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.
The best chat clients
Chat clients are far from dead -- they merely evolved for modern times. We examine the best chat clients for Windows and MacOS designed for gamers and more.
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.
Microsoft launches work-from-home audio gear, including Surface Headphones 2+
Microsoft has announced new work from home devices, including the Surface Headphones 2+, Modern USB Headset, Modern Wireless Headset, and Modern USB-C Speaker.
This $33 4K webcam from Amazon is shockingly good
The GoHZQ W8A is a 4K webcam for just $33 that provides excellent image quality and rock-solid reliability.
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.
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.
The best videoconferencing software for small businesses
Find the best videoconferencing software for your small business. Here's everything you need to know about options, features, and pricing for the best options.
How to stream on Discord
Whether you're interested in building an audience or just want to play a game or watch a movie with your friends and family, Discord makes it easy to stream.
Microsoft Teams gets more personal with new preview features on desktop, web
Microsoft is bringing personal features to Teams, including the ability to switch between work and personal accounts and chat on mobile without the app.
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.
Here are all the helpful new features coming to Microsoft Teams soon
Microsoft is adding new well-being tools for employees, calling enhancements, and a whole lot of other features to Microsoft Teams.
Slack accuses Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior in EU
Slack filed a complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission on Wednesday.
Major Cloudflare outage takes down Discord, Postmates, and other sites
Internet service giant Cloudflare reportedly went down Friday afternoon, knocking out service to many websites.
Online learning can’t replace classrooms. Microsoft Teams wants to change that
We had a chance to chat with Microsoft about some upcoming features for Teams that support stronger student engagement and retention during remote learning.
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.
Discord launches new feature that suppresses background noise
Voice and text chat service Discord is rolling out a feature which will suppress background noises to make conversations clearer, even in noisy environments.
How to use Slack
Looking to create a team to work in-house and/or remotely? Here's how to use Slack to increase workflow and enable team-based chat no matter your location.
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.
Huge gains for Microsoft Teams, Slack as workers stay home to avoid coronavirus
Microsoft Teams and Slack reported significant increases in customer numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as employees settle into work-from-home arrangements.
Microsoft is retrofitting Teams for work in the coronavirus era
Microsoft Teams has new features focused on people who are noe working from home. These include real-time noise suppression, a raise-hand feature, and more.
Microsoft Teams will soon add push-to-talk walkie-talkie feature to smartphones
Microsoft Teams will soon add a push-to-talk feature that will provide walkie talkie functionality to smartphones and tablets. The feature will easily broadcast a message to a person or a group of people, while also preventing crosstalk or eavesdropping from outsiders compared to using analog devices.
Discord ‘Spidey Bot’ malware is stealing users’ data, including passwords
Discord has been infiltrated by malware that has the potential to steal users’ email addresses, phone numbers, usernames, IP addresses, and more. The malware affecting the gaming-centric online chat app is being called “Spidey Bot." Twitter user MalwareHunterTeam first brought attention to the malware on October 9.
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.
Discord Nitro Games to shut down next month due to lack of players
The Discord Nitro Games catalog will be shut down on October 15 because not enough members are interested in the library of free titles. Discord Nitro subscribers who are not happy with the pending discontinuation will be able to request a refund for their $10 per month membership.
Slack’s desktop app finally has dark mode. Here’s how to enable it
Feel free to use dark mode on the Slack desktop app now. Slack announced the desktop availability of the new feature on Thursday, September 12. Dark mode has been released for all desktop versions of the Slack app: Mac, Windows, and Linux. Here’s how to enable dark mode on the Slack desktop app.
Slack is back up after being down worldwide. Here’s the latest on the outage
Popular work-chat program Slack went down on Monday morning -- just in time for the start of the work week. The company said that the outage began just before 8 a.m. PT, with users unable to see or send chat messages or even log in at all. Service was restored about an hour later
Slack is resetting user passwords in response to a 2015 data breach
Slack recently received new information about a 2015 data breach and as a result, has decided to reset the passwords of some of its user accounts as a precautionary measure. User accounts that require a password reset will be notified by Slack with instructions for doing so.