High-Tech Home Office Ideas and Trends
Did you know that over half of all U.S. business are home-based? Many people today are choosing to work from home for many different reasons, but most do it because it is more economical, more convenient, and less difficult than it used to be. Nowadays there are high-tech tools that allow a person to do their job at home. In this article I will point out some of these new ideas and show how they might revolutionize the workplace.
The first thing the home office worker is going to need is GoToMyPC. This new software allows you to access your work Mac or PC from any computer with an internet connection. The installation is very easy and all your data is protected with AES encryption. Some other features included are cut, copy and paste between computers, remote printing, free 24/7 support, keyboard locking and screen blanking for privacy, and guest invitation. It costs $9.95/mo or $99.00/yr for one computer and one user. They also have plans for more users and computers if you are thinking about buying it for your entire company.
The next thing that has shifted the workplace to the home office is the drop in cost of multifunction (Print, Scan, and Fax) office
machines. It used to be that you had to buy each machine separately, which was costly and impractical. Now you can purchase a machine that will do everything you want except make coffee for around $250. Granted, these machines don't print and copy as fast as a high output BizHub would, but they work great for home offices.
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is one of a family of internet technologies that allows for the delivery of voice communications and multimedia sessions over the internet. This new technology is mostly recognized by the VoIP software creator, Skype. The key advantage to using a VoIP phone service over a traditional phone service is that it is cheaper. It allows the home office worker to stay in contact with their collaborators and customers without having to pay for a phone bill. Other advantages include the convenience and portability of VoIP services and the advanced communication features that are available at no extra charge.
The place we work will start to change as new home office technologies continue to evolve. Before you know it you're cubicle will be a thing of the past and your new office will just steps away from your own bed!