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Google aims Plus at the enterprise as consumer side falters
Google sees a ‘new direction’ for its social network after a security flaw prompts it to kill off the consumer version. Google Plus is being tied more tightly into G Suite.
PowerPoint 2016 cheat sheet
Are you getting the most from PowerPoint 2016 for Windows? Learn about the key features in Microsoft’s powerful presentation app.
Word 2016 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference
Our visual guide helps you find the most useful commands on the Ribbon in Word 2016 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action.
Facebook opens Workplace Chat to multi-company groups
The expanded Workplace chat function is designed to improve collaboration between workers at separate organizations.
How to make Gmail work like Outlook
Switched from Outlook to Gmail for work? Here are seven ways to make things feel more familiar and get some useful Outlook-like features.
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FAQ: How Microsoft has changed Office 2019
Support for the company's hallmark office productivity suite – and how long that support will last – depends on which version you're using. And on which version of Windows you run. Here's how to decipher it all.
Slack readies team analytics – and a faster desktop client
The collaboration software firm talked up upcoming features at its Frontiers event this week as it looks to take on rivals in the workplace.
Slack embraces email with its Astro acquisition
The collaboration software firm sees its future success in communications channels, but its latest purchase shows email isn’t dead yet.
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Mingis on Tech: The state of collaboration 2018
Whether you use Slack, Teams, Hangouts or some other software to connect and communicate at work, changes are coming to the collaboration market. Here's where things stand now – and what to expect.
Microsoft aims Teams at more frontline workers, retires StaffHub
At its Ignite conference, the company said its collaboration tool is now used by 329,000 organizations, including 87 of the Fortune 100.
How to turn any website into a custom Chrome OS app
A handy hack for customizing your Chromebook and bringing native app-like experiences to your favorite sites and services.
Microsoft launches Office 2019 for Windows, macOS
The company also committed to a successor version, ending speculation that this year's release would be the last that doesn't require a subscription.
5 power user tips for Microsoft OneNote
Try out these little-known features of OneNote, the note-taking component of Microsoft’s Office suite, and watch the app really shine.
Quip builds out productivity offerings with 'Slides'
Quip, which is owned by Salesforce, sees Slides as an alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides.
How to make Gmail's desktop interface infinitely better
Give Gmail a much-needed minimalist makeover — and watch your email efficiency soar.
5 handy hidden features in the Gmail Android app
Make the most of Google's Gmail Android app with these out-of-the-way advanced options.
Slack adds enterprise key management for Enterprise Grid users
EKM gives Enterprise Grid customers keys used to encrypt and decrypt sensitive data stored in the popular team chat app.
Review: 5 digital whiteboard displays for business collaboration
Meetings are made more productive by interactive displays that you can write on and share with remote participants. We review five devices from Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Samsung and InFocus.
Chat happens: Your guide to 10 group-chat services
If you’re still relying on conference calls or IM, it's time your team explored group chat. Here's what Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts Chat, Facebook Workplace, and six other chat providers have to offer.
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