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the coronavirus pandemic has shifted an unprecedented number of skilled workers to makeshift home offices home office essentials shoulders are relaxed and your arms are tuck a box or books under your feet for support if needed 90-degree angle to a window to keep com- puter glare down nobody from the outside world had a clue if you were taking a conference call next to create a backdrop that tells the story of who work or the ubiquitous curated bookshelf don't be afraid to cut yourself some slack from home can work for you • a room with a door you can close for privacy and freedom from noise • a desk with ample space • nearby outlets where you can plug in your devices • a strong wi-fi signal serve as a videoconferencing backdrop • a printer and printer paper • online productivity tools for easy sharing and collaboration with creation apps like google docs or microsoft's office.com gratis online file storage from amazon drive services such as skype or google hang- • antivirus and anti-malware software windows defender and malwarebytes store files on the cloud and practice good security by changing passwords freelance writer freelancer and author for more than 20 years