Productivity Software

Slack adds Agentforce ‘hub’ for AI agents

A library of Agentforce agents is coming to Slack workspaces for some customers in January, as Slack continues its AI and automation push.

By Matthew Finnegan

18 Dec 20243 mins

Generative AISalesforce AutomationSlack

Articles

Microsoft 365: A guide to the updates

Get the latest info on new features, bug fixes, and security updates for Microsoft 365/Office 365 for Windows as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Version 2411 (Build 18227.20162), released on Dec. 10, 2024.

By Preston Gralla

11 Dec 2024 21 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeOffice Suites

Download our Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts Cheat Sheet

Using PivotTables and PivotCharts, you can quickly analyze large data sets, summarize key data, and present it in an easy-to-read format. Here’s how to get started.

By Shimon Brathwaite

04 Dec 2024 1 min

Business Intelligence and Analytics SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

Hands on with Microsoft's Windows Recall: Not impressive yet

After nearly six months of delays and lots of controversy, Recall is available in preview for testing. I expected more.

By Chris Hoffman

04 Dec 2024 11 mins

ChatbotsData PrivacyGenerative AI

20 handy hidden tricks for Google Calendar on Android

Upgrade your agenda with these tucked-away time-savers in the Android Calendar app.

By JR Raphael

04 Dec 2024 22 mins

AndroidMobile AppsSmall and Medium Business

My spur-of-the-moment Chromebook surprise

After years of waiting for the perfect Pixelbook successor, I've finally found a product worthy of filling those Chrome-colored shoes.

By JR Raphael

29 Nov 2024 11 mins

ChromebooksGoogleLaptops

10 steps to smarter Google account security

Give yourself some added peace of mind by giving your Google account a thorough set of security reinforcements.

By JR Raphael

28 Nov 2024 18 mins

GoogleProductivity SoftwareSecurity

Windows Recall: All your privacy questions answered

The AI feature coming in Copilot+ PCs this year will capture your screen every five seconds and store the screenshots. Here’s what you need to know.

By Chris Hoffman

27 Nov 2024 16 mins

Data PrivacyMicrosoftWindows 11

How to bring Android 16's Notification Cooldown brilliance to any phone today

Google's next big Android version has an extremely useful new nuisance-reducer — and with a teensy bit of crafty configuration, you can bring a similar superpower to any Android device this instant.

By JR Raphael

22 Nov 2024 8 mins

AndroidGoogleMobile Apps

AI agents are coming to work — here’s what businesses need to know

AI agent tools promise to automate a huge range of digital processes now carried out by office workers. But sorting the long-term potential from the near-term reality can be a challenge for businesses faced with yet another shift in how work is done.

By Matthew Finnegan

21 Nov 2024 13 mins

Generative AIOffice SuitesRobotic Process Automation

You'll soon be able to clone your voice to speak other languages in Teams

Microsoft plans to roll out the new interpretation tool next spring.

By Mikael Markander

20 Nov 2024 1 min

Collaboration SoftwareMicrosoftMicrosoft Teams

Download our Microsoft Copilot for Writing Cheat Sheet

Microsoft Copilot can boost your writing in Word, Outlook, and OneNote — here’s how.

By Howard Wen

20 Nov 2024 1 min

Enterprise ApplicationsGenerative AIMicrosoft Office

ChatGPT's Windows app beats Microsoft Copilot for productivity

ChatGPT’s Windows app is now available to everyone — and even if you're a devoted dweller of Microsoft's ecosystem, it's worth your while to try it out.

By Chris Hoffman

20 Nov 2024 8 mins

ChatbotsWindows 10Windows 11