James A. Martin
James A. Martin is a seasoned tech journalist and blogger based in San Francisco and winner of the 2014 ASBPE National Gold award for his CIO.com blog. He writes CIO.com's Living the Tech Life blog and is also a content marketing consultant.
Slack vs. Teams: Which is best for your business?
We compare the top two collaboration platforms in six categories, from usability to enterprise management.
5 IFTTT alternatives worth trying
Casting a roving eye beyond IFTTT in search of an alternative that makes more sense for you? Here are five worthy workflow automation competitors.
What is IFTTT? How to use If This, Then That services
With 18 million users running more than a billion applets a month, IFTTT wants to become a service that connects pretty much everything — though some users say it still has room for improvement.
IT Salary Survey: Do tech certifications pay off?
In our recent survey, we asked IT professionals if certifications helped them land a job, earn a promotion or get a pay raise, and which certifications they’re planning to pursue. Here’s what we learned.
The best Google Chrome extensions for business pros
From email tamers to scheduling aids to privacy protectors, these 20 Chrome extensions make the most popular web browser even more powerful and useful for business.
7 reasons Chromebooks are ideal for enterprises
New data shows Chrome OS on target to become the No. 2 operating system among PCs. Is it time for your business to replace Windows or macOS devices with Chromebooks?
7 mobile security threats that may catch you by surprise
Even if you're usually savvy about cybersecurity, anyone can have a vulnerable moment. In our writer's case, it was his mother's funeral.
What employers look for when they Google you (3 key takeaways)
Insider Pro reached out to recruiters and HR pros to find out how they research job candidates online, what they’re looking for and what they think if a candidate has no online presence.
20 Slack tips, tricks and hacks for power users
Slack is a powerful collaboration tool with many hidden ways of doing things. Here’s how to get the most from it from users who know it best.
Review: 18 Alexa skills for productivity, collaboration and more
You can use Amazon’s voice-activated Alexa assistant to send Slack messages, texts, and emails; add items to to-do lists; and more. But do Alexa skills for business users really save you time and effort?
10 ways to get the most from Facebook’s Workplace
Take full advantage of Facebook’s enterprise collaboration platform with these strategies from early adopters.