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Working Remotely: Essential Tools You Need
If you’re working from home, these are tools you don’t want to be without…
The Essential Tools You Need for Working Remotely
Remote working has become a regular part of life for many of us, especially if you run your own business. There are many things to learn and get used to, but it’s much easier if you have the right tools. Here is everything you need to begin working remotely.
A Good Computer with Reliable Internet
The very basics are a good working computer and a reliable internet connection. A PC gives you a bigger screen and more power, but a laptop gives you the option of working on the go. Your regular household Wi-Fi is probably enough for remote working, but you may also look at your usage and consider adding more bandwidth.
Communication Tools
Remote working requires some kind of communication tool beyond email to talk to your colleagues and clients. Email gets clunky and hard to manage. Messages pile up on threads. It’s especially inconvenient when you have a team of people talking together. A chat platform like Slack or Skype is a much better option. You can talk throughout the day as if you were together at the office.
