How to work remotely (and effectively)

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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences By Erica Kasper | 10.03.23 Covid-19 made remote work a reality for a lot of people, but for me, it was business as usual. I haven't worked in a physical office in a long time. In fact, for several years, I've worked from anywhere but a physical office. Across three continents and a few employers (including myself), I've dragged my workplace with me, and along the way I've managed to stay on top of things despite the many distractions that have popped up to challenge my productivity. Here are just a few things I do to stay organized and make remote work a workable option for me. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. 5 Ways to Work Remotely (and Effectively) for the Long Haul Despite return-to-office mandates, workers have made it clear that remote work isn't going anywhere. Here's how to make the most of it while keeping your boss (and yourself) happy. ADVERTISEMENT You Might Also Like Everything You Need to Work From Home Like a Pro Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here's our ultimate list of more than 120 items, from monitors and desks to webcams and chairs. How to Use Airtable, Trello, and Other Apps to Fix Your Life WIRED staffers on using Airtable for wedding planning, hacking Google Sheets to make playlists, and furthering their career goals on a dating app. How to Back Up Your Digital Life Backups are boring, but they'll save your digital bacon. Here's how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn't. How to Stay Productive When the World Is on Fire Here's how to keep your head above water—without falling into the busy trap. GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. That includes subscriber-only content like Steven Levy's Plaintext column, plus free stickers! Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions