What's the best-work-from home set-up?

Your home office should do more than give you a place to work, it should help you stay productive, comfortable and connected throughout the day. Whether you work from home every day or just a few days a week, the right setup can make all the difference.

While a reliable laptop is a great place to start, it's only one piece of the puzzle. The right monitor, accessories, networking equipment, and ergonomic workspace can have a significant impact on your productivity and comfort. In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential technology every work-from-home setup should have to help you work smarter, stay connected, and perform at your best.

Here's our checklist of essential work-from-home technology to help you build a productive home office.

1. A suitable laptop

Your laptop is the heart of your workspace, so choosing the right one based on your workload is the most important investment. Whether you’re a creative professional working with graphic design, photography or video editing, or an engineer running demanding applications and technical software, the right laptop can make a significant difference to how efficiently you work.

Consider factors such as processor performance, memory, storage, graphics capabilities, battery life and portability to find a laptop that matches the way you work.

We recommend you look for:

• Intel Core 5, Core 7, or Core Ultra processors (or AMD Ryzen 5/7)
• At least 16GB RAM
• 512GB SSD storage
• Full HD or higher display
• Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
• Long battery life

Recommended laptops

• Best for Video Meetings & Professional Communication: If your work-from-home day is packed with virtual meetings and client calls, the HP EliteBook Series is a strong choice. Select models include business-focused collaboration, audio and security features, making EliteBook particularly appealing to managers, consultants and professionals who spend much of their day on call.
• Best for Durability & Heavy Business Use: For professionals who want a dependable laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad Series stands out for its focus on durability, comfortable productivity features and business security. It’s especially well-suited to developers, IT professionals, finance teams and anyone who spends long hours working on their laptop.
• Best for Portability & Flexible Working: If you regularly move between your home office, workplace and meetings, an ASUS ExpertBook Series offers a business-focused experience with portability at its core. Depending on the model, the range combines lightweight designs with connectivity, security and collaboration features, making it a practical option for hybrid and mobile professionals.
• Best for Straightforward Business Productivity: If you simply need a professional laptop that fits easily into your everyday workflow, the Dell Pro series is geared towards business computing. It’s a good fit for everyday tasks such as Microsoft 365, web applications, video meetings and multitasking, particularly for organisations looking for business devices that can be deployed and managed across the workforce. These business-grade laptops offer better durability, security features, and reliability than most consumer models.

2. An Ergonomic Monitor

Working from a single laptop screen all day can quickly become uncomfortable.

Adding a monitor gives you more screen space for multitasking, improves posture, and reduces eye strain.

We recommend you look for:

• 24"–27" display
• Full HD or QHD resolution
• IPS panel
• Adjustable stand
• USB-C connectivity (optional)

Recommended Monitors

• Best for Everyday WFH Productivity, Dell Pro P 24 Monitor is a practical choice for professionals who want a dependable 24-inch Full HD workspace for spreadsheets, documents and everyday multitasking. Its IPS panel and 120Hz refresh rate make it a well-rounded option for a comfortable daily home-office setup.
• Best for a Larger Workspace: If you prefer more screen, the HP Series 5 Pro 527PF 27" Monitor gives you extra room for documents, large spreadsheets and multiple windows. It also stands out with 350-nit brightness, 100% sRGB coverage, a 120Hz refresh rate and an ergonomic stand with height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustments—making it a comfortable choice for long workdays.
• Best for a Simple USB-C Setup: the LG 24MS570B-B 24" IPS Full HD Monitor with USB-C. A great option if you want to keep your home office simple and reduce the number of connections around your desk. Its USB-C connectivity makes it particularly convenient for compatible laptops, while the Full HD IPS display provides a versatile workspace for everyday business and productivity tasks.

3. A Comfortable Keyboard & Mouse

A comfortable keyboard and mouse can make a noticeable difference when you spend long hours working from home. Ergonomic keyboards and mouse are designed to encourage a more natural position for your hands, wrists and arms, helping create a more comfortable setup for everyday tasks such as typing, navigating spreadsheets, editing documents or working across multiple applications.

When choosing an ergonomic keyboard and mouse, consider your desk space, preferred working style and how many hours you spend at your computer to create a home office that supports both comfort and productivity throughout the day.

We recommend you look for:

• Wireless connectivity
• Ergonomic design
• Quiet typing
• Rechargeable battery

Recommended picks:

• Best for Comfortable All-Day Typing: If you spend most of your workday typing emails, reports or documents, the Logitech Wave Keys Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard is designed to make long sessions more comfortable. Its wave-shaped layout encourages a more natural hand and wrist position, while the cushioned memory-foam palm rest provides additional wrist support all without the significant curve of a fully split ergonomic keyboard.
• Best for a More Natural Mouse Position: If hours of clicking, scrolling and navigating are a major part of your day, the Logitech MX Vertical Advanced Ergonomic Mouse takes a different approach to comfort. Its distinctive 57-degree vertical design places your hand in a more natural handshake or vertical position, designed to reduce wrist pressure and forearm strain compared to a traditional mouse.

4. A Good pair of Headset

Video meetings and virtual collaboration have become a regular part of the workday, making a quality headset an essential addition to any work-from-home setup. A good headset with a clear microphone can help ensure your voice comes through clearly during calls, while noise-reducing or noise-cancelling features can minimise distracting background sounds from your surroundings. Comfortable ear cushions, an adjustable fit and wireless connectivity can also make a difference when you’re attending multiple meetings throughout the day.

