Remote Working

In challenging circumstances, businesses need to adapt and enable their workforce to work remotely. Regardless of platform, there are plenty of free and paid-for tools that can help facilitate effective remote work.

Linux Remote Control

Tool	Features
Gnome Boxes	RDP/VNC support
Remmina	RDP, VNC, NX, XDMCP, SSH
Open SSH	SSH protocol access

Windows Remote Control

Tool	Features
RDP	Integrated Windows 10 feature
VNC	Real VNC protocol access
Zoho	PCAnywhere alternative

Video Conferencing

Tool	Notes
Skype	Free video calls and messaging
Zoom	45-minute free limit for group calls
Loom	Screen capture and video messaging

File Sharing

Tool	Storage
Google Drive	15GB free storage
Dropbox	Free tier with sync across devices

Communication and Collaboration

Tool	Purpose
Slack	Team messaging and channels
Microsoft Teams	Chat, video, and Office integration
Trello	Project and task management
WeTransfer	Large file transfers

Getting Started

When setting up remote work infrastructure:

1. Assess your needs - Determine which tools align with your workflow
2. Start with essentials - Communication and file sharing are typically the first requirements
3. Security first - Ensure remote access methods are properly secured
4. Test before rollout - Verify tools work for your team before full deployment

Conclusion

The tools listed above provide practical resource recommendations without requiring specialized technical knowledge, making remote infrastructure accessible to diverse organizational contexts. Most offer free tiers that are sufficient for small teams or initial testing.