Many of us can now (in theory) work from anywhere we choose, because we just need our laptop and an internet connection.
That means we can work in our own backyard, or from the best beaches in the world — being outside makes it feel like not working at all!
But wait! Is it so great after all?
There are some serious negatives to computing outside:
- Screen glare
- Distractions
- Heat / cold / wind / rain / snow
- Bugs
- Toilet & kitchen are further away
Wirecutter even suggest noise-cancelling headphones for blocking out the sounds of street traffic, birds, barking dogs, and other animals. Why are you even outside??
Maybe we have things back-to-front? Maybe bring outside inside instead?
Inside, we have climate control, comfort, no glare, peace and focus.
If we want to feel like we are outside, we can do that inside:
- Soundtracks from nature
- Pedestal fans
- Large pot plants
- Piña colada
Inside can be more pleasant, and less distracting than nature and all of its crazy variability. And you can do it for under $100.
