How many times have you cursed your laptop for not functioning properly just before an urgent deadline or an important meeting? If not the laptop, your WiFi router probably gives up on you more than once during this time. Getting technical assistance is not as swift as it was in the past because IT support teams everywhere are working remotely, and trying to assist you and several other colleagues, all in one day. 

Your frustration is totally warranted but this is also a teachable moment. As many companies are adopting work-from-home as a permanent solution, being prepared to tackle basic computer and internet issues will be a necessary skill soon. While some had embraced this remote way of working even before the pandemic took over, most technology buffs have perfected their WFH routines in this period. They share advice on organising the tech side of your set-up while you work in spaces beyond the office cubicle.