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Office 2021 vs. Microsoft 365: How to choose
Microsoft Office may be the most common productivity tool for corporate users, but it's not a one-size-fits-all suite. Here are the differences between Office 2021 and Microsoft 365 and how to decide which is best for you.
Critical zero-day flaws in Windows, Office mean it's time to patch
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday release for November delivers 63 updates, with three zero-day flaws affecting Windows and Office. That makes quick patching a must.
Google Workspace tips and tutorials
Learn how to use and get the most from Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Keep, Forms, Gmail, and other apps in Google’s Workspace productivity suite.
Microsoft to add Project features to its new unified Planner work management app
The Planner app will include premium features that enable more in-depth project management, as Microsoft moves to offer a broad range of functionality within one tool.
Nothing announces iMessage support for Android
Apple has said nothing as Nothing brings iMessage support to Android — but is the system really safe?
14 handy hidden tricks for Google Calendar on Android
Upgrade your agenda with these tucked-away time-savers in the Android Calendar app.
The end of the standalone application
Microsoft has pulled cloud support from Office 2016 and 2019. The day of the standalone software you actually "own" is over.
How to use Google Sheets for project management
Google Sheets is great for calculations and data analysis, but it also offers several built-in tools for basic tracking of team projects.
Android's hidden clipboard-sharing superpower
Google's got a great way to let you copy text from your phone to a computer, and it's right under your nose — just waiting to be found.
Whiteboarding platform FigJam gets new AI-powered capabilities
Users of Figma’s spinoff whiteboarding tool FigJam will have access to content generation and organization capabilities, powered by OpenAI generative AI technology.
Microsoft to use Oracle’s OCI Supercluster for Bing conversational searches
Microsoft and Oracle have entered into a multiyear agreement to support inferencing of AI models that are being optimized to power Bing’s conversational searches.
6 fantastic forgotten features in Google’s Chrome Android browser
Save time and work smarter with these excellent out-of-sight options for Chrome on Android.
Q&A: Cisco CIO sees AI embedded in every product and process
After little more than a year on the job, Cisco CIO Fletcher Previn can already see that AI will create productivity and efficiency gains well worth the money spent on developing domain-specific models to address internal and external...
Box taps Google Cloud's generative AI capabilities to extract metadata
Using Google’s Vertex AI platform, Box is rolling out new generative AI capabilities to improve how its enterprise customers are able to work.
M365 Copilot, Microsoft’s generative AI tool, explained
Microsoft’s generative AI assistant is integrated within a host of the company's workplace apps. Here’s what enterprises need to know and what they can do to prepare for Microsoft 365 Copilot’s general release.
AI software market to quadruple to $251B by 2027
Generative AI-based applications that can automatically learn, discover, and make recommendations or predictions based on user requests are leading the way.
Google antitrust trial: Pichai concedes that default search boosts market share
Google' star witness in its US antitrust trial, CEO Sundar Pichai, defended the company's business practices but drew attention to the importance of default search contracts as a driver of its market share.
Jira Service Management gains AI-powered ITSM capabilities
Atlassian’s IT Service Management platform becomes the latest member in the company’s product portfolio to benefit from its AI offering, Atlassian Intelligence.
Cisco brings Webex to Apple Watch and Apple TV
In a hurry? You'll be able to use your Apple Watch and AirPods to make a Webex meeting —- or hold a videoconference using Apple TV.
Cisco unveils new AI strategy for its Webex videoconference platform
Cisco is set to roll out a host of new AI-powered capabilities for Webex, including an AI assistant and AI Codec solution.