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 ==== WFH setup ==== ==== WFH setup ====
 +last updated | 2023-04-17
 +
 +Todo 2023-04-17: Add details of laptop and desktop. Laptop entry should have model, screen size, memory size, memory type, hard disk size, hard disk type.
 +
 ^ item ^ details ^ review ^ recommendation ^ ^ item ^ details ^ review ^ recommendation ^
-| Mouse | Logitech precision pro from [[https://www.costco.com/logitech-precision-pro-wireless-mouse.product.100527136.html | Costco]]. \\ \$30 \\ Purchased: 2020-10-12 | Very good.\\ Smooth scrolling.\\ Better than [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EJH6Z4 | AmazonBasics]] mouse. | Yes | +| Desktop | <WRAP outdent> 
-| Earbuds | Jabra Elite Active 75T True Wireless Earbuds \\ from [[https://www.costco.com/jabra-elite-active-75t-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-wireless-charging-case.product.100655110.html | Costco]]. \\ \$213 (= \$200 + tax) \\ Purchased: 2020-07-08 | Wireless Charging Case \\ noise cancellation | Yes | +  * Dell Precision T3500 
-| USB Flash drive | SanDisk 256 GB, 130 MB/s, Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive \\ from [[https://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-256GB-Ultra-USB-3-0-Flash-Drive-130MB-s-SDCZ48-256G-AW46/259605765 | Walmart]] \\ SDCZ48-256G-AW46 \\ \$35 (= \$33 + tax) \\ Purchased: 2021-05-30 |+  * 2 cores 
 +  * six 4GiB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz chips = total of 24 GB RAM 
 +</WRAP> | | | 
 +| Monitor | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * 23", 1920 x 1080 
 +  * Samsung PX 2370 
 +</WRAP> | | Yes, but better ones available | 
 +| Keyboard | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Das Keyboard 4 Professional Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard - Soft Tactile 
 +  * Purchased: 2014-11 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * less stress on fingers 
 +  * can type really fast 
 +  * noisy 
 +</WRAP> | Yes | 
 +| Mouse | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Logitech precision pro from [[https://www.costco.com/logitech-precision-pro-wireless-mouse.product.100527136.html | Costco]] 
 +  * \$30 
 +  * Purchased: 2020-10-12 
 +</WRAP> <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Very good. 
 +  * Smooth scrolling 
 +  * Better than [[https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EJH6Z4 | AmazonBasics]] mouse. 
 +</WRAP> | Yes | 
 +| Earbuds | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Jabra Elite Active 75T True Wireless Earbuds from [[https://www.costco.com/jabra-elite-active-75t-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-wireless-charging-case.product.100655110.html | Costco]] 
 +  * \$213 (= \$200 + tax) 
 +  * Purchased: 2020-07-08 
 +</WRAP> <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * good sound quality 
 +  * stays firm in ears 
 +  * noise cancellation is good 
 +  * hands free 
 +  * wireless charging case 
 +</WRAP> | Yes | 
 +| Wireless Adapter | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Panda Ultra 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 
 +  * Purchased: 2015-07 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Works well with Debian Linux 
 +  * Not enough speed by current standards 
 +</WRAP> | Yes, but better ones available | 
 +| ISP | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Optimum 
 +  * Speed: 200 Mbps / 35 Mbps 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * It is reliable for me 
 +  * but not for others in my community 
 +  * Customer service is not good 
 +  * Keeps jacking up the monthly price 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Avoid if possible 
 +</WRAP>
 +| Primary router | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Linksys WRT54G 
 +  * Purchased: 2005-12 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Opensource firmware 
 +  * Old by current standards 
 +</WRAP> | Yes, but better ones available | 
 +| Secondary Router | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Two Google Wifi routers 
 +  * Purchased: 2019-09 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Awesome performance 
 +  * Two were enough for 2*800 levels x sq ft home 
 +</WRAP> | Yes | 
 +| Desk | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Tresanti adjustable height desk from Costco 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * works both as normal and standing desk 
 +  * USB ports 
 +</WRAP> | Yes | 
 +| Chair | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * True Innovations task chair from [[https://www.costco.com/task-chair.product.100672384.html | Costco]] 
 +  * Purchased: 2020-08 
 +  * \$70 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * Comes with wheels for carpeted floors by default. 
 +  * Had to change to hard wood safe wheels. 
 +</WRAP> | Yes | 
 +| USB Flash drive | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * SanDisk 256 GB, 130 MB/s, Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive from [[https://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-256GB-Ultra-USB-3-0-Flash-Drive-130MB-s-SDCZ48-256G-AW46/259605765 | Walmart]] 
 +  * SDCZ48-256G-AW46 
 +  * \$35 (= \$33 + tax) 
 +  * Purchased: 2021-05-30 
 +</WRAP> | | Yes | 
 +| UPS | <WRAP outdent> 
 +  * CyberPower 1350 VA / 810 Watts from Costco 
 +  * Purchased: 2020-08 
 +  * \$100 
 +</WRAP> | | | 
 +|  | <WRAP outdent> 
 +</WRAP> | <WRAP outdent> 
 +</WRAP>|
  
 ==== Things I tried but did not like ==== ==== Things I tried but did not like ====
 ^ item ^ details ^ review ^ recommendation ^ ^ item ^ details ^ review ^ recommendation ^
-| Mouse | AmazonBasics Wireless Computer Mouse with USB Nano Receiver \\ Purchased: 2015-07 \\ <nowiki>https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EJH6Z4/</nowiki> | It is a bit small. \\ Worked well initially. But after a while, the scroll wheel became sluggish as it gathered dust. | No. Instead, I recommend the Logitech precision pro from [[https://www.costco.com/logitech-precision-pro-wireless-mouse.product.100527136.html | Costco]] (See above)|+| Mouse | AmazonBasics Wireless Computer Mouse with USB Nano Receiver \\ Purchased: 2015-07 \\ https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EJH6Z4/ | It is a bit small. \\ Worked well initially. \\ But after a while, the scroll wheel became sluggish as it gathered dust. | No.
 +| Chair | Maxchief Upholstered Padded Folding Chair from Costco | Not comfortable especially if you have to use it for many hours during a day\\ Mesh is scratchy and hard| No.|
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