Tools for Productive Telecommuting

Working from home can be a challenge if the proper equipment isn't available. Being able to connect to others is crucial to successful telecommuting. These ten tools can help keep productivity high when working from home.

Christopher Null, writer for PC World, shares tools for telecommuting.

10 tools for more productive telecommuting

Congratulations—you’re working from home! Now you just have to actually get to work. In the home office environment that isn’t always easy. While your employer has probably set you up with a phone and laptop, VPN access, and whatever software you need to actually get your job done, they might not have thought through how exactly you’re supposed to keep in touch with co-workers, collaborate on projects, and steer clear of distractions. Here are 10 apps, programs, and web services that can help to fill in the gaps.

Skype

As close to a standard for offsite communications as you’ll find, Skype has evolved from a cheap way to make international phone calls into an essential method for keeping in touch with just about everyone. Whether you need to dash off a quick text-based note, set up an audio conference call, or need a full one-on-one videoconference with a colleague, Skype makes it easy for both sides of the equation.

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