Awesome Productivity Tools Everyone Needs to Know About — Part I

One thing everyone should know is that no matter how intelligent, well-read, or tech savvy you are, there will always be information out there that could revolutionize your experience—information you've never heard about!

Access to tools and resources is one of the greatest ways to solve problems and streamline lagging processes. Everyone starts out at the same place, but by learning and becoming better informed, anyone can make advancements that can launch them into greater success.

Just the other day I was having a conversation with my cousin (and friend) who was relaying some hangups she’s experienced while running her non-profit—a wish granting charity for ill or disabled children (makes my heart melt)—and my reaction was to share some various tools and services with her that I’ve discovered while researching and working at CodePilot.

So, I was inspired to compile a list of recommended apps, resources, and tools that can be incorporated in order to make the lives of all business owners, employees, or lay person much less complicated, i.e. improving quality of life. If you want to have a better experience with less “gotchas,” then start by employing some of these awesome technology accessories and resources:

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This may come as a surprise to some readers, but not everyone has heard of Google's business productivity apps (recently re-branded as G Suite). However, G Suite is an excellent tool to incorporate due to the low cost and high quality features available.

The primary benefit for using Google's service over Microsoft is that it's free for individuals (whereas Microsoft has no such option), but ultimately choosing between the two competitors is a matter of personal preference. According to their FAQ, here are the benefits of becoming a paid user:

The paid version of Drive gives you access to additional storage (twice the storage of personal Gmail), 24/7 support, sharing controls, and advanced reporting. For an additional $5 per user per month, you can upgrade to unlimited storage (accounts with fewer than 5 users get 1TB/user).

All of your data is stored on Google Drive and saved in the cloud. You no longer have to worry about your computer crashing and losing your important documents. Sometimes accidents happen or computers simply stop working. Having access to your most valuable information without regard to the device you’re using isn’t only necessary, it’s often critical!

Not only that, but anyone can be given permission to view specific documents, or permission can be revoked. This allows for efficient collaboration when managing projects or long term business strategies.