Optimizing a Small Space for Remote Work
I’ve spent the last few years hopping between Airbnbs and tiny studio apartments, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that a cramped, cluttered…
Improving Your Video Call Appearance With Better Lighting
I was sitting in a cramped, dimly lit cafe in Porto last month, trying to explain a complex cloud migration to a client, when I…
The Role of Cloud Native Applications in Remote Work
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Lisbon last month, staring at a spinning loading icon while my local dev environment choked on a…
Increasing Productivity in a Home Environment
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Porto last month, staring at a $3,000 “pro” workstation setup that someone had posted on LinkedIn, and…
Using Monitor Arms to Optimize Your Desk Setup
I used to think that a “pro” setup required a massive, heavy-duty desk that stayed bolted to one corner of a room. I was wrong….
Managing Cloud Access for Remote Team Members
I was sitting in a cramped café in Lisbon last month, trying to push a critical update through a spotty local Wi-Fi connection, when my…
Principles of a Minimalist Desk Setup
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Lisbon last month, staring at a massive, mahogany executive desk in a nearby co-working space, and I…
Building an Efficient Software Stack for Remote Work
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Lisbon last month, staring at a spinning loading icon while my “optimized” setup crumbled under a mediocre…
How to Choose an Ergonomic Office Chair for Long Work Hours
I was sitting in a cramped, overpriced cafe in Lisbon last month, trying to finish a cloud migration script, when I realized my back wasn’t…
Using Digital Whiteboards for Remote Brainstorming
I’ve spent the last three years working out of coffee shops and tiny Airbnbs, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that your ideas…