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10+ Slack tips for Mac users
These Slack tips can help Mac users stay in command of the powerful collaboration tool and get things done more efficiently.
3 ways to build stronger remote teams
Building trust within remote and hybrid teams is key for businesses moving forward. These techniques can help.
Rethinking collaboration: 8 vendors offer new paths to remote work
With the need for efficient collaboration tools exploding in recent months, a variety of companies hope to refine how those tools work and what they can do. We look at eight now pushing the envelope.
The Patch Tuesday focus for April: Windows and Exchange (again)
Another very broad series of updates across the Windows ecosystems for this April patch cycle. Unfortunately, four vulnerabilities affecting Windows have been publicly disclosed and one security vulnerability has been reported as...
OmniPlan 4 offers powerful project management for Mac, iPhone, iPad
OmniPlan is a well-designed project management tool from one of the world’s most experienced Apple developers.
Office 365: A guide to the updates
Get the latest info on new features, bug fixes, and security updates for Office 365/Microsoft 365 for Windows as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Version 2103 (Build 13901.20400), released on April 13, 2021.
The Microsoft-Nuance Deal: A new push for voice technology?
Microsoft's decision to buy Nuance for $19.7 billion highlights how important voice-activated technology is already in healthcare and how ubiquitous it might become elsewhere.
5 hidden Pixel features for smarter calling
Let your Pixel phone make your life easier with these exceptionally effective annoyance-eliminating options.
When online suites go down, we need options not on the cloud
In the last week or so, Microsoft and Google briefly saw their online office suites go down. Before we get too reliant on the cloud for ordinary desktop work, maybe we should rethink what we're doing and consider a safety-belt...
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Collaboration analytics: Yes, you can track employees. Should you?
Analytics tools provided by Microsoft, Slack, and other collaboration app vendors offer insights into communication patterns and other employee work habits. But companies should be wary of reading too much into the data — or abusing...
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Defining the digital workspace of the future
There's a lot of talk these days about the hybrid workplace. But what comes next after that?
The best Android apps for organizing your life
From projects to places and to-do lists to travel, these Android apps will help you organize all the important areas of your life.
A smart new screenshot sharing system for Chrome
This Google-inspired tool will let you capture, share, and even collaborate on screenshots without ever leaving your browser.
The Brave browser basics: what it does, how it differs from rivals
The web browser from Brave Software relies on an unusual business model: it strips out ads from websites, replaces them with its own ads, then allows users to send money to sites they like.
Google Slides vs. Microsoft PowerPoint: Which works better for business?
PowerPoint has long been the tool of choice for creating business presentations, but Google Slides is worth a second look. We compare their strengths and weaknesses.
2 colossal Chrome OS changes to keep an eye on
Google's quietly working on two shape-shifting Chrome OS features that could completely change the nature of Chromebooks — for the better.
Is it time to move to hosted Exchange? Considerations for IT
In the wake of serious attacks that exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server, it may be time to move your mail to the cloud. Here’s what to consider and plan for.
