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How to connect your Android phone to your Chromebook via Phone Hub
2 days ago by Jack Wallen
6 ways to be a great mentor at work (and how it helps you too)
December 1, 2023 by Mark Samuels
Google Sheets is getting an AI-powered upgrade - but you'll have to pay ...
November 30, 2023 by Artie Beaty
My new favorite email client for Linux has a handy fix for email overwhelm
November 28, 2023 by Jack Wallen
Cyber Monday is over, but you can still grab Apple AirTags on sale
November 28, 2023 by Gabriela Pérez Jordán

What are Google Docs Building Blocks, and how do you use them?

Google has added a new feature to Docs, called Building Blocks, that can help make your work a bit more efficient.

How I made this great-looking table in Excel

Excel provides some powerful formatting tools to help you produce visually compelling tables. Follow along to see how I created mine.

November 13, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Productivity

How to quickly view all of your open Workspaces tabs in Opera

If you tend to have a vast amount of tabs open, even Opera's brilliant Workspaces feature might not help you find what you're looking for. Fortunately, the browser has a nifty built-in trick for that.

November 10, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity

Gmail's new chat-like redesign on Android makes it easier to reply to all your emails

Google's new quick response option aims to help you keep control over your inbox.

November 9, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Productivity

How to set Safari extension permissions on a per-website basis

If you've upgraded your MacOS to Sonoma, the included Safari browser adds a handy trick that makes it easier to manage how your extensions work with sites you visit. Here's how to use it.

November 9, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity

How to change the task overdue sound on Google Calendar so you never miss a deadline

If you've ever missed an event because you didn't spot the notification on your phone, you can add a specific sound for overdue events in the Google Calendar app. Here's how to do it.

November 9, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity

Will AI hurt or help workers? It's complicated

Scared of losing your job to AI? Take a deep breath: Most employers and business leaders see AI augmenting human workers far more than replacing them. Of course, accommodations are needed.

November 8, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence

Too many meetings? With Zoom Clips, you can send a short video instead

Now out of beta, Zoom's new feature lets you communicate asynchronously without hopping on yet another call

November 8, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Productivity

The 5 'work personalities' in every team, according to Slack

Which one are you?

November 8, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Productivity

Finding the path toward success as organizations bring AI into the workplace

Companies that want to make the most of AI in the future must make the right preparations now.

November 7, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Artificial Intelligence

Robots plus generative AI: Everything you need to know when they work as one

We've had robots for decades, and in the next five years, autonomous robots will make real-time decisions in dynamic environments. Here's what can we expect from what AI and robots can do together.

November 6, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence

5 ways to get people to buy into your idea at work

You've got a great idea, but you're unsure how it will be received. Here's how to get people on your side.

November 3, 2023 by Mark Samuels in Work Life

How to add a watermark to a LibreOffice Document (and when you should)

When you need to ensure that the documents you send out are clearly created by you, one trick you can use is to add a watermark. LibreOffice has this feature built-in and it has come in handy for me on a number of occasions.

October 27, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Productivity

LinkedIn's new feature helps job applicants stand out from the crowd - here's how

Really want that job? Now you can let the hirer know.

October 24, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Productivity

Google Meet's new touch-up feature will give you a quick makeover for your meeting

If you feel like you're not looking your best, Google Meet may be able help.

October 23, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Work Life

5 practical ways to separate work from the rest of your life

Here's how to make sure the pressures that come with modern working life don't impinge on your downtime.

October 20, 2023 by Mark Samuels in Work Life