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Remote Work from the Caribbean: Power, Internet and Desk Setup

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Working remotely from the Dominican Republic means power cuts, voltage spikes, patchy internet and humidity. This list covers what keeps a home office running anyway: backup power, solid Wi-Fi, a decent camera and headset for client calls, and an erg...
 
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Battery backup for the router and laptop. When the power drops you stay online long enough to finish a call or wait for the inverter.
APC BX1500M UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector
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Voltage protector between the wall and your gear. Cuts the power on brownouts and spikes, which are common on island grids.
BSEED Single Outlet Surge Protector 1875W
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Mesh Wi-Fi for houses with thick concrete walls. Gets a stable signal from the router to the desk and the terrace.
TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh 3-Pack
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Power bank that can also charge a laptop over USB-C. Handy for long outages or working from a cafe without a free socket.
Anker Zolo 20,000mAh 30W USB-C Power Bank
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Classic 1080p webcam. Looks much better on client calls than the laptop camera and copes well with bright tropical light.
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, 1080p Widescreen
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Wireless headset with a proper boom mic. Roosters, dogs and scooters outside stay out of your client calls.
Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless Headset, Dual-Ear, Noise-Cancelling
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Aluminum laptop stand. Raises the screen to eye level and lets air flow under the laptop, which helps in the heat.
Rain Design mStand Laptop Stand (Silver, mStand)
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Portable second screen powered over USB-C. Doubles your workspace and fits in a backpack when you work from somewhere else.
ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK 15.6" 1080p Monitor
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Small, fast external SSD for local backups. Slow uploads make cloud backups painful, so keep a copy on your desk.
Samsung T7 1TB Portable SSD Titan Gray
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Cordless mini dehumidifier for the gear cabinet. Humidity is what kills electronics here, not the heat.
Eva-Dry Wireless Mini Dehumidifier, White (E-333)
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