DIY: Setting up your home office

When setting up a home office, there are some things you shouldn't overlook. This handy guide will help you avoid the most common pitfalls.

With broadband reaching ever further and further into our homes, it's becoming more and more tempting to set up a home office, whether it's for pure work purposes or simply to have a distinct space where you can set up the family PC. Setting up a home office isn't as simple as just plunking a PC down in a corner and getting on with it. These simple tips won't do the work for you, but they can help you avoid some of the more common pitfalls.

Ergonomic excellence
A good home office shouldn't hurt you. We show you what you need to consider before you've even put your coffee down.

Powerful advice
A modern home office needs plenty of juice, and networking power to spare.

Distinction matters
Create a professional looking office, and you'll be doing yourself a big favour -- and maybe even earning a tax break to boot.

Style selection
Do you really want your clients entertained over a broken plastic jug of Tang?

Protect yourself
What would you do if all your files suddenly weren't there any more?