Introduction
Since 2020, remote work has grown globally. The number of remote workers, job searches for remote work and job offers of this modality on specialized platforms and websites have increased.
The expectations of working in a flexible way in the future, whether 100% remotely or in a hybrid way, are part of the life plans of more and more people. Those who jump into it must make their own technical transition from the office to working remotely. Daily functions such as communicating with third parties, managing projects, organizing your tasks, measuring your work time, storing files or browsing safely are basic aspects that cannot be left to chance. It is recommended that you analyze what your specific needs are going to be, look for options, compare and choose the ones that best suit you.
Below we propose a selection of essential tools for a remote worker.
Time tracking: Toggl
Toggl is a tool to keep track of how much time you spend at work and how long it takes you to complete tasks in front of the computer.
It works in a fairly basic way, as if you had stopwatches to mark the time it takes to do each thing. You turn the timer on and off when you start and when you interrupt or finish a task. Simple, right?
Remote access: GetScreen.me and TeamViewer
Good option for remote access to your own desktop. When you work remotely, it's important to be able to connect directly from a browser to your computer's desktop. Getscreen.me fulfills that function. You will be able to connect with the office computer or another, download files from a remote PC, record sessions, etc.
TeamViewer is a classic among the tools to view and control another person's computer and it deserves to be on this list.
It is very effective in saving time when you have to help another person to solve a technical problem on their computer since its technology makes it an excellent option to see another person's screen.
Task management: YouTrack
It is an ideal teamwork and project management tool for remote workers with many responsibilities or tasks to manage. The workflows feature gives you full control over the lifecycle of your projects' issues. YouTrack is available with cloud or local hosting, and is free for teams of up to 10 people.
Cloud storage: Sync
Sync is a platform for secure cloud storage. If you work with a team, you know how important it is to share work files with colleagues and how tiresome it is to have to resend each file every time you make a change. In Sync you can share files and folders with your colleagues simply by sharing the link.
It stands out for its level of enterprise-level security and ease of access since you can access your cloud storage files from anywhere.
Communication: Telegram
To work remotely, we must find a way to communicate fluidly. The Telegram instant messaging application is a good option because it has an easy-to-use interface, it is free, fast and secure. You can send messages, photos, videos and files of all kinds and create channels to communicate to unlimited audiences. The developers have also added the option to make video conferences and voice calls. Importantly, it is owned by an independent company.
Videoconferencing: Google Meet
Having the ability to make videoconferences when you work remotely is essential to hold work meetings or with clients. There are many video conferencing applications that allow us to interact with other people as if we were face to face. One of them is Google Meet.
It is focused on the work environment, is free and can be used in web browsers and mobile devices. Meeting codes are unique passwords that are created for each video call. It is a secure method since only users who have that code can access the meetings. It allows meetings of up to 250 participants and record the session and then share it for those who have not been able to attend.
Screen recording: Loom
There are numerous tools on the internet to share our computer screen in video format, but most of them are somewhat complicated. Loom allows us to record and share our computer screen and webcam in a simple way. You can choose whether you want to share the entire desktop or just the webcam.
Loom allows you to share your screen recordings via a link. In other words, you have the option of using Loom from your email account so that, when you finish recording your video, you can attach it to the email you were writing. It also offers interactive drawing tools and you can create your own tutorial videos.
Online design: Canva
Canva is an online platform for easy, intuitive, and professional-looking web and graphic design. You can create all kinds of documents, professional or personal, to share them in digital format or print them to have them in physical format.
The universe of possibilities and free templates available to the user is enormous. You will have hundreds of predesigned templates to make your own reports, posters, posts, power point presentations, etc. It's a fantastic tool for branding and content marketing if you can't hire a professional for it. The free version is generous in possibilities. Canva has a feature to work in teams and share your creations with others through a link.
Virtual Private Network: Nord VPN
NordVPN is one of the highest rated VPN services on the internet. The features that make it competitive against other options on the market are its privacy, security and speed.
It not only allows you to change your location and hide your identity online, but it can also make your web browsing very safe. To do this, it offers anti-malware protection. Its modern and functional design and intuitive interface make NordVPN one of the easiest VPNs to use.
Note keeping: Evernote
Evernote is an application to take notes of everything and instantly. It can also be used during phone calls with clients. The mobile app provides the quick capture function so you don't miss any wonderful idea that crosses your mind at any time.
Password manager: Last Pass
LastPass is a tool to save and manage all your passwords safely, easily and quickly. It also generates strong passwords to keep hackers away from your data. You can store your information and passwords securely and find them easily. It also allows you to securely share your passwords and notes with whoever you want.
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