5 BEST PRODUCTIVITY APPS TO ELEVATE YOUR WORK FROM HOME EXPERIENCE
As we enter the seventh month after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, the changes in our lifestyle are being quite well embraced. At the same time, our new normal has got most of us struggling to manage our time well. Compartmentalization between work hours and personal hours has become a challenge and how we wish we were superhuman, right? In a way, all of us are superhuman. Thanks to our smartphones which are like an extension of humankind, making each one of us really fast and super smart! Nowadays, smartphones are like mini-computers, helping us to a whole new level in all the aspects of life. Technology has definitely been a boon during the pandemic, helping us sail through the tough times.
With so many apps in the market, it is hard to know which one is truly worth investing time, money and energy in. Here is a list of five amazing tried and tested smartphone applications that will help you not lose interest, stay focused and productive, whether you’re working from home or from the office. These apps will help you stay on track and get the most out of your working day.
1. Clockify
One of the top time trackers, Clockify is a project management tool that allows the user to log time spent on customers, internal projects and tasks. Clean and easy to use interface, this time tracking app helps one login with a click of a button. You can get total clarity on tasks to do, tasks accomplished, break it into larger categories and monitor time spent on every single category for the self-defined time period. It is perfect for any work environment. A great tool for managers to monitor their team and allot resources aptly, Clockify is great for desktop and phone.
2. Trello
This app helps you make several work boards yet stay focused on the bigger goal. If you have ever faced problems with emails at work, Trello is a sure shot solution. It helps assign tasks clearly, sets deadlines and has a seamless reporting structure. One can share notes, add attachments and descriptions to every task assigned or delivered. It helps prioritize tasks, establish workflow and add followers. You can also react to deliverables using emoji’s and short signs. So, if you are looking to organize your work tasks, virtual events, conferences or anything at all, this one’s for you. It is compatible with Android and iOS!
3. Google Meet
Setting up and hosting a friction-free meeting, is just a piece of cake with the new improved version of Google Meet! Adjusting to data speed and providing high-quality video calls compared to its counterparts, Google Meet is surely a blessing to the work from home trend. One of the top-notch conferencing apps, Google has surely nailed it with this one in the virtual meeting arena. Adjustable layouts and user-friendly interface, it syncs across all your devices. Integrating with other apps like the calendars and email inbox, it has friendly features like being able to directly join the meeting via your calendar itself!
4. Slack
An amazing alternative to WhatsApp or any other conventional messaging application, Slack takes messaging to a whole new level by its organized communication flows. Groups (channels) can be made for instant messaging, that help creates teams that one can join/leave easily. Slack integrates with your Google and Microsoft account. You can exchange media, keeping up to its original quality. Slack is highly used and necessary equipment for good communication aiding remote work since it focuses on centralizing communication. With several notification options, we love Slack’s feature of being able to set up the word-based notification!
5. Evernote
This is a cloud-based note-taking and file-storage application. Wish to scribble quick notes or document your intense plans and thoughts? Evernote is the answer! Launched in 2013, Evernote has only gotten more fabulous with every new version. You can save all your ideas, lists, reminders with picture references, texts, photos, drawings, audio and video files. Evernote also syncs your notes across all your devices so your information is always with you, no matter which device you go places with. You can upgrade to the premium version which has cool features to upgrade your effort in organizing, planning and documenting tasks. Easy to edit, stay clutter-free and share, get your Evernote right away to be able to get rid of those numerous sticky notes and papers on your workstation.
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