How to Set Up Your Home Computer for Efficient Remote Work

"Requirements for a Home Working Computer"

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become more popular than ever. There are pros and cons to this. While working from home can be more freeing, it can also be more challenging. You might find yourself missing certain data or paid programs that you only have access to on your work computer. So, how do you make your home laptop or PC just as good as your work computer? The answer is to set up your work-from-home computer. To effectively **set up your work-from-home computer**, consider the following key factors.

Moving office data and programs to a home computer

At work, you use a lot of paid software, like Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat. How can you transfer your Chrome bookmarks and necessary programs to your home computer without having to buy all that software again?

With its "Backup and Restore" feature, the Todo PCTrans tool lets you transfer crucial software, programs, and apps from your work computer to your home PC. It backs up files, folders, or software from the previous computer and then transfers them to the next one.

Highlight:

• Transfer apps from one computer to another
• Migrate apps between local disks
• Transfer a Windows account to a new PC
• Migrate or back up data across multiple computers

Steps to transfer office files and programs to a home computer:

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Step 1: Create a backup file.

1. Connect the USB (flash) drive/external hard drive to the source computer. Launch Todo PCTrans and click Start on the main screen under Backup & Restore.

Transfer files via Backup and Restore – Step 1

2. Tap Backup Data to continue.

Transfer files via Backup and Restore – Step 2

3. Click “Edit” next to Applications, User Accounts, and Files to select the specific data and apps you want to back up.

Transfer files via Backup and Restore - Step 3

Step 2. Restore from the backup file you just created

1. Insert the USB drive with your backup files into the target computer, then open Todo PCTrans. Click “Backup & Restore > Start > Data Restore.”

2. Click “Browse” to find the image file. Then select “Restore” and proceed.

Transfer files from the image - Step 2

3. Now, you can select the application/files/account that you want to restore.

Or click the “Edit” button to flexibly select the specific data you need to transfer, and then confirm by clicking “Finish”. In addition, you can click the Edit icon > “Submit” to change the destination path for saving the recovered file.

Transfer files via image - Step 3

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Four Tips for Working from Home Effectively

Whether you work from home one day (or more) a week, or full-time – by choice or out of necessity because of health concerns – it is important to be set up to work effectively. Here are some additional tips to help you boost your productivity.

Get the speed you need online

A slow download speed can mean that downloading a YouTube video, transferring files to a colleague, or uploading work materials takes forever. Moving closer to your Wi-Fi router might help, or you could consider using an Ethernet connection instead.

2. Set up a functional workspace

To minimize distractions, you will need a private and quiet workspace, if possible one that is separate from your personal space and used only for work, not other activities.

3. Set up the desktop

Having shifted the necessary programs and data to your home setup, the next important thing is to get your desktop in order. A tidy desktop can go a long way toward improving your productivity at home. If your desktop is a big “junk drawer” filled with countless screenshots, images, and documents, finding the file or program you want will be a chore. Using a desktop organizer wallpaper can help keep things neat. They come in many varieties, so pick one that suits you and stick with it.

4. Take a Clear Break

You should take a break every 75-90 minutes for 15 minutes. It will be easy to get distracted when working from home, so you may avoid breaks altogether. Take them as you normally would, or use the time to connect with others who may also be at home.

Sync/Upload household work data to cloud drive

It's also crucial to sync or back up your home office data with a cloud drive or external hard drive using a tool like Todo Backup. This way, you can access your work data anytime, anywhere. Even when you're back in the office, you'll still be connected to your home office data.

The "incremental backup" feature is designed to make your life easier. It automatically backs up any new files you add at home with minimal space. With just a click, you can sync your data to an external device or cloud drives like OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more. When you're back at work, you can quickly access your backed-up folders.

Steps to backup files to a cloud drive: 1. 准备文件：确保您要备份的所有文件都已整理好并存放在一个方便的位置。您可以选择一个特定的文件夹或包含多个文件和子文件夹的整个目录。 2. 选择云存储服务：挑选一个可靠的云存储服务，如Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive或iCloud。根据您的需求，考虑存储空间、价格和安全性等因素。 3. 创建账户/登录：如果您还没有账户，需要注册一个。按照服务提供商的指示完成账户创建过程。如果您已有账户，请登录。 4. 安装客户端（如果需要）：某些云服务提供桌面应用程序，这可以使上传和管理文件更方便。下载并安装适用于您操作系统的客户端软件。 5. 配置设置：登录后，进入设置或偏好选项，配置自动备份、同步选项以及任何其他首选项。这可能包括设置文件版本历史、加密选项等。 6. 选择备份文件夹：在云服务应用中，选择要备份的文件或文件夹。通常，您可以直接拖放或使用“添加”或“上传”按钮来选择文件。 7. 开始上传：点击“开始上传”或类似的按钮以启动文件传输过程。上传速度取决于您的互联网连接速度和文件大小。 8. 确认上传：等待上传过程完成。确保检查文件是否成功上传到云端，可以在云服务的网页界面或客户端中查看。 9. 设置定期备份：为了确保数据的持续保护，可以设置自动备份计划。这将定期将新更改的文件同步到云端。 10. 安全措施：启用两步验证或强密码以增加账户的安全性，防止未授权访问。 现在，您的文件已经安全地备份在云端，即使本地设备出现问题，也能随时恢复。

Step 1: Launch Todo Backup on your computer. On the homepage, click “Create Backup” and then hit the big question mark button to choose what you want to back up.

Step 2. To backup Outlook mailbox, click on "Email" to start the backup task.

Step 3: Your Microsoft Outlook data folders will appear. Select the email account address containing the messages, contacts, or calendar you want to back up, then click OK.

Step 4. Next, you need to select where to save your Outlook backup by clicking on the Browse button.

Step 5: The backup location can be another local disk on your computer, an external hard drive, a network, cloud storage, or a NAS. It's generally recommended that you save your backup files to an external physical drive or to cloud storage.

Step 6. If interested, click on the Options button to customize settings like scheduling automatic backups daily, weekly, monthly, or event-based, and creating differential and incremental backups. Click "Backup Now" to start the Outlook backup process. Completed tasks will be displayed as cards on the left side.

In summary

As the coronavirus spreads, more and more people are being asked to work from home. Follow the advice above to set up your computer for maximum productivity. For smooth telecommuting days, try the Todo PCTrans and Todo Backup tools.

Frequently Asked Questions About Setting Up Remote Work from Home

Here are some additional questions about setting up your computer for working from home. If you're interested, read on.

How do I set up my computer for remote access?

Enable remote connections on the computer you want to connect to:

Step 1. Go to Start > Settings > System > Remote Desktop and turn on “Enable remote connections to this computer.”

Step 2: Note the name of the computer, you'll need it later.

Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:

Step 1. In the search box on the taskbar, type “Remote Desktop Connection,” and then select “Remote Desktop Connection.” In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the computer you want to connect to, and then select “Connect.”

Step 2: Open the “Remote Desktop” app, and add the name of the computer you want to connect to. Select the computer you just added, and wait for the connection to complete.

What kind of computer do you need to work from home?

Your home office will require a personal desktop or laptop computer that meets the following requirements:

• Wired internet connection
• High-speed WiFi or internet
• Clean and organized desktop
• Common software used in an office setting

How do I set up a home office?

Here are the basics for what we consider an ideal home-office setup.

This includes having the right software, a fully equipped workplace, and a fast Internet connection.