If you work from home regularly or for a longer period of time, you should set up a proper home office. This involves setting up the required hardware and software correctly, the communication options with colleagues and VPN access.
setup workspace
To be able to work as effectively from home as from the office, you should synchronize all your browser bookmarks and your mail program. In addition, it may be useful to expand the hardware:
- Windows 10: Set up a second monitor
- Windows 10: Use multiple desktops at the same time
- Windows 10: Share printer
- Windows 10: Create a new user
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bookmark
- Google Chrome: Export bookmarks
- Firefox: Export bookmarks
- Internet Explorer: Export favorites
- Opera: Export bookmarks
- Safari: Export bookmarks
Mail
- Sync Google contacts
- Outlook: import contacts
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- Sync Outlook calendar with iPhone
- Outlook: create a backup
- Sync Google Calendar with Thunderbird on Windows
- Sync Google Calendar with Thunderbird on macOS X
- Thunderbird: Multiple recipients in the address field
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Group communication via smartphone, Skype & Co.
In order to be able to continue working with your colleagues, conference calls via smartphone or Skype are ideal. You can also transfer files directly via Messenger or via a cloud. Or you can use all of these functions bundled in Microsoft Teams .
phone
- iPhone conference call
- FaceTime conference
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- WhatsApp group call
- WhatsApp video call
- Set up call forwarding
Skype
- Create a group call in Skype
- Record Skype video calls
- Broadcast Skype screen
- Add Skype contacts
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Microsoft Teams
The tool for uncomplicated digital collaboration with chat, video conference and file sharing functions is currently offering its otherwise chargeable packages with extended functionality due to the corona pandemic free of charge:
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Storage data clouds
- Set up iCloud on the iPhone
- Google Drive: sync Windows files
- Sync OneDrive
How can I connect to my company via VPN?
In most companies you can connect to your workstation via a VPN tunnel. It is best to ask your employer for the details. Often every company uses its own program. Here are some useful pointers about VPN and how to set it up:
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- Set up VPN on Android
- iPhone: Set up a VPN
Set up remote access
But you don't always have to convert or rebuild your home computer right away. Remote access to your company computer can help here. But clarify the establishment of remote access in the company beforehand..
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- Control the Mac remotely with the iPhone
- Set up remote access with Android
- Mac Split View
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- Record screen with Windows 10
Troubleshooting tips
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What should you watch out for in terms of data protection?
If you work from home, there are a few rules you should follow to avoid your home office becoming a privacy risk. These concern, for example, the use of private computers or telephones, the handling of personal data or the protection of your business data. You can find more information on data protection in the home office here in our article. The Independent State Center for Data Protection Schleswig-Holstein (ULD) has summarized the most important rules and measures for working at home: https://www.datenschutzzentrum.de/uploads/it/uld-ploetzlich-homeoffice.pdf
And when the end of the day approaches;)
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