THE SENSIBLE TECH & TOOLS GUIDE TO WORKING FROM HOME

Working from home might be a shock for some. Try to create a routine like you would have at the office, and stick to your regular work schedule. Take your breaks but also don’t be afraid to detune from work. Instead of going to a mess room like you might do at lunch time, head out into the garden, have lunch with your kids or even play a round of PUBG! Take the opportunity to recharge.

We’re living in a world in upheaval, on a level not seen since World War II. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is dominating world headlines with health systems facing unprecedented strain, the global economy taking a pummelling and financial markets in meltdown. Whether it’s work, recreation, social gatherings or travelling, it’s all in a state of flux as the world adapts in an effort to try and halt the spread.

One of the ways to minimise human interactions, and thus risk, is by having people work from home where feasible, whether by individual choice, company policy, or – in the worst case scenario – you are forced to self-isolate with symptoms.

It’s a dramatic change of lifestyle, though it can