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Equipment and Tools You Need (Desktop Users)

Equipment Personal laptop or desktop computer

Optional equipment: webcam and microphone (Note-if Remote Desktop Connection is used, microphone and speaker usage are enabled)

Connectivity Internet or WiFi Connection

Mobile or landline phone

Remote Access Tools Remote Desktop Connection to access your desktop at the office. It must be turned on before you leave the office!

Webmail web-based email (if your Outlook connection is intermittent)

Collaboration Tools Syncplicity for document storage and sharing

Slack for instant messaging, voice/video calls, file sharing

Webex for online meetings and collaboration

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