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    How to handle a bad connection on a call.

    Dropping Video Instead of Dropping Out

    August 18, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    Stop buying $400 noise-canceling headsets just to mask a broken workflow. I’ve sat in boardroom meetings where executives spent ten minutes yelling “Can you hear me now?” like they were … Read more

    Tips on how to sound good on calls.

    A Microphone Beats a Better Camera

    August 12, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    Stop wasting your budget on noise-canceling headsets and studio-grade microphones. I’ve spent fifteen years watching mid-sized firms burn thousands of dollars on hardware, thinking a better piece of plastic will … Read more

    How to look professional on video lighting.

    Lighting Matters More Than the Camera

    August 1, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    Stop wasting your budget on 4K webcams and expensive ring lights to solve a problem they can’t fix. I’ve spent fifteen years watching mid-sized firms throw money at “solutions” that … Read more

    How to set up a reliable connection.

    A Second Connection for When the First Fails

    July 26, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    Stop buying more hardware. I see it every week in mid-sized firms: a manager panics because their data stream is dropping, so they drop five figures on a “next-gen” enterprise … Read more

    Tips on how to work while travelling.

    Working From a Different Country for a Week

    July 19, 2026October 26, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    Stop wasting your money on “digital nomad” setups and premium subscription bundles. I see it every week: people trying to solve the problem of how to work while travelling by … Read more

    Tips on how to work from a cafe properly.

    Working From a Cafe Without Being That Person

    July 13, 2026October 26, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    I spent forty-five minutes last Tuesday watching a guy at the corner table struggle with a laptop, a tangled mess of chargers, and a mounting sense of panic every time … Read more

    Tips on how to use a coworking space well.

    Whether a Coworking Desk Is Worth It

    July 5, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    I watched a mid-sized logistics client spend $4,000 a month on premium hot-desking memberships last year, only to realize their team was still just sitting in a circle, confused about … Read more

    How to combat loneliness working remotely.

    Working Alone Without Being Isolated

    June 28, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    Stop buying “community” subscriptions and downloading another Slack bot to fix your mental state. I’ve spent fifteen years watching companies throw expensive SaaS licenses at structural problems, and loneliness is … Read more

    How to work remotely with children at home.

    Remote Work and School Holidays

    June 21, 2026October 26, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    Stop wasting your money on “productivity planners” or high-end noise-canceling headphones that promise to solve your domestic chaos. I’ve seen enough mid-sized firms burn through software budgets to know that … Read more

    How to handle noise and interruptions at home.

    Negotiating Quiet With Your Household

    June 13, 2026Idris HaverkampRemote Work

    Stop wasting your money on $400 noise-canceling headphones. I’ve seen managers throw entire quarterly budgets at “productivity software” and hardware suites, thinking a gadget will magically shield them from a … Read more

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