What You Need To Get Started
Setting up a home office outside isn’t just a matter of taking
all your office stuff outside – there are a few things to consider.
The first thing is shelter: working outside is only good for your health if you’re
not burnt to a crisp by the sun or rained out. Something like a covered deck, a
mini-marquee or a particularly large and hardy beach/cafe umbrella is a must.
Secondly, depending on how long you plan to be outside, you might need access to
power points. “Some PCs have up to 15 hours of battery life, but if you know you’ll
be outdoors for an extended period of time, it’s worth having close access to power
points so you can stay charged and connected.” says Jason Tavoletti, Buyer –
Computers at The Good Guys.
You’ll also need Wi-Fi, which should be fine if you’re relatively close to your house
and have a good quality router. But, if you’re working in the park or in a large
garden, you might want to look into whether mobile broadband from Telstra is
right for you.
Finally, the sun doesn’t always play nice, so you might need to look into getting
low-reflection screen covers for your phone and laptop.
“Some PCs have up to 15 hours of battery life,
but if you know you’ll be outdoors for an extended period of time, it’s worth
having close access to power points so you can stay charged and connected.”