The document outlines tips for optimizing popular remote work tools and highlights the benefits and challenges of remote collaboration. It includes practical features from tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, Skype, and Trello that enhance productivity and communication. Additionally, it encourages users to share their own tips for remote work improvement.

1. 12 hidden tips of popular
remote work tools

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Fortunately, there are plenty of online tools available for remote
collaboration. Аnd here’s a list of expert tips that will help you
unleash their full potential.
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7. Dropbox
Right-clicking on a file in your Dropbox allows you to view the revision
history — a life-saver if you accidentally overwrite a file. So you can
track changes and recover your work.
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8. Google Drive on iOS
Allows viewing and editing of Google Docs offline. To enable and access
offline editing, you’ll need to open documents details.
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Skype
With Skype you can make group video calls with up to 10 people (including
yourself), anywhere in the world. Although mobile device users cannot
initiate a group video call, they can join it.
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10. Hangouts
Hangout on Air allows you to simultaneously stream to a YouTube channel,
in order to build an archive of your Hangouts. However, don’t forget to make
the videos private if you don’t care to share your meetings with the world.
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11. Hangouts
You can make free calls from your computer to US and Canada using Google
Hangouts. Just type in a phone number in the search field that says "New
Hangout", or type a person's name to find if their number is visible on Google+.
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Slack
With Slackbot you can set up auto-responses that are triggered by specific
phrases sent by your team members. Use it to store canned responses,
frequently needed info, and optionally, to annoy your colleagues.
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13. Evernote
Encrypt text for extra security by right-clicking a highlighted phrase and
choosing "Encrypt Selected Text". This text will only be displayed when
a password is entered.
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14. Basecamp
Loop-in Feature: use this feature to bring people into discussion without
giving them access to your Basecamp account. Looped-in people will see your
Basecamp discussion thread in regular email format. They can reply as they
would in a normal email, but their responses conveniently appear on your
project page.
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Wrike
Need to go back to an earlier version of your work? Use the Revision History
button which activates the handy Time Slider. With it, you can find a former
version of your task description, allowing you to revert your entire task to an
earlier form.
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Redbooth
Take advantage Redbooth's extensions and third party integrations for file
storage, time-tracking, reporting and dozens of other things that will definitely
help you enhance your collaboration experience.
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17. Trello
Activate additional features in Trello's Power Ups menu. Voting, Calendar and
Card Aging are already available, as Trello promises more to come in the future.
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Install RealtimeBoard Extension for Google Chrome to drag & drop files
from desktop right to your boards, snap screenshots directly to your library
and receive real-time notifications.
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19. Anything we missed?
Send your hidden tips to feedback@realtimeboard.com,
and we'll get them featured in Part 2!

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Sources:
http://www.stanford.edu/~nbloom/WFH.pdf
http://mashable.com/2011/04/04/wfh-survey/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2012/12/18/benefits-working-from-home
https://www.odesk.com/blog/2013/11/collaborating-remotely-7-essential-tools-remote-teams/
http://www.wrike.com/blog/04/06/2012/The-Past-Present-and-Future-Remote-Collaboration-Where-Does-Your-Team-Stand