{"id":2853,"date":"2016-04-18T08:24:10","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T07:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.invoiceberry.com\/?p=2853"},"modified":"2024-10-16T15:24:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:24:04","slug":"41-essential-apps-working-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/41-essential-apps-working-home\/","title":{"rendered":"41 Essential Apps for Working from Home [UPDATED 2024]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s digital world, there really is an app for everything! When working from home, apps that help you manage your time, business and productivity can be essential to a stress free working experience.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to discover 41 essential apps for working from home and how they could boost your professional life.<\/p>\n<h2>Back-up<\/h2>\n<p>1.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mozy.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mozy<\/a> takes care of backing up your device&#8217;s data so your work files are safe if the device is lost or damaged.<\/p>\n<p>2. With <a href=\"http:\/\/CX.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CX<\/a>, you get 10GB of space with the free basic plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Documents<\/h2>\n<p>3. If you work with handwritten notes that you may need later on, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/genius-scan-pdf-scanner\/id377672876?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Genius Scan<\/a> can scan them straight to your computer in PDF format right from your phone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2864\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/genius_scan_app_working_home.jpg?resize=620%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Genius scan iphone app for scanning\" width=\"620\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/genius_scan_app_working_home.jpg?w=620&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/genius_scan_app_working_home.jpg?resize=400%2C323&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Have you ever needed to scan an important document, only to realise you don&#8217;t have a scanner at hand? With <a href=\"http:\/\/turboscanapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turboscan<\/a>, your phone becomes a scanner, allowing you to save documents, receipts and more as JPEG images or PDFs.<\/p>\n<h2>Email<\/h2>\n<p>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asana <\/a>keeps track of your email threads to ensure you never miss out on an important update again!<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.heliumnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helium<\/a> is essential for cleaning your inbox and delegating tasks via email.<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mailchimp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MailChimp <\/a>can help you make the most of email marketing, sending reliable, efficient updates to your subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>8. With <a href=\"https:\/\/smilesoftware.com\/textexpander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TextExpander<\/a>, you can save custom abbreviations for writing typical emails.<\/p>\n<h2>Finance<\/h2>\n<p>9. When charging by the hour, you&#8217;ll need to know how many hours you&#8217;ve actually worked. Let <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hourstrackerapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HoursTracker<\/a> take care of that for you.<\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InvoiceBerry<\/a> is a must-have tool for invoicing, tracking expenses and ensuring your customer payments are up to date.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2869\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/invoiceberry_invoice_page-1.jpg?resize=690%2C497&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Invoiceberry online invoicing tool for working from home\" width=\"690\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/invoiceberry_invoice_page-1.jpg?w=1222&amp;ssl=1 1222w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/invoiceberry_invoice_page-1.jpg?resize=400%2C288&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/invoiceberry_invoice_page-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C738&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toggl<\/a> is another time tracker, helping you determine how long it takes to do each of your tasks.<\/p>\n<h2>Management<\/h2>\n<p>12. Regularly meet clients for lunch or coffee? Plan and manage your meetings using <a href=\"https:\/\/flexibits.com\/fantastical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantastical<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>13. If you outsource work to others who work from home, <a href=\"https:\/\/desktime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeskTime <\/a>lets you keep track of everyone in your payroll and who&#8217;s doing what.<\/p>\n<p>14.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/software\/jira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jira <\/a>is a software tracking tool that will help you stay on top of any issues relating to your work. That way, you&#8217;ll have them stored up to reflect on later, giving you the perfect reminder to find a solution.<\/p>\n<p>15.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.sunrise.am\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunrise<\/a> is a calendar app that lets you organize every hour of your day with ease.<\/p>\n<h2>Passwords<\/h2>\n<p>16.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dashlane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dashlane<\/a> is another password manager, but what makes it unique is the fact it does not store your master password for extra security.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2871\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dahlane_password_tool.png?resize=690%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dashlane password tool for those who forget their passwords\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dahlane_password_tool.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dahlane_password_tool.png?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/dahlane_password_tool.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>17. Psono is a secure\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/psono.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/psono.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1729158248648000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20vqAYtpGvm_rljO6OIxqD\">open source password manager<\/a>\u00a0platform that helps individuals and businesses store and share passwords without compromising on privacy or security.<\/p>\n<h2>Productivity<\/h2>\n<p>18.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.betterbuzzer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BetterBuzzer<\/a> will call you when it&#8217;s time to take notice of a task \u2013 and won&#8217;t stop ringing until you acknowledge it!<\/p>\n<p>19.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.focusboosterapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Focus Booster<\/a> times your work, promoting 25 minutes of work followed by 5 minutes of rest.