I have been using a really simple digital filing system lately. Now, by adding an external backup disk to my physical workspace, I can keep my digital life free from physical clutter (burned CDs and DVDs for backup).
So, in this article I will show you som ideas to organize your workspace optimally, basing on my direct personal experience.
Use a single computer
By doing so we save money, time and energy. That is why I decided to make a netbook my primary computer. Just click here if you are curious to know my computer setup and the workspace environment I have been working on during these last months.
Use an external hard disk as a boot partition
For your linux system. This is a quite tricky but rewarding and cool experience. I have found that this helps a lot, especially for safety and privacy reasons, you can keep your hard disk always with you. By using an external drive as your machine’s boot partition, you are able to bring the hard disk with you while you’re not at home or just keeping it safe when you’re on holiday. Whenever you shut your machine down, your computer will remain without hard disks, so none will be able to use it or boot it unless they have another boot disk. For technical reasons the boot process could be slow, but the main pro is that you keep your disk at hand wherever you go. Having an external hard disk will make your computer a bit more silent, you will have the possibility to keep the drive cooler (creating your own handmade ventilated/cooled hard disk stand or box). Plus, If you love minimalist designs, you will be amazed by how an external hard disk can become a wonderful object to keep on your desk.
Optimal Cable Management
For your hardware (modem, monitor, printer, everything else) will be helpful to keep your space well decluttered from cables (especially is you have kids at home). Your hardware will benefit from the optimal cable management because your devices will stay cooler.
Matching devices’ colours
It will be helpful to create a modern looking environment; plus, this simple “trick” will boost your productivity because you won’t be distracted by colorful stuff while you execute your work.
A beautiful view
For your office workspace can be beneficial to manage your levels of stress. I love to use my computer in nice and natural environments just like parks, gardens. When I use my computer at home, I’m usually seated near a window to enjoy the view of the surrounding nature.