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The Computer Equipment You Need to Work From Home

You know you need a computer, but don’t forget these other items

By Jerri Ledford Jerri Ledford Writer, Editor, Fact Checker Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994.
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Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 3, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email <h3> In This Article</h3> Expand Jump to a Section What Type of Computer Will You Need? High-Speed Internet and Supporting Equipment You May Require a Landline Invest in a Noise-Canceling Headset You May Need an External Webcam You'll Need a Printer and Scanner Evaluate Your Peripheral Needs (USB Hub, Wireless Keyboard) You don’t need to break the bank buying equipment if you’re going to be working from home, but there are a few pieces of computer equipment you need to work from home.
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Expand Jump to a Section What Type of Computer Will You Need? High-Speed Internet and Supporting Equipment You May Require a Landline Invest in a Noise-Canceling Headset You May Need an External Webcam You'll Need a Printer and Scanner Evaluate Your Peripheral Needs (USB Hub, Wireless Keyboard) You don’t need to break the bank buying equipment if you’re going to be working from home, but there are a few pieces of computer equipment you need to work from home.
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The thing to keep in mind as you work through this list is the requirements of your job.<br/> New to working from home? We've got some helpful tips to help make the transition easier. Your company may have additional requirements for equipment so be sure you fully understand your company’s work-from-home policy before purchasing anything.&nbsp; <h2> Computer Requirements for Work-From-Home Jobs </h2> Probably the most important piece of equipment you’ll need is a computer.
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The thing to keep in mind as you work through this list is the requirements of your job.
New to working from home? We've got some helpful tips to help make the transition easier. Your company may have additional requirements for equipment so be sure you fully understand your company’s work-from-home policy before purchasing anything. 

Computer Requirements for Work-From-Home Jobs

Probably the most important piece of equipment you’ll need is a computer.
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Unless the company you’re working with provides a system for you, you should keep in mind the computer specs you’ll need to meet your specific job requirements. For example, if your company requires remote workers to use a Windows computer but you go out and buy a Mac, you might find you can’t function the way you need to.
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Unless the company you’re working with provides a system for you, you should keep in mind the computer specs you’ll need to meet your specific job requirements. For example, if your company requires remote workers to use a Windows computer but you go out and buy a Mac, you might find you can’t function the way you need to.
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You could use an option like Boot Camp to get Windows on your Mac computer, but keep in mind that may eat up a lot of the required resources you’ll need to get your job done. The 8 Best $400 to $1,000 Desktop PCs in 2020 Also consider whether or not a laptop can get the job done for you just as well. If you&#39;re not on a ton of calls, that gives you the freedom to head outside or even to a local coffee shop for the occasional change of scenery.
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You could use an option like Boot Camp to get Windows on your Mac computer, but keep in mind that may eat up a lot of the required resources you’ll need to get your job done. The 8 Best $400 to $1,000 Desktop PCs in 2020 Also consider whether or not a laptop can get the job done for you just as well. If you're not on a ton of calls, that gives you the freedom to head outside or even to a local coffee shop for the occasional change of scenery.
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Not all laptops can handle heavy loads, though, so you really need to carefully consider your specific needs before you plunk down any cash. Chromebooks, for example, are bare-bones, cloud-based laptops while an HP ZBook Firefly offers tons of internal storage, the latest processor, and can be connected to a 5G network.
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Not all laptops can handle heavy loads, though, so you really need to carefully consider your specific needs before you plunk down any cash. Chromebooks, for example, are bare-bones, cloud-based laptops while an HP ZBook Firefly offers tons of internal storage, the latest processor, and can be connected to a 5G network.
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The 9 Best Laptops of 2022 <h2> High-Speed Internet With Sufficient Speed to Support Your Needs </h2> You may not think of high-speed internet as an equipment requirement, but it is. You’ll likely need to have a modem and a router (or buy a device that combines both) that meet the specifications laid out by your company.
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High-Speed Internet With Sufficient Speed to Support Your Needs

You may not think of high-speed internet as an equipment requirement, but it is. You’ll likely need to have a modem and a router (or buy a device that combines both) that meet the specifications laid out by your company.
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Some companies prefer that home-based employees have hard-wired internet vs. Wi-Fi. That requires very different equipment than wireless internet.&nbsp;Take your time to research and choose the very best internet service provider in your area so you aren't dropping off during video calls or losing connections at critical moments.
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Some companies prefer that home-based employees have hard-wired internet vs. Wi-Fi. That requires very different equipment than wireless internet. Take your time to research and choose the very best internet service provider in your area so you aren't dropping off during video calls or losing connections at critical moments.
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The Best Internet Service Providers of 2020 Some companies may also have security requirements like a hardware firewall. These security appliances are an additional layer of the home network you’ll create as you get setup to work from home.
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The Best Internet Service Providers of 2020 Some companies may also have security requirements like a hardware firewall. These security appliances are an additional layer of the home network you’ll create as you get setup to work from home.
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You Might Actually Need a Landline Phone

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<h2> You Might Actually Need a Landline Phone </h2> Most jobs don’t require that work from home employees have a landline telephone anymore, but there are some that do. If you’re working as part of a customer or tech support team, for example, you’ll probably need a landline phone, but those aren’t the only jobs for which that may be a requirement.
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You Might Actually Need a Landline Phone

Most jobs don’t require that work from home employees have a landline telephone anymore, but there are some that do. If you’re working as part of a customer or tech support team, for example, you’ll probably need a landline phone, but those aren’t the only jobs for which that may be a requirement.
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If you are required to have a landline, keep in mind that you probably can’t use a software-based phone like Skype or Google Voice. While technology has improved dramatically, some companies still don’t have faith they will perform as they should. If that’s the case, check with your internet service provider, since they will likely be responsible for your landline phone, too.
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If you are required to have a landline, keep in mind that you probably can’t use a software-based phone like Skype or Google Voice. While technology has improved dramatically, some companies still don’t have faith they will perform as they should. If that’s the case, check with your internet service provider, since they will likely be responsible for your landline phone, too.
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Most ISPs provide pricing bundles that can reduce your price for adding a landline number to the mix. You’ll still have to buy the telephone, but you can purchase inexpensive cordless phones online or at a local retailer. The Best Cordless Phones of 2020 <h2> A Noise-Canceling Telephone or Computer Headset With a Microphone </h2> Chances are very good that you&#39;re going to have one of two circumstances arise that create the need for a good headset with a microphone.
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Most ISPs provide pricing bundles that can reduce your price for adding a landline number to the mix. You’ll still have to buy the telephone, but you can purchase inexpensive cordless phones online or at a local retailer. The Best Cordless Phones of 2020

A Noise-Canceling Telephone or Computer Headset With a Microphone

Chances are very good that you're going to have one of two circumstances arise that create the need for a good headset with a microphone.
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You&#39;re going to need to make and receive calls, whether on the phone or through an internet communication service. You might also find yourself in a situation where you need to block out the world. That&#39;s why investing in a good noise-canceling headset can be essential to getting your work done.
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You're going to need to make and receive calls, whether on the phone or through an internet communication service. You might also find yourself in a situation where you need to block out the world. That's why investing in a good noise-canceling headset can be essential to getting your work done.
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<h2> You May Need an External Webcam </h2> Some computers don&#39;t have built-in webcams or you may have a webcam that doesn&#39;t work. Either way, you can purchase an external webcam that plugs into a USB port on your computer.
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You May Need an External Webcam

Some computers don't have built-in webcams or you may have a webcam that doesn't work. Either way, you can purchase an external webcam that plugs into a USB port on your computer.
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