Since we can’t leave the house, we discuss what it takes to effectively work remote while Allen’s frail body requires an ergonomic keyboard, Joe finally takes a passionate stance, and Michael tells them why they’re wrong.
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How to WFH
The Essentials
- First and foremost, get a quality internet connection.
- For video calls, favor lower latency over higher bandwidth.
- Turn your camera on.
- Use a comfortable headset with a good microphone
- Wired headphones are definitely the way to go. Better audio quality, fewer problems, and no battery life issues to worry about.
- Mute unless talking.
- Not all video sharing is equal. Know which to use when screen sharing.
- Screen sharing in Zoom is much better than in Hangouts. The text on the screen is crisp and readable and the screen sharing session is responsive.
- Communicate when you will be away during normal hours.
- Make sure your IM application status and/or availability is accurate.
Sound Good
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| $30 | Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass Earbuds Headset with mic (Amazon) |  |
| $149 | SteelSeries Arctis 7 Gaming Headphones (Amazon) |  |
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