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Essential Remote Work Tools for Developers in 2024
After working remotely from 15+ countries, here are the tools that keep me productive anywhere.
Communication & Collaboration
- Slack/Discord: Team communication
- Zoom/Meet: Video calls with good mobile data usage
- Notion: Documentation and project management
- Figma: Design collaboration
Development Environment
- VS Code: With Settings Sync enabled
- GitHub Codespaces: When local setup isn't possible
- Docker: Consistent environments everywhere
- Tailscale: Secure access to home lab
Connectivity & Backup
- Speedtest CLI:
speedtest-clifor quick connection checks - Multiple ISPs: Always have 2+ internet sources
- VPN: Essential for accessing geo-restricted services
- Power Bank: 20,000mAh minimum for long coding sessions
Productivity Hacks
# My daily setup script
#!/bin/bash
speedtest-cli
git status
docker-compose up -d
code .
Location-Specific Tips
- Thailand: AIS has the best coverage
- Indonesia: Telkomsel for reliability
- Portugal: MEO fiber is excellent
- Mexico: Telmex for stable connections
The key is redundancy - always have backups for your backups!