for those who like to stay at home for work and want larger monitors<\/a> and more powerful performance. Regardless, your equipment should be able to fully support your work.<\/p>\n

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Also, one key benefit of working remotely is that you can always customise your computer accessories, such as your keyboards<\/a> and mice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Manage Clutter<\/h2>\n

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Managing coffee mugs, charger wires, notebooks, and documents everywhere at the workstation is ideal.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

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Managing clutter<\/a> is a challenging task for many remote workers. The common scenario is that coffee mugs, charger wires, notebooks<\/a>, and documents are everywhere at the workstation. This can quickly invite distractions.<\/p>\n

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A simple organisation system is what you need:<\/p>\n

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