| v> | | | | mouse, I find the optical mouse the most |
| Are you sure you want to make do with your | | | | trouble-free. Plus, I use a mouse pad with a |
| existing computer furniture? Read about how | | | | wrist rest and highly recommend them over a |
| you might do better here. | | | | plain mouse pad. I have used them too, and |
| It doesn't seem like such a significant subject at | | | | they just don't compare. |
| first glance. But if you're trying to start an online | | | | - Printers: These should go somewhere within |
| home business, your computer furniture is going | | | | easy reach, as a lot of the documentation you will |
| to start making a real difference to you. You will | | | | want to store for future reference will come |
| be spending a fair amount of time using it to get | | | | from the Net or your email and require printing. |
| your business up and going. So, if you don't take | | | | A printer stand of some sort or spot on your |
| a moment to give it some thought, you will wind | | | | computer desk is enough. If you have to open a |
| up finding out that your computer workstation is | | | | drawer to get to it, it will get old. |
| absolute misery. | | | | - Your chair: You will need something that is |
| While it's not an exercise in learning the whole of | | | | either your size or can be adjusted to your size. |
| ergonomics, there are a few things you should | | | | I have found armrests are handy, because typing |
| take into account when choosing your computer | | | | without them is no kind of fun at all. I have also |
| furniture. | | | | seen the chairs that are basically 'kneeling' frames |
| - Computer desks: How much of a computer | | | | without backs and arm rests, but the one time I |
| desk you want is up to you, but you should get | | | | ever sat in one was not pleasant for me. I don't |
| one that's big enough for you. You will know its | | | | recommend them. |
| too small if you sit down at it and feel like you've | | | | - Wireless: This one is simple. If you use a |
| been shoehorned into a sardine can. The layout | | | | wireless router or connection, make sure it's |
| should also be sufficient to place your keyboard | | | | placed so that the path between the router and |
| and monitor so that you don't have to do yoga | | | | your computer is unobstructed. |
| to reach or use them. | | | | You don't need to spend a fortune. But if you |
| - The mouse: While not a piece of computer | | | | spend a little thought in advance in building your |
| furniture, your mouse can have a lot of effect on | | | | computer workstation, it will pay off in long-term |
| your computing experience. Having worked with | | | | comfort for you as you work your online home |
| both a traditional ball-tracking mouse and an optical | | | | business. |