The most useful Slack tips and tricks
Learn the best Slack tips and tricks for your business team. We're going over the top Slack capabilities that every user should know for this popular business collaboration app. Find out how to customize notifications, use short cuts, add more features, organize your channels, and more.
Slack went down for users around the world. Here’s the latest on the outage
It's not just you: Slack went down worldwide Tuesday. Here's the latest on the outage and when it will be back online.
Microsoft Teams walkie-talkie comes to Android and iOS
Microsoft Teams' walkie-talkie feature, which ensured easier communication for emergency workers during the pandemic, is now on Android and iOS.
4 Slack features that Microsoft Teams desperately needs
Slack and Microsoft Teams are two of the most popular communication apps, but Slack has some features that Teams desperately needs.
One-to-one Microsoft Teams video calls can now be end-to-end encrypted
Microsoft is now rolling out end-to-end encryption on one-to-one video calls in Microsoft Teams as a step toward safer private meetings.
How to make a Discord bot
Knowing how to make and control a Discord bot is essential if you run your own solid server. In this guide, we'll show you how, no coding knowledge required.
How to pin a message in Discord
Do you want to know how to pin a message in Discord? Look no further than this guide to learn how to use this handy feature on desktop and mobile Discord apps.
Microsoft’s new stand-alone Teams Essentials takes on Slack for smaller groups
Microsoft is helping small businesses with the shift to remote and hybrid work with Teams Essentials, the first commercial stand-alone version of Teams.
Windows 11 just added a highly requested new feature to the taskbar
Microsoft is making it easy for you to mute your microphone in Windows 11 with a new mute icon in the taskbar.
Microsoft now envisions Teams as the ‘gateway to the metaverse’
Microsoft follows up on Facebook's Meta announcement with a different take on the metaverse.
Slack outage: The latest updates on the major disruption
Another outage takes down the online collaboration platform Slack, with users unable to log on to do work and message their teams.
The new Microsoft Store will integrate the Epic Games Store without extra fees
The new Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is exiting beta on October 5, with the integration of third-party storefronts in the coming months.
New Microsoft Teams, Outlook features are designed for hybrid remote work
Microsoft is helping support the move to hybrid work with some big updates to Teams, Outlook, LinkedIn, and several other Microsoft products.
Your Microsoft Teams messages can now get deleted if deemed ‘inappropriate’
Microsoft Teams administrators will soon be able to remove inappropriate content in messaging channels, though it's mainly designed for Teams for Education.
Microsoft Teams brings major improvements to search and breakout rooms
Microsoft is planning some big updates to the search experience in Teams to help make it easier to discover messages, files, and more.
Microsoft Teams will now protect you against phishing attacks
Microsoft Teams' new Safe Links feature will help ensure you're a step ahead of hackers and can stay safe when clicking URLs in channels, chats, and meetings.
Latest Windows 11 build includes the new built-in Microsoft Teams experience
Windows 11 Insiders can now test the new Microsoft Teams, which has been overhauled with a fly-out chat menu and notifications that support in-line replies.
How collaborative apps are transforming Teams into something entirely new
A new set of collaborative Microsoft Teams apps are coming from market-leading partners like SAP C4C, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday.
Words lead to actions in the latest version of Slack packing Asana, Jira support
Slack rolled out a new feature called Actions, enabling you to enhance conversations with support for apps such as Asana, Bitbucket, and more. Merely click on the "More actions" three-dot icon to pull up a menu listing supporting apps. For instance, you can add a conversation to a Jira Cloud issue.
Microsoft Teams to integrate Headspace and Focus mode to help meeting anxiety
With meeting times and stress levels on the rise, Microsoft is introducing well-being features in Teams, designed to help you cool your mind and relax at work.
Microsoft brings collaborative Office apps to Teams to support hybrid workflows
Microsoft is announcing several hybrid workforce-themed updates to the Microsoft Teams desktop application as well as the Teams Rooms experience.
Everything new in Microsoft Teams announced at Build 2021
At Microsoft's Build 2021 developer event, several key updates for Microsoft Teams were announced. Here's a look at what you need to know.
6 things you didn’t know you could do in Microsoft Teams
We've dug through the menus and settings and have uncovered six cool things you didn't know you could do in Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Teams moves beyond the office with new personal group chat functions
Microsoft Teams is already a popular chat application for companies, but with its new personal accounts, Teams is moving out of the office.
800 new emoji coming to Microsoft Teams, including a skin tone picker
Microsoft is giving you more ways to express yourself in Microsoft Teams with a new expanded emoji picker that is in public preview.
Sony partners with Discord to bring the app to PlayStation
Discord has struck a deal with Sony to bring the popular chat app to PlayStation.
Microsoft Teams tips and tricks
Get the most out of Microsoft Teams with these tips and tricks. We'll show you how to save time, get more done in Teams, and use Teams data to the fullest.
Yes, even a dirt cheap webcam is probably way better than just your laptop
A cheap webcam really can greatly improve your videoconferencing experience compared to your laptop's webcam, with only a few exceptions.
Silicon Valley is racing to build an audio-only internet, and I hope it succeeds
I used audio-based apps like Clubhouse as my main source of media for a week, and now I'm convinced they're the future of the internet.
Microsoft runs your office. Microsoft 365 Personal wants to run your family, too
With two new offerings, Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 Family, the productivity giant can help organize your personal life as well as your work life.
Watch out, Skype! We tried Discord’s new video chat, and it’s awesome
A chill wind rises, and grim tidings are on the lips of video chat apps the world over: Discord’s video chat is here.
Inside job: Why Zoombombing isn’t as random as you might think
A recent study suggests that most zoombombing is carried out by insiders, not necessarily by nefarious outsiders looking to stir up trouble.
Slack vs. Discord
Want to know the differences between Slack vs. Discord? We've pitted these two industry giants against each other to see which is the best tool for you.
Viva is Microsoft’s latest platform, designed to help you thrive at work
Building on Teams and the rest of Microsoft 365, Microsoft is introducing Microsoft Viva, a new employee experience platform designed especially for work.