My Desktop Setup
22 Ergonomic and Productivity Tips
If you suddenly find yourself working from home as a result from Covid-19 and you wonder how to set up an effective home environment, scroll down to tip 13 that describes my home setup. Also, check out the article How to work from home effectively that specifically discusses communication techniques when working remotely. For general tips on communicating better as an engineer, check out my recent book, C4E.
Whenever people see my desk, they often ask me about my interesting keyboard setup. One person suggested I spend some time to write down my various productivity hacks I picked up over the years. So, herewith, below find a list of products and tools I collected and created over time that help me stay productive, both at work and at home.
Most of the tips here are ergonomic of nature. If you are like me and you use your computer for a major part of the day, you should always be mindful how you set up and use your workstation. DO NOT WORK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR LAPTOP.
My Desk at Work
1. MacBook Pro
This laptop is provided to me by my employer. When I joined Uber two years ago, I chose the 13” model, because it weighs a fair bit less than its larger cousin. I am trading off CPU power and screen size willingly here…
