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\nImage: <\/em>Tima Miroshnichenko\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Does your office regularly shift between your kitchen table, your local coworking space and your favorite coffee shop? If so, it\u2019s likely that your external working environment matters less to you than the technology at your fingertips. In teaching yourself to work from anywhere, in other words, you\u2019ve realised the importance of creating a private digital space that feels familiar and intuitive. You\u2019ve learnt that all you really need to do your work is the right remote work tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But what are the best remote work apps you should have in your arsenal? How do you find the exact tools you need to work productively, autonomously, and asynchronously with your colleagues and clients? How do you ensure you have all the support you need? We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve drawn up a practical guide to Mac-friendly software that specifically caters to freelancers and small teams who regularly (or always) work remotely. All of our suggested remote work tools are macOS optimized, so they integrate seamlessly across the Apple ecosystem. And they\u2019re designed to help you be more intentional in how you work \u2014\u00a0no matter where you are.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get started.
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Why Remote Work Tools Matter \u2014\u00a0and What Criteria Your Tools Should Meet<\/h2>\n

The so-called \u201cGreat Return\u201d to the office has had middling results in the years since the pandemic. In fact, some researchers at Stanford University have gone so far as to refer to its fallout as the Great Resistance<\/a>. Many employees are simply refusing to go back to the office full time, and companies that are enforcing this return risk damaging their culture and reputation. The Chartered Institute of Personal Development has found that hybrid solutions<\/a> remain widespread, with more than 40% of companies<\/a> having formalized hybrid policies in place today.<\/p>\n

The bottom line is that remote working is likely here to stay. This is true not only among freelancers, but also among companies seeking to cater to the freedom and flexibility employees currently demand. Whether you work for yourself or manage a small team, it\u2019s in your interest to equip yourself with the right remote work software.<\/p>\n

As you evaluate the options available to you, bear in mind that the best apps need to meet some or all of the following criteria. They should:<\/p>\n