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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.
Cisco, with Webex, delicately moves to 'instrument' employees — without violating privacy
The pandemic and the rapid shift from work to home offices wrought a lot of changes. Companies like Cisco are now shifting to meet the New Normal.
Cisco adds 'People Insights' analytics to Webex
The company joins other tech vendors, including Microsoft and Google, in using worker analytics to focus on employee well-being and a healthy work/life balance.
How to add powerful voice commands into Chrome on your computer
Ready to control Chrome with your voice? Here's how a couple quick clicks can bring Android-like powers into your desktop browsing environment.
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Microsoft elevates Teams' importance by offering top-dollar bug bounties
The company has launched a new bug bounty program for Teams that offers as much as $30,000 to security researchers for previously-unknown vulnerabilities. It's a sign of the software's growing importance.
How to replace Edge as the default browser in Windows 10 — and why you shouldn’t
Here’s how to make Chrome, Firefox, or another browser the primary one in Windows 10. (But are you sure you want to?)
Slack blocks public DM ‘invite messages’ after backlash
Concerns over the potential harassment of individuals prompted Slack to swiftly change how its new direct messages feature works.
12 advanced voice commands for Chrome on Android
You might not be able to see 'em, but these oft-forgotten commands can save you some serious time in the Chrome Android browser.
Gartner: Spending on social and collaboration software booms as remote work takes hold
The research firm confirmed that companies have been rushing to spend money on tools needed to keep their employees connected and productive.
How to use Google Drive for collaboration
Sharing Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files makes it easy to collaborate with colleagues on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Here’s how.
Needed: Project management tools for the remote Apple enterprise
Enterprises are searching for powerful project management tools to support Apple-centric businesses — perhaps Merlin Project meets these needs?
What you need to know about linking to files and pages in SharePoint
SharePoint Online has some great capabilities when it comes to creating "durable" links to files. But, it turns out that the type of file and the type of link and your browser can deliver different experiences. In other words: It’s...
How to make more effective use of Mail in macOS
While we wait for Apple to innovate an application most Mac users rely on daily, here’s a few tips that should help you use Mail more effectively.
Microsoft provides Exchange Server defensive tool to help SMBs stymie zero-day attacks
The one-click tool is intended as a stopgap measure to protect vulnerable on-premises Exchange servers, deployed mainly by small and midsize businesses.
Email is for yesterday, today, and tomorrow
You can yak all the time on Slack, Teams, or Google Chat — or get real work done with email.
WFH boom makes ‘employee experience’ a C-suite priority, says Microsoft Viva chief
Microsoft's new employee experience platform, Viva, is central to the company's bid to roll out software that helps organizations better manage and support a remote or hybrid workforce, says Chuck Friedman.
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Microsoft follows Google and Chrome, shifts Edge to four-week release pace
Because Microsoft hitched Edge to Chromium's wagon, it had little choice but to go along with a recent Google change to release timing.
Patch Exchange now, and test your Windows updates
If it weren't for some serious security issues involving on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers, I'd say things look pretty good for this month's batch of patches.