Features to consider:

• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
• AI noise suppression
• Comfortable ear cushions
• USB-C or Bluetooth connectivity
• Built-in microphone

Recommended brands:

• Best for Call-Heavy Workdays: If most of your day is spent speaking with customers, colleagues or clients, the HP Poly Encorepro HW720 OTH Corded Stereo Headset is a purpose-built corded headset that prioritises clear voice communication and consistent connectivity. Its noise-cancelling microphone makes it particularly suited to customer service, sales and other roles where calls are the main part of the job.
• Best for Premium WFH & Focus: For professionals who need to concentrate between meetings, the Jabra Evolve2 75 UC Stereo Headset combines wireless freedom with active noise cancellation and a multi-microphone design. It’s a strong choice for busy households or home offices where reducing surrounding distractions is just as important as sounding professional on calls.
• Best for Simple, Everyday Video Meetings: If you just want something straightforward perfect for regular meetings on Teams, Zoom and everyday calls, the Logitech H390 Clearchat Comfort Headset keeps things simple with plug-and-play USB connectivity, in-line controls and a noise-cancelling microphone. There’s no need to worry about Bluetooth pairing or charging, just connect it to your computer and get to work.
• Best for Wireless Calls Around the Home Office: If you like to move around while you’re on a call, the Yealink BH72 UC Bluetooth Wireless Headset gives you the freedom of Bluetooth connectivity while its multi-microphone Acoustic Shield technology is designed to help minimise distracting sounds around you. It’s particularly useful for professionals who don't want to stay tied to their desk throughout the working day.

5. A Heavy-Duty Docking Station

A docking station can transform your workspace into a complete work-from-home setup by connecting multiple devices through a single hub. Reduce cable clutter with additional ports for monitors, keyboards, mice, Ethernet, storage and other accessories, making it easy to connect and disconnect your workspace at the start and end of each day.

We recommend you look for:

• Ample port selection for USB, HDMI and Display Port
•  Supports maximum display resolution for your monitor
• Sufficient USB-C power delivery

Recommended brands:

·       Best for Multi-Monitor Power Users: If your home office relies on several screens, the Kensington SD5900T USB-C/TB4 Quad 4K Dock is the standout choice. With Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and support for multiple 4K displays, it’s particularly suited to professionals such as developers, analysts, designers and heavy multitaskers who want an expansive desktop setup from one laptop connection.

·       Best for a Clean, Single-Cable Workspace: If keeping your home office simple and organised is the priority, the HP USB-C 100W G6 Dock combines connectivity with up to 100W USB-C power delivery. It’s a practical option for compatible business laptops when you want to connect your desk accessories and charge your device through a streamlined docking setup.

·       Best for a Connected Business Workspace: The Dell Pro Dock WD25 is a strong choice for professionals who want plenty of connectivity for a permanent home workstation. It offers multiple USB ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C display connectivity and 2.5Gb Ethernet, with support for up to four external displays depending on the connected system, making it particularly useful for task heavy business setups.

6. A High-Quality Webcam

While most modern laptops come with built-in cameras, an external webcam can significantly improve the quality of your video calls and create a more professional presence when working from home. Dedicated webcams often provide higher resolution, better image clarity and improved performance in different lighting conditions, helping you look clearer during meetings, presentations and client calls. Features such as autofocus, automatic light correction and wider viewing angles can further enhance your video experience, while flexible mounting and positioning options allow you to achieve a more natural, eye-level camera angle. For anyone who regularly attends virtual meetings or collaborates remotely, a quality webcam can be a worthwhile addition to a well-equipped home office.

We recommend you look for:

• 1080p or 4K resolution
• Autofocus
• Auto light correction

Our top picks:

·       Best for Everyday WFH Video Calls: If you simply want to upgrade from your laptop’s built-in camera, the Lenovo Essential FHD Webcam Gen2 is a practical choice for everyday virtual meetings. With Full HD 1080p video, it gives remote or hybrid workers a straightforward way to improve their setup without needing a more premium business webcam.

·       Best for Professional Video Meetings: If you regularly meet with clients, present online or simply want a more polished presence on camera, the Logitech C920e Business Webcam steps things up with 1080p video, autofocus, a glass lens and RightLight 2 technology to help maintain clarity across different lighting conditions. Its 78° field of view and privacy shutter also make it particularly well suited to a dedicated professional home-office setup.

Bonus: AI-Powered Productivity

Many of today's business laptops now feature AI-ready processors, such as Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen AI, with built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs).

These processors can help with:

• AI-assisted meeting summaries
• Background noise removal
• Automatic framing during video calls
• Image generation
• AI-powered productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot

If you're planning to upgrade, choosing an AI-ready laptop helps future-proof your investment. Here’s a quick guide to AI ready laptops and Co-Pilot+ PCs.

Choose the right tech for your work-from-home set up

Working from home doesn't mean you need the latest or most expensive tech. What matters is having reliable equipment that fits your needs, keeps you productive, and makes long workdays more comfortable. The right setup can make all the difference.

Whether you're setting up a home office for the first time or upgrading your existing workspace, investing in business-grade devices and quality accessories will help you work smarter, stay productive, and feel more comfortable every day.

At Landmark Computers, we offer everything you need to build the perfect work-from-home setup, from business laptops and monitors, ergonomic accessories to docking stations, and many more!

Browse our range online or if you need help, contact us 1300 133 165.