Working from home introduces a number of challenges when it comes to being productive and getting work done. Apart from the issues relating to remote collaboration, you also have the challenges of staying on task (avoiding distractions), avoiding data leaks, and accessing the powerful tools you would normally use in an office.
Here are some of the best apps to help you solve those problems.
Google Drive
Not only is Google Drive a great app for storing your files on the cloud but with access to Google Docs you also get a full office suite for editing them on the go. This is really handy if you’re working on a spreadsheet remotely and you want people in the office to see the live changes. Learn More.
Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud sharing app that gives you lots of space and makes it very easy to access your files. Learn More.
Splashtop Remote
Working on at home and find you left an important file in the office? Splashtop Remote is thankfully on hand and will allow you to access your desktop and stream it through your device. The framerate’s not always the best but if you’re not watching movies that’s hardly a problem. Learn More. Another alternative is TeamViewer.
Office365
When it comes to getting work done, few tools are more powerful than Microsoft Office. This is the industry standard when it comes to producing documents, spread sheets, presentations and more. It has lots of powerful features too, such as the ability to track changes which is crucial for collaboration. Learn More.
Keep in mind that you can use Sharepoint in a similar manner to Google Docs, but with added workflow tools.
Zoom
Zoom is by far the most widely used video conferencing software. It is very quick to install (great for clients and business partners that don’t already have it), it syncs seamlessly with Google Calendar, and it has lots of features – such as the ability to record sessions. Learn More.
Notion
Notion is a great note taking app that will let you capture your ideas then view them elsewhere. Notion’s true power is that it actually has the functionality of a full CMS, meaning you can also create tables, or even entire websites! This has the potential to become a “second brain.” Learn More.
Asana
Asana is a project management tool that is extremely useful for juggling projects with lots of contributors. Learn More.
Basecamp 3
Basecamp 3 has a message board, chat room, and a report organizer as well. The app has a free but restrained version, which must suffice your primary work needs. Learn More.
Headspace
Work from domestic can get a chunk worrying, and here’s when Headspace, a meditation app, comes in. This is a meditation at the move as one could have two to three-minute mini-meditation sessions for a fast mental reset. Learn More.
Join.me
A user-friendly app to share content, do convention calls, and you may even share your screen with colleagues. Learn More.
Trello
Another popular collaboration app is Slack, which can be used for messaging, sharing, and modifying documents. The app can be used throughout devices. Learn More.
Take A Break, Please
As the call suggests, this app tells you to take a break. You can configure the time among breaks and the period of the break. Apple Store.
