The world is facing a new and slower tempo, and it’s up to us to stay home and carry on with our activities in a safer environment.
We’re still committed to shaping the future with the best news and insights found at the intersection of tech and business, and we hope that you’re on the same frequency.
Statistics say that almost all of us were wishing for remote work anyway:
And also most of us had home as their first option for remote work:
So why not cherish this time and make the best of it? Take it as a challenge to view your projects differently and invest time in the aspects that were still lingering in the back of your head.
We need to adapt in order to evolve, and we like to believe that our dear #techsylvanians think this way.
🏠 Tech for managing remote work
Remote work can be fun, but it can also be a challenge for managing your teams. We’ve made a list of a few free tools to use in this period:
▪ Meet, create & communicate on Webex
▪ Video conference on Google Hangouts Meet
▪ Create & host podcast episodes with Anchor
▪ Track your time with Harvest
▪ Avoid distracting websites with Self Control App
▪ Boost your creative brainstorming with Mural
▪ Live & high-quality streaming with Restream
🌎 Tech for a better world
Maintaining a positive attitude is vital these days, and we thought we could help you with tech news, updates & tips.
▪ If you are a programmer, here are 7 fun things you can build.
▪ One of our favourite tools of team communication — Slack, is becoming even more user-friendly, aiming to turn newbies into power users.
▪ As more of us spend time online these days, so do hackers. Get informed and keep yourself safe online, too.
▪ On a funnier note — do you feel the need for this emoji now?
▪ This is the time for online events. Get a few tips from Eventbrite.
▪ Scientists are currently working on medicine that could slow the spread of COVID-19. And guess what? You can get involved by playing this game.
〰️ Tech Stream
We know it’s time to catch up with all that online content that you haven’t had the time to fully take advantage of, so we’re adding one more recommendation on your list: Eastern Europe Exposed — Techsylvania’s podcast dedicated to founders, investors & startups.
Looking on the bright side of things, the internet feels different these days. It’s like we are using it “as it was always meant to be — to connect with one another, share information and resources, and come up with collective solutions to urgent problems.”
Stay safe & informed, and keep shaping the future from home. We’re among the lucky ones who can!