{"id":1071,"date":"2020-05-15T16:25:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T10:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2025-08-11T14:38:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T09:08:52","slug":"tech-tips-for-remote-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Tech Tips to Make Remote Working Fun and Productive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has led to confusion and isolation for our global workforce, as companies have had to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/remote-work-guide\/\">turn completely to remote working.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But technology makes it easier to work remotely. Understanding how to implement tech tools to enhance productivity while working remotely is crucial for any company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you\u2019ll find 15 tech tips and hacks to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/remote-work-tools\/\">make remote working productive and fun.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking for general work from home tips? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/working-from-home\/\">Read this article.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Want to learn how to use Slack effectively? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-ebook\/\">Here&#8217;s a Playbook of 100 Slack Tips and Tricks. Download your Free Copy Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#1_Try_Slack_to_Communicate_With_Teams\" >1. Try Slack to Communicate With Teams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#2_Use_Virtual_Meeting_Tools\" >2. Use Virtual Meeting Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#3_Recreate_the_Office_Environment_On_Slack\" >3. Recreate the Office Environment On Slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#4_Track_and_Manage_Projects_in_Real-time\" >4. Track and Manage Projects in Real-time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#5_Share_Files_Easily\" >5. Share Files Easily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#6_Share_Your_Calendar\" >6. Share Your Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#7_Manage_Your_and_Your_Teams_To-do_List\" >7. Manage Your (and Your Team\u2019s) To-do List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#8_Track_Your_and_Your_Teams_Time\" >8. Track Your (and Your Team\u2019s) Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#9_Block_Distractions\" >9. Block Distractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#10_Zooms_Outer_Space_Background\" >10. Zoom\u2019s Outer Space Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#11_Mute_Background_Noise_During_Calls\" >11. Mute Background Noise During Calls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#12_Brainstorming\" >12. Brainstorming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#13_Take_Time_for_%E2%80%98Water_Cooler%E2%80%9D_Chat\" >13. Take Time for \u2018Water Cooler\u201d Chat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#14_Check_Out_the_Time_zones_of_Fellow_Remote_Employees\" >14. Check Out the Time zones of Fellow Remote Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/tech-tips-for-remote-workers\/#15_Use_Screen_Sharing_Tools\" >15. Use Screen Sharing Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-try-slack-to-communicate-with-teams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Try_Slack_to_Communicate_With_Teams\"><\/span><strong>1. Try Slack to Communicate With Teams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools like Slack are becoming the preferred tool to communicate with teams that are in the office together, as well as remote. Slack has a treasure of bots and apps, and integrations, that can be used to make daily efforts in the workplace easier. In this article, you\u2019ll find a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/\">Slack tips and tricks.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-virtual-meeting-tools\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_Virtual_Meeting_Tools\"><\/span><strong>2. Use Virtual Meeting Tools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose which meeting tool you will use. A few of the big ones with video chat functionality include Zoom, Google Hangouts, and Skype. The virtual meeting tools allow users to start or join meetings virtually online. These tools will help people not feel so isolated and connected to colleagues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/remote-work-tools\/\">Here\u2019s the complete list of remote work tools to collaborate with your team.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/YUry1goeusOlMPn6VxoTEIndLEZWRBM4znfo5OGpkJOgz_pElcV7OMPalNHBzn4Enbe8D5UY_Y5dOBwCfqNZ8_73atYbNOekoSHSDR_yRmz1S9R6wEIMu-hqw_YTB4OR_l1mWBuF\" alt=\"video meeting\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-recreate-the-office-environment-on-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Recreate_the_Office_Environment_On_Slack\"><\/span><strong>3. Recreate the Office Environment On Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack can help you to \u201cLive\u201d the office environment. When you\u2019re in doubt, ask your question in the group channel. And asking in private chats is like whispering in someone\u2019s ears (as you do in office). \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the emojis to show your emotions. Do a Slack call when you need to talk to your teammates. Play quizzes and games in Slack to be relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-track-and-manage-projects-in-real-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Track_and_Manage_Projects_in_Real-time\"><\/span><strong>4. Track and Manage Projects in Real-time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Project-management tools are something that you should be looking to be using. These tools solve the problem of virtual teams to help organize documents and tasks, to make it easier for the teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana is a tool that enables users to easily work with teams and track and manage projects. For those just looking to get started, consider something like <a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Basecamp<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trello<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/bOjstTokGoSFBCIIgzhyXZvyx37teLuZQqhC51bfnsQxnEg4dzvx4IQ2KMrmqdH2PsJiLHdP08GCij-HvvwQBpJ6GnzaTKmkK-kqEyUuUhThdRrS2dgqmLbh4EAd5PUGVxgURR7B\" alt=\"trello\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-share-files-easily\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Share_Files_Easily\"><\/span><strong>5. Share Files Easily<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Google Drive and Slack, you can integrate them to automatically import any files when you share them. When you share a drive link, Slack Bot will automatically ask you if you want to integrate. You can also get Slack notifications of comments and changes to the document.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/VEe_aNGzywodQHdr64DsVkOdwycj5f01Jl9PImRidWiDMZHUv0JVT77oHfPVRri5a-ND2ouBax2dmHILjOmU8WJI-KWHCgjvqpeL5vj6Vof5C8OsBsISXmiOgY-CjLN6gHLzVwKC\" alt=\"google drive\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-share-your-calendar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Share_Your_Calendar\"><\/span><strong>6. Share Your Calendar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrate your Google calendar with Slack to make your schedule more visible. It will let your coworkers know when you\u2019re meeting or not available (if they can\u2019t find you online). Turn on Calendar notifications to receive Slack messages when your next calendar event is about to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-manage-your-and-your-team-s-to-do-list\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Manage_Your_and_Your_Teams_To-do_List\"><\/span><strong>7. Manage Your (and Your Team\u2019s) To-do List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How you manage your tasks depends entirely on the YOU. Are you looking for a simple interface, or are you hoping to color-code and categorize hundreds of tasks at once? Is this a to-do list for yourself or your entire team?