Let’s start with your laptop. Adding a few tools to your software arsenal can allow you to work as though you were at your desk from anywhere with an Internet connection.
A virtual private network (VPN) allows you to securely connect to the company network over the Internet, while preventing unauthorized access. Once you have that connection, you’ll have your office’s shared drives at your fingertips.
This method does require some work at the office end. Depending on the VPN in use, you may require a device called a concentrator, or a specially configured server. But if that sounds like more than your IT can handle, you can also buy a VPN as a service for a monthly fee, from companies such as AccessAnywhere .