> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pesec.no/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Better remote work - URL: https://www.pesec.no/better-remote-work/ - Published: 2020-04-06T08:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2020-04-06T07:59:59.000Z - Description: How can you improve your remote work practices? - Author: Bruno Pešec - Tags: Personal, Discipline, Productivity How can you improve your remote work practices? I like to keep it as simple as possible. Since distractions are plentiful, working from home requires more self-discipline. ## Discipline Each week I work for 48 hours, divided into twelve four-hour blocks. If I feel distracted or unfocused I use the Pomodoro technique to split the work into smaller packages and take more breaks. Most of the time I feel inspired and eager, so I just set the alarm to ring after four hours. Otherwise I risk working until bed time. ## Hardware Hardware wise, reliable internet connection is the most important for good experience. Using appropriate video and audio equipment are hallmarks of a professional. My equipment of choice are Sennheiser [PC 8](https://www.eposaudio.com/en/no/gaming/products/pc-8-usb-voice-over-ip-headset-504197?ref=pesec.no) headset and Logitech [C922](https://www.logitech.com/en-roeu/product/c922-pro-stream-webcam?ref=pesec.no) HD webcam. Neither breaks the bank while delivering high quality. ## Software When it comes to software solutions, I try to use as few as possible. Especially ones that require subscription. Recurring revenue is great for business model innovation, but I do not like it as a user. For managing and delivering work remotely I use: - [Interlink Mail & News](https://binaryoutcast.com/projects/interlink/?ref=pesec.no) (fork of Mozilla Thunderbird) for calendar planning and recurring tasks. - [Basecamp](https://basecamp.com/?ref=pesec.no) (free personal account) for project management, documentation, daily and weekly reflections. - [Zoom](https://zoom.us/?ref=pesec.no) (both free and Pro account) for remote coaching and workshops. - Google [Jamboard](http://jamboard.google.com/?ref=pesec.no) (free web app) for whiteboard sessions. - Whatever client uses – e.g. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Trello, Jira... ## Experiential advice My friends [Simen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simenfur/?ref=pesec.no), [Holger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/holgerpohl/?ref=pesec.no), and [Matthew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfenton/?ref=pesec.no) wrote great pieces on how to [coach remotely](https://www.playinglean.com/blogs/playing-lean-blog/doing-innovation-coaching-remote?ref=pesec.no), use [Zoom securely](https://www.holgernilspohl.com/blog/how-to-keep-you-virtual-zoom-meetings-safe?ref=pesec.no), and [work from home productively](https://matthew-fenton.com/2020/03/how-to-work-from-home-tips-ive-learned-over-20-years/?ref=pesec.no): [Doing innovation coaching remoteWith a week’s notice, major parts of the business world were told to start working from home. The rest have to practice “social distancing”. Neither...![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0882/2472/files/playing_lean_favicon_32x32.png?v=1489006140)Playing LeanSimen Fure Jørgensen![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0882/2472/articles/InternalHackathon_grande.jpg?v=1586115836)](https://www.playinglean.com/blogs/playing-lean-blog/doing-innovation-coaching-remote?ref=pesec.no) [How to keep your Virtual (Zoom) Meetings safeSecure your virtual sessions, meetings and workshops from zoombombing, hackers and uninvited guests.![](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.global.ssl.fastly.net/kajabi-storefronts-production/themes/906991/assets/favicon.png?1576490250454883?v=2)![](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.global.ssl.fastly.net/kajabi-storefronts-production/sites/22148/images/V8jifT0Q7OoKQOK1yvYX_file.jpg)](https://www.holgernilspohl.com/blog/how-to-keep-you-virtual-zoom-meetings-safe?ref=pesec.no) [How to Work From Home: Tips I’ve Learned Over 20 Years | Matthew Fenton | Chicago Brand StrategyI’ve worked from home for 20 years, and I’ve gotten things both right & wrong. Here are 7 tips I recommend to help you work from home successfully.![](https://matthew-fenton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/M-F.com-site-icon-300x300.png)Matthew FentonMatthew Fenton![](https://matthew-fenton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Canva-Black-Iphone-5-1024x670.jpg)](https://matthew-fenton.com/2020/03/how-to-work-from-home-tips-ive-learned-over-20-years/?ref=pesec.no) It's difficult to imagine better time to improve your own remote work practices – especially when it takes so little to get dramatically better!