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20 seconds to smarter Chromebook multitasking
Ready to give your ChromeOS productivity a pleasant push forward? Google's magnificent new multitasking improvement is exactly what you need.
The metaverse: Not dead yet
Two years ago, the metaverse was hyped as the Next Big Thing in tech. Nowadays, Generative AI has grabbed all the headlines. But don’t count out the concept of interconnected virtual worlds just yet.
Microsoft Edge is getting a bit pushy
Interface changes, new AI features, and integrations with Microsoft 365 are rolling out to Edge in dribbles, which can be confusing for users and cause headaches for admins.
5 smart Chrome browser alternatives for Android
To boost privacy or take advantage of other business-friendly features, consider using a browser from DuckDuckGo, Microsoft, Mozilla, or Opera instead of (or in addition to) Chrome.
How to enable Google's clever new Chrome Reading Mode right now
Google's got a great way to enhance your online reading experience, but you've really gotta work to find it.
Microsoft advances mixed-reality plans with Teams avatars, Mesh update
Though generative AI was the main focus at Build this year, Microsoft is still working on a 'metaverse’ for the workplace.
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OneNote vs. Evernote: A personal take on two great note-taking apps
Evernote and Microsoft OneNote have taken different approaches in their quest to be the best note-taking app. Here’s where each one shines.
Microsoft’s M365 Copilot AI assistant gets third-party app integrations
Plugin extensions will let users of Microsoft’s productivity suite hook the app into third-party apps from vendors including Atlassian, ServiceNow, and Mural.
Growing enterprise revenue boosts Zoom’s first-quarter growth
The videoconferencing company is doubling down on its investment in AI, and remains positive about its financial outlook despite a slump in online sales.
Microsoft 365 suffers another outage, its sixth this year
The outage impacted users primarily in North America, Poland, and the UK, though users in other regions may also have been affected.
Safari alternatives: 12 smart iOS browser options
While all iOS browsers use the same core rendering engine as Safari, many of them offer additional functions useful in business. Here are a dozen Safari alternatives to test drive.
Zoom announces partnership with Anthropic for AI call center services
Videoconferencing giant Zoom will team up with AI startup Anthropic to bring AI features into its products, starting with its Contact Center product line.
ChatGPT adds plugins, will search the web for you
ChatGPT Plus subscribers will soon be able to use the generative AI service to search the web, as a third-party plugin feature rolls out this week.
May's Patch Tuesday update includes 3 zero-day flaws; fix them ASAP
Microsoft this week rolled out fixes for 51 vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Visual Studio — including three zero-day flaws that should be patched immediately.
Figma wants to make digital whiteboards fun with new FigJam updates
The digital whiteboarding tool launched by collaborative interface design company Figma three years ago will offer users new ways for users to customize their workspace and make ideation a more playful experience.
Will Bing and Edge become the center of the Microsoft universe?
Microsoft is in the middle of rolling AI tools into as many of its products as it can. Its efforts, if successful, could rejuvenate Bing search and the company's Edge web browser.
Google unveils AI updates for Workspace collaboration suite
The company announced a variety of AI-based upgrades to Workspace, its suite of collaboration tools and applications for business users.
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