Build Your Work From Home Dashboard
Create a remote work command center with widgets for communication, calendar, tasks, and more. Stay connected and productive from home.
The Problem
Working from home means juggling multiple apps for communication, scheduling, and tasks. Without an office environment, it's easy to feel disconnected and disorganized.
The Solution
Simple Widgets creates a unified home office dashboard on your desktop. See team messages, calendar, tasks, and status updates all in one view.
Why This Works
Unified Workspace
All your remote work tools visible in one place instead of scattered across apps.
Team Awareness
Stay connected with team activity even without being in the same office.
Meeting Ready
Always know when your next call is with an always-visible calendar.
Professional Setup
Transform your home office into a productive, organized workspace.
The Remote Work Challenge
Working from home is great, but it comes with challenges:
- No physical cues from coworkers
- Easy to miss messages and meetings
- Feeling disconnected from the team
- Difficulty maintaining structure
Your Home Office Command Center
Simple Widgets transforms your desktop into a remote work dashboard.
Essential Remote Work Widgets
Communication Hub:
- Slack/Teams messages widget
- Email inbox preview
- Video call quick links
Schedule Management:
- Calendar with today’s meetings
- Time zone clocks for distributed teams
- Meeting countdown timer
Task Tracking:
- Asana/Todoist task list
- Project board overview
- Personal to-do items
Status Awareness:
- Team status/availability
- Service status pages
- Weather (for small talk!)
Layout Recommendations
Single Monitor
Position widgets around the edges:
- Top: Calendar and time widgets
- Right: Communication widgets
- Left: Task and status widgets
- Center: Main work area
Dual Monitor
Dedicate one monitor to widgets:
- Primary: Active work
- Secondary: Dashboard widgets
Creating Work-Life Boundaries
Use different widget layouts for:
- Work hours: Full dashboard visible
- Focus time: Minimal widgets only
- Personal time: Hide work widgets
Video Call Considerations
When sharing your screen:
- Position widgets outside the share area
- Or create a “presentation mode” layout
- Keep sensitive information out of view
The Home Office Advantage
With a proper dashboard setup, you might find you’re more informed than you were in the office - no need to walk to someone’s desk to check status.