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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
Desktop	Dell Precision T3500 2 cores six 4GiB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz chips = total of 24 GB RAM
Monitor	23“, 1920 x 1080 Samsung PX 2370		Yes, but better ones available
Keyboard	Das Keyboard 4 Professional Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard - Soft Tactile Purchased: 2014-11	less stress on fingers can type really fast noisy	Yes
Mouse	Logitech precision pro from Costco \$30 Purchased: 2020-10-12	Very good. Smooth scrolling Better than AmazonBasics mouse.	Yes
Earbuds	Jabra Elite Active 75T True Wireless Earbuds from Costco \$213 (= \$200 + tax) Purchased: 2020-07-08	good sound quality stays firm in ears noise cancellation is good hands free wireless charging case	Yes
Wireless Adapter	Panda Ultra 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Purchased: 2015-07	Works well with Debian Linux Not enough speed by current standards	Yes, but better ones available
ISP	Optimum Speed: 200 Mbps / 35 Mbps	It is reliable for me but not for others in my community Customer service is not good Keeps jacking up the monthly price	Avoid if possible
Primary router	Linksys WRT54G Purchased: 2005-12	Opensource firmware Old by current standards	Yes, but better ones available
Secondary Router	Two Google Wifi routers Purchased: 2019-09	Awesome performance Two were enough for 2*800 levels x sq ft home	Yes
Desk	Tresanti adjustable height desk from Costco	works both as normal and standing desk USB ports	Yes
Chair	True Innovations task chair from Costco Purchased: 2020-08 \$70	Comes with wheels for carpeted floors by default. Had to change to hard wood safe wheels.	Yes
USB Flash drive	SanDisk 256 GB, 130 MB/s, Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive from Walmart SDCZ48-256G-AW46 \$35 (= \$33 + tax) Purchased: 2021-05-30		Yes
UPS	CyberPower 1350 VA / 810 Watts from Costco Purchased: 2020-08 \$100

Things I tried but did not like

item	details	review	recommendation
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.