If you are one of those who usually work from home, you will now equip a room or corner with whatever you need to do as you would in any office (or even more).
Now, if you are new to telecommunications, if you are already an independent or your company is forcing you to stay home for fear of coronavirus spread (COVID-19), you have come to the right place.
Clearly, each job requires specific tools. But from the premise that yours truly needs office supplies, we've compiled a list so that Apple fans will not miss anything when working from home.
1. Mac or MacBook to work from home
If you're lucky enough to have a Mac in the office and another Mac at home, you can take advantage of Apple's Continuity feature to share Desktop and Docs folders from one computer to another.
Now, of course, for this to work you need a Mac in your home. Unless you're working with an office MacBook you can bring home, you'll need to get Apple's new computer or laptop. You have several options.
For many, an incoming MacBook will pass enough, even if you have to work for up to eight hours you may want the iMac to be easy. The Mac mini is an expensive option, but you'll also need to buy a mirror, mouse and keyboard.
Currently, these are the prices and types of models for sale on Apple's website:
Obviously, you can not only buy Apple products through its official store, but there are also other stores that sell them. You can buy a Mac or a MacBook in Amazon, Fnac, English court, Machinery other stores.
Those who don't want to spend a lot of money can always bet on Mac or MacBook used. Apple has a store for recycled products with its warranty. You can also check out our selection of offers on Mac.
Alternatively, you can use an iPad or iPad Pro and use it as if it were a laptop. Most of the macOS programs are also available on the iPad, as are the pages and names of Word processors.
2. One screen (or second screen) to work properly
As we mentioned, if you are betting on a Mac mini you will have to buy some accessories separately. First, you have to find the screen, which you also need to get the wires needed to connect it to your Mac.
Even those who are betting on an iMac or MacBook should consider getting an a monitor the second one, having more screen space (especially if you have a 13 ”MacBook) will improve your programming capabilities and you'll be able to figure that out in your production.
If, in addition to an Apple computer or laptop, you have an iPad, you can connect both devices as well Use your iPad as a secondary screen. To do this you will need a Mac or MacBook with macOS Catalina installed and use the Sidecar function.
3. Keyboard and mouse
On the other hand, Mac mini users (or MacBook) have to buy a keyboard and a compatible mouse. In fact, we especially recommend getting a separate mouse for those who have a laptop and are not comfortable with track track.
Buying a separate keyboard can be a good idea for MacBook users if they want to put the laptop screen at eye level and design an ergonomic office overhead and prevent cervical loading.
Apple has its mice for sale The magic mouse 2 and his touchscreen Magic Trackpad 2 in silver and gray. Both have no wires, but if you prefer one with a cord or a more complex one, you can check out our selection the best Mac mice.
Also, there are many options in the market keyboard for Mac, but if you want to rely on Apple's technology and compatibility, you can choose between keyboard Magic Keyboard or a A magic keyboard with a numeric keypad.
4. The iCloud backup program
In the first article of this article we mentioned that it is possible to connect the Mac to your office and the Mac of your house. To get this you'll need an iCloud account, an Apple backup service that lets you store documents in the cloud.
With Apple's backup plan you can sync the desktop folder with Docs on all your devices. You will be able to access your office Mac from your home, as long as you have it stored in your iCloud.
But in order for iCloud to work properly, you'll need to hire one of the devices with more storage space. Free 5 GBs won't do you any good, so we recommend you bet on one of these ICloud programs.
- 5 GB plan: free
- 50 GB plan: € 0,99 per month
- 200 GB plan: € 2.99 per month
- 2 TB program: € 9.99 per month
You can cancel your plan at any time because, by signing up for one, you do not bind yourself to any permanent contract. You can pay your monthly payment with your credit card, debit card, or your Apple ID balance.
Once you have created your iCloud account, you should configure it to sync Mac files from your office and Mac to your home again so that you can access them from any of your Apple devices.
1. On your office Mac, open the & # 39; System Preferences & # 39;
2. Then click on & # 39; Google ID & # 39;
3. Now, select the box to the left of & # 39; Cloud Drive & # 39; and click the & # 39; Options & # 39; on your right.
4. On the new screen, make sure the box next to & # 39; Desktop & Docs & # 39; is selected.
5. Swipe down to see what other files are stored in the cloud with your iCloud account and decide which ones you want to share (Pages, Email, Numbers …).
If your Mac has less free space, you should check the box & # 39; Configure storage & # 39; so that only your Mac files can be saved when they have enough space. You should follow the same procedure again on your home Mac.
ICloud is not the only thing Mac cloud storage service. There are others available such as Amazon Drive, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or pCloud. They all have different prices, so choose the one that is right for your budget.
5. Software to run and edit
In addition to iCloud, you have to make sure your Mac has your home software necessary for telework. Next, we review the best plans for getting your work done, planning and doing it in full.
Microsoft Office Suite
Although programs like Pages, Numbers and Keynote are free, there are many who prefer to use suite Microsoft Office. You may have used Word, Excel and PowerPoint on your Mac office and you will want to have them at home.
You should know, of course, that you can open and edit Word documents completely on pages, so you don't have to buy a license. The same goes for Excel and numbers with PowerPoint and Keynote.
Web browser
If you prefer to use Safari, you can use the previous iCloud sync process to access the web browser in your home since leaving the office, including your Favorites and Open Tabs.
You can do the same thing when using Google Chrome, which you can configure to sync all apps. Alternatively, you can do it manually and make a list of all the websites (and passwords) you normally visit when working.
Email Manager
Although you can also respond to your emails from your iPhone or any web browser, you will certainly want the email manager to be easily accessible. The email app on your Mac will move like a ring to your finger.
Messaging systems
If you often work as a team, you will need to find a way to communicate quickly with colleagues (email can be extremely slow). We recommend you Slack, where you can communicate via channels and privately.
Meeting plans
However, messaging apps are not the most important thing at weekly meetings, unless they also include the option of making calls or video calls. It's a Skype or Google Hangouts option.
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