The pandemic has disrupted normal working conditions for many workers. As is the case, many businesses have scaled-down operations at their main offices and shifted to remote working. Many folks may have been on the receiving end of this new normal. You may have noticed that remote working gives you leeway to work as you please. You can choose to work from your bed, have multiple breaks, and constantly check your phone, among other things. However, it is up to you to keep yourself motivated and to make good use of your time.

Luckily, companies have developed some applications to help you increase your productivity while working from home. With these apps, you can keep track of the time you spend working, plan your work accordingly, and have virtual meetings. Below are some of the essential applications that you should consider having if you are working from home.

Toggle

Toggle is an app designed to help you monitor the time you spend on a particular project. You may have noticed from previous work experiences that gauging the time you spend on a task is difficult. Toggle enables you to check on the amount of time you’ve spent working on a particular work and so you can improve your speed where necessary. This app comes in handy if you are employed and paid based on the amount of time spent working on some project.

Slack

This app gives you a platform for workers to communicate with each other when working in teams. Perhaps in your organization, you belong to a specific docket in which you must have constant communication with each other. Slack provides you with channels that your team members can join to communicate in one group. Besides, you have the opportunity to chat privately with any of your team members. You also can leave and join the channel as you need if the information is irrelevant to you.

Skype

Skype is a video conferencing tool that lets you communicate with your clients or coworkers. The application is almost free and has several standout features. For instance, besides allowing you to have a video call between two or more people, you can also share messages, files, and videos among yourselves. This app enables you to have a formal meeting and share the said items and project them on the screen. If you are looking for an application to have effective meetings, consider having Skype.

Microsoft To-Do

Getting organized while working at home is crucial as you might forget some of the activities you have to do. The Microsoft To-Do app helps you to stay organized as it allows you to have a to-do list. You can make a task list, take notes, record data, plan an event, or even set reminders to make sure you do not forget the most critical tasks. With this app, you will remain organized and finish all the work you set out to do at the beginning of the day.

Chrome Remote Desktop

This application enables you to have access to your computer remotely. You can access your desktop from another computer, phone, or tablet at any time of the day. You type the access URL into any browser or download the app if you are using your phone. Also, your colleagues can have access to it from their respective locations.

Trello

This app works similarly to slack but has some more standout features. If you are working on different projects simultaneously, the app displays the tasks on boards. It shows the current project, who is working on it, and the current stage. If you oversee most of your colleagues, you should consider having this app while working remotely.