🧠 1. Notion – Your All-in-One Workspace
Use it for: Project management, note-taking, team collaboration
Notion is a powerhouse. You can organize everything from daily to-dos to long-term goals, and even build personal dashboards. If you work in a team, its real-time collaboration is a game changer.
✅ Bonus: Tons of templates to get you started.
📅 2. Google Calendar – Schedule Like a Pro
Use it for: Meetings, time blocking, reminders
Don’t underestimate this classic. Color-coded calendars, recurring events, and integrations with Zoom or Meet make this tool perfect for managing your remote life.
🎧 3. Krisp – Silence Background Noise
Use it for: Cleaner audio on calls
Krisp uses AI to mute background noise on both ends of a call. So whether it's barking dogs, street noise, or a neighbor's construction, your meetings stay professional.
💬 4. Slack – Team Communication Made Easy
Use it for: Messaging, file sharing, team updates
Slack keeps your conversations organized in channels. Integrate it with Google Drive, Notion, Trello—pretty much everything. Ideal for async teams.
✅ 5. Todoist – Daily Task Management
Use it for: Task lists, prioritization, productivity
If you’re overwhelmed by scattered to-dos, Todoist brings it all into one focused place. Its clean interface and productivity gamification keep you motivated.
6. Toggl Track – Track Your Time
Use it for: Time tracking, client billing, self-awareness
Not sure where your hours go? Toggl helps you track your time effortlessly. Especially useful for freelancers and consultants who bill hourly.
📁 7. Google Drive – Cloud Storage & File Sharing
Use it for: Backups, collaboration, document access
Everything lives in the cloud. Store, share, and edit files from anywhere, and collaborate in real-time. It’s reliable, free (up to 15GB), and easy to use.
8. Loom – Send Quick Video Messages
Use it for: Video walkthroughs, async team updates
Instead of typing out long emails, record a Loom. Perfect for visual learners or explaining processes when everyone's in different time zones.
☁️ 9. Zoom – Still the King of Video Calls
Use it for: Meetings, webinars, virtual coffee chats. Even with so many competitors, Zoom remains a remote work staple. Stable connection, easy screen sharing, and good breakout room features.🧘
10. Headspace or Calm – Keep Your Sanity. Use it for Meditation, focus, stress relief. Remote work can blur the lines between life and work. A mindfulness app helps you reset, especially after a long day of screen time.
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