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Spot virtual workplace creators on the future of work
“We believe that the right technologies already exist today and simply haven’t been leveraged correctly in a work context,” say Gordon Hempton and Wes Hather, co-founders of the Spot virtual workplace platform.
Google Sheets power tips: How to use dropdown lists
Embedding dropdown lists in a spreadsheet saves time and ensures accuracy. Here’s how to make the most of them in Google Sheets.
6 secret settings for a smarter Chrome Android setup
Supercharge your smartphone browsing experience with these powerful yet completely concealed options for Google's Chrome Android app.
Asana to lay off 9% of its workforce to improve operating costs
The company’s restructuring plan comes amid widespread layoffs by technology companies including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, Oracle and Zendesk.
The ultimate guide to Android contacts management
Your Android phone's contacts are much more than just a glorified Rolodex. Ready for an unexpected productivity upgrade?
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Patch Tuesday includes 6 Windows zero-day flaws; patch now!
Microsoft this month released a significant update that fixes 68 reported vulnerabilities, including a record six zero-days affecting the Windows platform.
5 advanced add-ons for the Gmail Android app
Give your Android Gmail game some extra oomph with these exceptional but easily overlooked enhancements.
iOS Mail alternatives: 5 business-friendly options
The iPhone’s built-in Mail app isn’t the only game in town. These five powerful email apps offer a range of advanced features for business users.
Zoom focuses on email and contact center integrations at Zoomtopia 2022
After becoming the darling of the videoconferencing world during the pandemic, Zoom is now continuing to set its sights on adding new innovations to its wider collaborative offerings.
How to create a complete Microsoft experience on Android
With the right set of software, you can turn any Android device into a Microsoft-centric, PC-syncing machine.
11 out-of-sight Pixel Watch superpowers
The most powerful Pixel Watch possibilities are completely invisible and all too easy to miss. Time to make your wearable way more useful.
Can today’s videoconferencing tech evolve into tomorrow’s metaverse?
The shift to video brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work needs may have abated, but it's not going away. The question now is how it might morph into something new.
How to unlock Google Assistant's most advanced Android shortcuts
Google Assistant has a secret superpower on Android. Ready for some exceptionally intelligent new shortcuts?
Beware going down the Windows beta-testing rabbit hole
Many tech geeks like to try out new Windows (and Office) features before they officially arrive. But beta testing can get confusing if you don't know what you're doing.
Google execs knew 'Incognito mode' failed to protect privacy, suit claims
A lawsuit alleging Google misled users to believe their privacy was protected in "Incognito mode" says internal corporate emails prove executives knew it did anything but. The suit seeks at least $5 billion from Google.
As videoconferencing needs change, it's time to plan for what comes next
With companies looking to include remote and hybrid workers in the daily office routine, videoconferencing will play a crucial role in keeping everyone connected. Some thoughts on how to get it right.
Is performance tracking about to go mobile?
Productivity tracking has exploded in the last few years as companies sought to keep track of employee performance. With more workers now remote, that monitoring could soon go mobile.
Got a Google Pixel Watch? Get this watch face
Make your new Pixel Watch even more effective with this outstanding efficiency-enhancing add-on.
Cisco Webex supports hybrid work with new collaboration capabilities
At the 2022 WebexOne event, Cisco announces a slew of new innovations, including a brand-new whiteboarding app and audio watermarking to better protect in-meeting conversations
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