Many individuals and companies are moving away from a desktop setup towards a laptop setup to be more mobile and to accommodate unforeseen situations, such as the need to work from home.
What many people don’t realize is that you can use a laptop setup and still have it feel exactly like a desktop when you have the right hardware in place.
How to Set Up a Laptop Workstation That Feels Like a Desktop
The key to creating a great laptop workstation is having the right components. Those include:
- A good docking station
- External monitors
- An External keyboard and mouse
- A strong enough laptop to handle your workload
When you get to the office in the morning, you simply plug your laptop into your docking station. Your monitors, external keyboard, and mouse automatically connect to your laptop. You also have the added benefit of being able to use your laptop screen as an additional monitor. When you are ready to leave the office, you just unplug your laptop and go.
Recommended Laptop Options
If you want something powerful and mobile, we recommend the Dell Pro line. These laptops come in a variety of sizes and are generally thin, powerful, and versatile.
Things to Consider Before Switching
There are certainly some limiting factors and important details to clarify, such as the software you run or whether you need to work over a VPN. We recommend consulting with your IT team to determine if a laptop arrangement is the right fit for your needs.
