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8 Tips To Make Working From Home Work For You

Millions of people are trying to work from home because of the coronavirus. Life Kit wants to help WFH work for you, especially if you're doing so for the first time.
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Never before have workers telecommuted on such a broad scale. Millions of people are trying to work from home — if they can, of course. Life Kit wants to help WFH work for you, especially if you're doing so for the first time.

We've also got episodes on health precautions you can take (like washing your hands!) and one about keeping kids entertained and active during all the school closures.

Here are some pro-tips for working remotely, possibly for an extended period of time.

1. Get your technology in order.

Technology is what enables remote work in the first place.

So make sure to take your laptop home, and don't forget your charger. Also, take home your mouse and keyboard — anything that might make working on your laptop from home a little easier.

If you don't have a work laptop and you'll be spending a long time remote, ask

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