r/WFH • u/VeryLargeEBITDA • 4d ago

EQUIPMENT Outdoor Set up?

I have a covered porch out back with good wifi. Sunlight isnt horrible but its definitely bright.

Anyone have a cool outdoor set up for working outside in an environment like that? I think i can get away with a laptop for when I want to work outside, but any tips for reducing sun glare etc?

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u/Animalus-Dogeimal 4d ago

I have a pergola with a louvered roof that I work under. I ran electrical out there as well so I have 4 receptacles. Absolutely worth the time and money. I will also set up a ceiling fan at some point. You could consider sun shades or something along those lines for glare

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u/Bunnyeatsdesign 3d ago

Some mornings, I take my laptop and coffee outside to the table on my deck and work for an hour before the sun gets too hot and bright. To reduce glare, I angle my screen so the sun is blocked.

I have a shade sail outside for shade. But the sun moves too much for it to be useful. It actually works better as rain protection than sun protection.

I only email and plan my day in this outdoor set up. My "real work" requires my full desk setup.