MacLife - USA (2020-09)

APPS FOR

COLLABORATING

WITH OTHERS

Getting the perfect home office setup

is not just about hardware — software is

just as important. For one thing, now

that you and your colleagues are all

working in different places, you’re

going to need some apps to help you

work together.

Staying in touch is key. Video

conferencing apps like Zoom work

across platforms and are easy to use. If

you prefer text to video, Slack is a great

work–focused instant messenger that

integrates with other apps like Dropbox

and Google Drive.

Speaking of these apps, both

Dropbox and Google Drive are great for

sharing files with your colleagues. Just

upload your files and your workmates

can download them, wherever they are.

We also have a lot of time for apps

like Trello and Asana. They let you

create boards for your various projects,

with individual tasks getting cards

containing all their key details. This

lets you keep a close eye on your

progress and see what needs to be

done on your current project.

Slack is designed for remote teamwork

and integrates well with other apps.

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> NATIVE UNION

STOW ORGANIZER

$49.99 From Native Union,

nativeunion.com

Features Pouches and holders

for Apple accessories, waterproof

zips, passport slot

Got a veritable bird’s nest of cables and

chargers for your MacBook and all its

accessories? This pouch brings order to

chaos. It has pockets and loops aplenty

to keep things organized, and even has a

dedicated slot for the Apple Pencil. It is all

wrapped up in a classy fabric and leather

package that looks and feels the part.

> KINGSTON

NUCLEUM USB–C HUB

$49.99 From Kingston,

kingston.com

Features Seven ports, 60W

passthrough power

Every modern MacBook uses USB–C ports

exclusively. When you’re working from

home you might find your peripherals, like

a printer or external hard drive, don’t fit.

Enter the Kingston Nucleum, which offers

seven ports of expansion. You get HDMI,

USB–A, USB–C, SD, and microSD, meaning

that you’ll never be short of options when

you need them.

LOGITECH MX MASTER 3

AND MX KEYS

$99.99 each From Logitech,

logitech.com

Mouse: App–specific shortcuts, dedicated

gesture button, thumb wheel Keyboard:

Mac layout, backlighting

If you use a laptop stand, you’ll need an external

mouse and keyboard — and Logitech’s MX Master 3

for Mac series is the best around. The mouse is

great for productivity, with an ergonomic grip,

clever button placements, and a horizontal thumb

wheel. The keyboard’s comfortable backlit keys and

Mac optimizations make it the perfect partner.

Image rights clockwise from top: Native Union, Slack Technologies, Logitech, Kingston Technology.

Equip Your Home Office

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