If you're planning on working from home, or you're already home–based, you'll want to make sure that your office is fully functional. While you may have taken care of the basics — phone, fax, and filing cabinets — there are other office essentials that you probably haven't given much thought. These products and services will help you get your work done quickly, easily, and comfortably, and you'll wonder what you ever did without them.
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If you're tired of using a slow dial–up service to connect to the Internet, or you're missing important calls while checking your email, it may be time for an upgrade to a digital subscriber line, or DSL. Such a service provides an Internet connection that's always on, at speeds from 11 to 40 times faster than your dial–up connection. You'll be able to talk on the phone while browsing the Internet or sending files.
Don't shop by price alone when purchasing this vital piece of furniture. Since your desk chair is where you'll spend most of your day, choose an ergonomic model with good lower back support that's adjustable and comfortable for long periods of time. Many styles and colors are available, in both fabric and leather upholstery. Spend some time shopping for your chair and find the one that's right for you.
If you use your phone for a couple of hours or more each day, you'll appreciate the convenience and comfort of a telephone headset. No more cradling your phone receiver between your ear and shoulder while trying to write or type — headsets take the strain off your neck and shoulder muscles, and keep your hands free to take notes, type or doodle while you're talking. Wireless options let you roam around your office unfettered by cords while working through your daily calls.
If you're short on office space, but have a high need for functions like printing and faxing, look into a multifunction machine for your home office. These machines combine multiple features in one compact model — they're fax machines, copiers, scanners, and printers. Good things do come in small packages.
Every office should have a plan for protecting classified information. An easy way to keep your documents confidential is to use a shredder before discarding your paper files. Some models have attached baskets to catch the shreds and keep your office neat.