How Would Einstein Work From Home?

As one of the greatest minds of the modern era, I think that Einstein would be fascinated by the technological advancements that have allowed us to work from the comfort of our own homes. In particular, he may have been intrigued by the latest innovation in this field – the humble keyboard clip that works like a mouse jiggler but requires no USB ports, no electronics or a mouse to keep the computer and Teams active.

This ingenious little device patented by Caps N Lock simply clips onto the caps lock key on your keyboard. It may not be quite as profound as E=mc² but to some, it’s a testament to human ingenuity and demonstrates how people will always adapt to make technology work in their favour. With this device, we no longer have to worry about our computer going to sleep or MS Teams going offline while we are away from our desks.

Of course, as with any technology, it is important to use it correctly. To keep your Teams status green and ensure that you are available to your colleagues, you must make sure that your cursor is in a text field and the keyboard clip is clipped to the Caps Lock key. You really don’t need to be Einstein to use this tech!

But beyond the practicalities of this device, I am struck by its deeper implications. This keyboard clip represents a shift in the way we work – a move towards a more flexible, decentralised model. Along with Teams or other UCaaS platforms, it enables us to work from anywhere, at any time, and to control how and when we collaborate with colleagues from all over the world, regardless of how the corporate platform was intended to be used.

Einstein would have no doubt believed in the power of human collaboration and the importance of breaking down barriers, so would have been excited by the possibilities that the ‘mouse jiggler’ keyboard clip device offers. With the right tools and the right mindset, we can achieve great things – even when we are working from the comfort of our own homes.

The Caps N Lock® keyboard clip for Teams users was invented and designed by a team in the UK. Visit CapsNLock.com to see their full range of clips and colours shipping worldwide.