What apps or websites can’t you work remotely without?

  • Google
  • MS Outlook
  • Excel

  • Google Drive
  • Slack
  • Trello

  • Cushion
  • Slack
  • Follow Up Then

At Appirio, we use the products that we implement (Salesforce, Google, Workday)—all of which are invaluable. In addition, I’m a heavy user of Smartsheet and GoToMeeting. In a past life where I also worked remotely, I used Slack on a daily basis.

  • WordPress
  • MailChimp

  • Scrivener
  • Evernote

Two must-have virtual tools: cloud-based collaboration environments like Google Drive, etc., as well as Airbnb. Airbnb has made finding accommodations anywhere in the world easy and affordable. We use it for almost all of our longer-term stays.

  • Evernote
  • Skype

  • Speedtest.net – Internet speed testing
  • Yelp – gotta go to the good spots!
  • HipChat – the epicenter of our team’s communication
  • Google Hangouts – video calls are a must!

  • Evernote
  • TripIt

  • Skype (messenger and call as opposed to video)
  • SharePoint

  • Moo.do
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Google Photos
  • TripMode
  • Duet Display
  • RescueTime
  • Arq
  • VPN (I use both Cloak and ExpressVPN)
  • Dash

  • Google Docs
  • Asana
  • Hootsuite

  • Slack
  • GitHub

  • Trello
  • Canva
  • Dropbox
  • Smugmug

  • Squarespace
  • New York Times news app
  • Slack

  • Softphone

  • Slack
  • WhatsApp/Viber

  • VPN
  • Wi-Fi
  • WhatsApp (messaging with folks in other countries)

  • Trello
  • Uber
  • iTalk

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Chrome browser
  • Web-based CMS
  • Skype/Lync (instant messaging)
  • Sticky Notes app

  • Zoom.us (for video conferencing)
  • Toodledo (my to-do list)

  • Hootsuite
  • My online scheduling calendar, Timetrade

  • CamScanner: This smart phone app can scan and fax your documents for contracts or other formal paperwork.
  • Prosper Daily: View all your bank and credit card accounts in one place, get alerted of fraudulent charges, and keep an eye on your credit score.

Apps:

  • Swarm
  • Calm
  • Google Translate
  • Trail Wallet
  • WhatsApp
  • Google Voice
  • MagicJack
  • Audible
  • Instagram
  • Snapchat
  • Uber
  • Airbnb
  • XE Currency

Websites:

  • Todoist
  • Asana
  • Trello

 

  • Google Drive
  • HipChat

  • Dropbox
  • PayPal

  • Skype
  • Microsoft Office

  • I use Trello to organize my life and could not live without it.
  • I love Lightroom for editing photos.

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Office

  • Google Docs
  • Canva
  • Gchat

  • Google
  • Microsoft Visual Studio