I often have to work on a computer from home, and find it hard to motivate myself unless I have something playing in the background because otherwise it's just too quiet. But then picking the wrong thing is just as distracting. So what works best for you as background when you need to get stuff done?

The radio (I end up paying too much attention to it, especially talk shows)
White noise (I get sleepy )
Classical music (I can't decide which is best so keep changing it)
Any other sort of music (ditto)

What works for me for now is finding a foreign news channel on Internet radio. I can't understand a word, but it's enough to keep me focused.

There are lots of apps out there too, like for the sound made in a coffee shop, or airport music.

What works for you? I'd be interested to hear - thanks