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of to-do list tools out there, such as Trello, <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asana<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ticktick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TickTick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/keep.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Keep<\/a>, and more. These tools make it easier for a remote team to plan their work by using online to-do lists.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/BJvD-67OEQlpo8BfMHhPI3WDGF5GypCTGru1RdFJCRu3czHxiNBTFIpE-Z1eKJM_Ius1jMf2SCooZiMYYY_lY_OVSvzO84VrbPHHFg1-sC4DMWDCikjH6KKSehx_J1E3hH7f67A8\" alt=\"Asana\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-track-your-and-your-team-s-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Track_Your_and_Your_Teams_Time\"><\/span><strong>8. Track Your (and Your Team\u2019s) Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking your time (or your team\u2019s time) is one of the best ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careermetis.com\/productivity-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve productivity<\/a> when working remotely. Time tracking can help you best understand where your time goes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toggl<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timedoctor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TimeDoctor<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rescuetime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RescueTime<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/application-performance-monitoring-apm#learn-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">track and monitor<\/a> how much time you or your remote team spends on a specific task or app. It will keep your remote workforce productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-block-distractions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Block_Distractions\"><\/span><strong>9. Block Distractions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools like SelfControl and Serene cut out distractions and help you stay focused and complete the work faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/selfcontrolapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SelfControl<\/a> is a free and open-source application for macOS that lets you temporarily block the distracting websites, Twitter, Instagram, or any other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sereneapp.com\/#1581441355950-a88c61be-6ebb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Serene<\/a> also shields you from distractions by blocking distracting apps &amp; websites. Serene can also silence your phone, control Philips Hue lights, update your Slack status, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/PQCpWlsN1UrUZIMy2bjMkDdi_ssTjHGq7Vv1oiv_u4Q8yDx2RXHZ7FOsMAkvxFbbvOsGiyhrGS8MIWOherrSExvYsWamqMLVbSF-rMce2hODK6ALmEiBP58-JbsTC5jy8l6wPNgD\" alt=\"serene\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-zoom-s-outer-space-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Zooms_Outer_Space_Background\"><\/span><strong>10. Zoom\u2019s Outer Space Background<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a trip to space with Zoom\u2019s outer space virtual background. Just click on the small caret next to the camera icon and you\u2019ll see the option to enable one of its virtual backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also upload as many backgrounds as you&#8217;d like, and switch them whenever you please. It helps to hide any background clutter when working remotely and makes your Zoom meetings more beautiful and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-mute-background-noise-during-calls\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Mute_Background_Noise_During_Calls\"><\/span><strong>11. Mute Background Noise During Calls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you having trouble with your audio in your team meeting calls? Try <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Krisp<\/a> app to mute background noise during your video calls. Have noise-free meetings with your team members by giving them more flexibility and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/b71rHZcKQsQi_Ef8EqqV0cM-14OCn-GCn_uX7g-uHCpHVSKzcRr5foWz_AN9ABWpgANkpOc7pxvMqvjsx-4-kS6qdyYU-u0HvtMPrZnIl0-QlWGFKb4YfYVYVk7hywsd3eJVEopr\" alt=\"krisp\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-brainstorming\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Brainstorming\"><\/span><strong>12. Brainstorming<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to hold a brainstorming session without a board to note down thoughts, so in a&nbsp; remote environment, an online whiteboard is a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinitto.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PinInTo.me<\/a> is a simple and free tool that allows you and your team to collaborate and create their own notes and drag and drop them across the virtual corkboard. Share and brainstorm ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-take-time-for-water-cooler-chat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Take_Time_for_%E2%80%98Water_Cooler%E2%80%9D_Chat\"><\/span><strong>13. Take Time for \u2018Water Cooler\u201d Chat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While working from home, you won&#8217;t have the same opportunity for chitchat with your colleagues, but it is so important to retain. If your company is using the Slack tool, then add a \u201cwater cooler\u201d channel to encourage this element of communication across the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make time every day to text with colleagues, check-in personally, share stories, ask how they are doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donut is a Slack app that regularly pairs up team members who don\u2019t know each other well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/team-building-activities-for-remote-teams\/\"><strong>Read this article on team-building activities for remote teams.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-check-out-the-time-zones-of-fellow-remote-employees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Check_Out_the_Time_zones_of_Fellow_Remote_Employees\"><\/span><strong>14. Check Out the Time zones of Fellow Remote Employees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have people in your team from different time zones? It\u2019s tough to know who\u2019s working and who\u2019s asleep when you work with a distributed team across the globe. Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/everytimezone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Every Time Zone<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldtimebuddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Worldtimebuddy<\/a> lets you compare multiple time zones, plan conference calls, and web meetings for business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wtb-1024x391.png\" alt=\"worldtimebuddy\" class=\"wp-image-1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wtb-1024x391.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wtb-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wtb-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wtb-60x23.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wtb-480x183.png 480w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wtb.png 1053w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-use-screen-sharing-tools\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Use_Screen_Sharing_Tools\"><\/span><strong>15. Use Screen Sharing Tools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Screen sharing tools enable you to share your screen so that your teammates can see exactly what you are doing. Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamviewer.com\/en\/\">Teamviewer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.join.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join.me<\/a> even allow people to control another computer remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Got some tech tips for remote workers? We\u2019d love to hear from you in the comment section below.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Want to bring your teams together? 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