I checked this article out the other day, & it has some really good free apps/programs for your computer.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2260070,00.asp
One that I found to be really helpful that it listed, we ourselves could use in our own industry is actually just a shared organizer type site for offices etc. With some companies having remote workers it acts as a virtual office where you can see when someone is off on vacation on the calender, when business meetings are and the notes for it etc. Has a little message board to have you all in communication and no for sure of new tasks & goals assigned & even sends email & txt message reminders for deadlines. It seems as if I'm jerking off this thing but I just think it's a really good asset to anyone with remote workers. Heres the link to it,
www.backpackit.com
The original article has tons of other great things like pc security apps etc. If you find something you like put it here so others can take a look who are to busy to go through the pages of the article lol
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