<\/p>\n<p>20.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IFTTT<\/a> stands for &#8216;if this, then that&#8217; and will set up direct actions based on your requirements. For example, if you get a new follower on social media, IFTTT can add them straight to a list. Or, set up helpful reminders at designated time each day. It&#8217;s essentially your personal assistant!<\/p>\n<p>21.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rescuetime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RescueTime<\/a> evaluates how much time you spend on various sites. It can be a wake-up call if you discover you&#8217;re spending 10 hours a week on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>22. If you communicate a lot, <a href=\"https:\/\/swiftkey.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swift Key<\/a> can save you time using personalized predictive text based on your messaging habits.<\/p>\n<p>23.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/workflow.is\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workflow <\/a>allows you to automate actions to save time on frequent processes in apps and browsers.<\/p>\n<p>24.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/writeordie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Write or Die<\/a> forces you to work within a timer \u2013 with loud consequences if you fail to meet your goal!<\/p>\n<h2>Social\u00a0media<\/h2>\n<p>25.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buffer<\/a> allows you to schedule social media posts in advance, so you won&#8217;t have to spend as much time on the sites!<\/p>\n<p>26. If you use social media to promote your business, <a href=\"https:\/\/hootsuite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hootsuite<\/a> can help you manage all your accounts from one helpful app.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2873\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hootsuite_social_media_work_remote.png?resize=690%2C345&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hootsuite social media manager for working at home\" width=\"690\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hootsuite_social_media_work_remote.png?w=1438&amp;ssl=1 1438w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hootsuite_social_media_work_remote.png?resize=400%2C200&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hootsuite_social_media_work_remote.png?resize=1024%2C513&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hootsuite_social_media_work_remote.png?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>27.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.glassboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glassboard <\/a>is essentially a social network for business teams. Members are able to share their notes, files, photos and even locations to keep your project running smoothly wherever your&#8217;re located.<\/p>\n<p>28. If you are required to put together presentations for your work, give <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SlideShare<\/a> a try. You can make it on your own computer and upload it for the world to see.<\/p>\n<p>29.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialoomph.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SocialOomph<\/a> is a Twitter tool that promotes networking with other professionals through tweets and DMs.<\/p>\n<h2>To do lists<\/h2>\n<p>30.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.any.do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Any.do<\/a> is a free to do list and reminder app that also lets you upload and save notes or files.<\/p>\n<p>31.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dayboard.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dayboard <\/a>is a to-do list extension for Google Chrome, which shows reminders of your tasks each time you open a tab.<\/p>\n<p>32.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teuxdeux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TeuxDeux<\/a> is a simple, clean to do list. You can view and arrange your tasks each day and also create additional lists, such as future goals.<\/p>\n<p>33.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wunderlist<\/a> isn&#8217;t strictly a &#8216;to do&#8217; list. You can compile lists of absolutely anything you want, such as helpful resources, motivational quotes or things you simply just want to remember.<\/p>\n<h2>Remote working<\/h2>\n<p>34.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.enlightment.voicecallrecorder&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call Recorder<\/a> does the same \u2013 but with Skype, making it perfect for Skype interviews.<\/p>\n<p>35.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/quip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quip<\/a> is similar to Trello with its collaborated boards, however it also includes messaging for even easier communication.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quip_software.png?resize=690%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Quip software for working from home\" width=\"690\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quip_software.png?w=2302&amp;ssl=1 2302w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quip_software.png?resize=400%2C278&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quip_software.png?resize=1024%2C712&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quip_software.png?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/quip_software.png?w=2070&amp;ssl=1 2070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>36.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trello<\/a> allows you to invite your colleagues or client to dedicated boards so you can work through tasks together.<\/p>\n<p>37.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapeacall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TapeACall <\/a>lets you record calls for future reference.<\/p>\n<h2>Writing<\/h2>\n<p>38.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmeister.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MindMeister<\/a> is a great tool for mind-mapping and keeping all your ideas in one place!<\/p>\n<p>39.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.openoffice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenOffice <\/a>is similar to the standard Office or iWork suites, but free! A great choice for freelancers or business owners on a budget.<\/p>\n<p>40.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dictionary.com\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dictionary app<\/a> can come in handy when you&#8217;re in search of a specific word, without having to get up and flip through a paper copy.<\/p>\n<p>41.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beenokle.com\/zenwriter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ZenWriter <\/a>is a word processing app that uses calming aesthetics to keep you focused.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you use all these apps or cherry pick a few that could help you out as you work, you&#8217;re bound to notice a difference in the way you work from home and manage your time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, which ones will you be using?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s digital world, there really is an app for everything! 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