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Do You Really Need a Printer in Your Home Office?
Why I finally caved and bought a printer (and what it taught me about paper in the home office).
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William Spears
Light Now: Why Hybrid Workers Need More Than One Lamp
Why the right mix of daylight, desk lamps, and cosy glows can transform your home office—and your Zoom presence.
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William Spears
Keyboards and Productivity: Getting Your Typing Setup Right
From clicky clacks to shortcuts: getting the most out of your keys.
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Why I Wake Up at 6am (Even When I Don’t Have To)
I’ve been waking up early to work on side projects—this blog, some writing, even the occasional bit of coding—for a while now. Not every day, but often…
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William Spears
Designing a Home Office You’ll Actually Want to Work In
Most of us didn’t set out to become interior designers. We just wanted a desk, a chair, a working internet connection—and maybe a plant if we were…
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Taming the Tangles: Managing Electricity, Cables, and Temperature in Your Home Office
When I first set up my home office, I was more worried about how it looked than how it worked. I imagined a sleek mid-century modern setup: a handsome…
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How to Organise Your Windows (and Your Mind): Screen Setup for Smarter Work
Welcome back after the Easter break! Something I’ve been paying more attention to recently has been on learning how to organise my screen. The way you…
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William Spears
Take a Seat: The Truth About Chairs, Comfort, and Carpets in Hybrid Work Life
Let’s talk about chairs. Not the kind you see in design magazines that no one ever actually sits in. I mean your chair. The one you’re in right now, or…
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William Spears
Inspirational Quotes in the Home Office: Motivation or Meaningless Cliché?
Let’s be honest—when it comes to office decor, inspirational quotes can feel a bit…well, overdone. We've all seen those posters: "Hang in there!" next…
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William Spears
Engaging the Senses: Using Sound, Smell, and Taste to Boost Productivity
I’ve worked from home, in bustling offices, and on the move—sometimes all in the same week! Like many of us navigating hybrid work, I’ve spent plenty of…
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William Spears
How to Work from the Beach (If You Insist on Trying the Impossible)
Ah, the beach. Soft sand underfoot, the soothing rhythm of the waves, the warm sun on your skin, and...spreadsheets? Teams messages? Quarterly reviews…
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William Spears
Monitors at Home and Away: Finding the Right Screen for Every Scenario
I recently bought an ultra-wide screen monitor for my work-from-home setup and immediately wished I’d done it sooner (OK, I probably couldn’t have due…
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