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Remote teams
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

7 AI Tools That Run Your Entire One-Person Business While You Sleep (No Staff, No Code)

AI tools are evolving from automation to autonomy, enabling organizations to make decisions without human intervention.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What I learned by vibe-coding my own word processor

Doolee Write is a personalized word processor that enhances productivity and happiness for its sole user.
Software development
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

"Tokenmaxxing" is making developers less productive than they think | TechCrunch

Measuring AI coding productivity should focus on output quality rather than input metrics like token budgets.
Node JS
fromRaymondcamden
2 days ago

Summarizing Docs with Built-in AI

On-device summarization of various document types, including Office formats, is achievable using libraries like officeParser and Chrome's Summary API.
DevOps
fromTNW | Apps
2 days ago

Dropbox is making ChatGPT its productivity hub with three new apps

Dropbox is launching three new apps inside ChatGPT to enhance productivity and streamline coordination tasks for knowledge workers.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Ancient Excel bug comes out of retirement for active attacks

A 17-year-old critical Excel vulnerability is actively being exploited, prompting CISA to issue a patch deadline for federal agencies.
Graphic design
fromMarTech
2 days ago

Adobe and Canva releases push AI deeper into creative workflows | MarTech

Adobe and Canva are both enhancing creative work through AI, but they approach it with different strategies.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Don't Manage Every Task Manually - Here's How You Can Use AI to Outdo Your Competitors in Half the Time

Integrating AI sustainably and ethically is essential for founders as their startups grow to manage tasks effectively.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.
#microsoft
European startups
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Microsoft announces product it doesn't want anyone to buy

Microsoft will provide additional security updates for older Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server versions until October 2026 due to customer migration delays.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Notepad loses Copilot icon as Microsoft gives subtlety a try

Microsoft removes the Copilot button from Notepad, replacing it with 'Writing Tools', while retaining AI features under a new option.
Digital life
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Microslop stuffs AI photo restyling powers into OneDrive

Microsoft introduces AI Restyle in OneDrive, allowing users to transform photos with various styles, enhancing photo editing capabilities.
European startups
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Microsoft announces product it doesn't want anyone to buy

Microsoft will provide additional security updates for older Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server versions until October 2026 due to customer migration delays.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Notepad loses Copilot icon as Microsoft gives subtlety a try

Microsoft removes the Copilot button from Notepad, replacing it with 'Writing Tools', while retaining AI features under a new option.
Digital life
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Microslop stuffs AI photo restyling powers into OneDrive

Microsoft introduces AI Restyle in OneDrive, allowing users to transform photos with various styles, enhancing photo editing capabilities.
#ai-integration
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Anthropic
6 days ago

Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word, and legal contract review leads its use cases

Anthropic's Claude add-in for Microsoft Word enhances document editing with AI-generated tracked changes, focusing on legal contract review and professional document management.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Anthropic
6 days ago

Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word, and legal contract review leads its use cases

Anthropic's Claude add-in for Microsoft Word enhances document editing with AI-generated tracked changes, focusing on legal contract review and professional document management.
#google
Digital life
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.
Digital life
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Microsoft Teams cheat sheet: How to get started

Using the Mic button and dropdown, you can select your audio devices, including your speaker volume. In most cases, Teams selects this correctly, but if you want to switch to a Bluetooth or USB headset, for instance, choose the right device from the Speaker and Microphone section of the right pane.
Remote teams
Software development
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background

OpenAI's Codex desktop app update introduces background task capabilities, scheduling, an in-app browser, and image generation features for enhanced productivity.
Productivity
fromFast Company
3 days ago

We need to kill the bloated 100 slide 'Frankendeck'

The 100-page slide deck, or 'Frankendeck', hinders decision-making by overwhelming executives with unnecessary information.
#ai
Web development
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.
Web development
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.
Software development
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Top Benefits of Using Structural Design Software (And Why Spreadsheets Won't Cut It Anymore)

Modern structural design software automates repetitive tasks, improving accuracy and efficiency while reducing errors and costs in complex engineering projects.
Productivity
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.
Remote teams
fromBGR
1 week ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
UX design
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

12 AI Prompt Templates Every Professional Should Bookmark - TechRepublic

Well-structured prompts enhance AI's utility across various industries, transforming it from a novelty tool to a practical assistant.
European startups
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Euro-Office billed as Europe's sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office

A new open-source office suite, Euro-Office, offers a European alternative to Microsoft Office, built on OnlyOffice and supported by major vendors.
Roam Research
fromFt
3 weeks ago

The best tech for tricking out your home office

AI transcription services have evolved into essential tools, with Plaud Note Pro being a standout user-friendly option.
#ai-agents
Artificial intelligence
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Rise of AI 'Brain Fry'

Microsoft launches Copilot Cowork, an AI agent tool that converts user requests into executable plans across M365 apps, representing a shift from scattered AI features toward unified language-based task automation.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft debuts Copilot Cowork built on Anthropic's tech and E7 product suite | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Rise of AI 'Brain Fry'

Microsoft launches Copilot Cowork, an AI agent tool that converts user requests into executable plans across M365 apps, representing a shift from scattered AI features toward unified language-based task automation.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft debuts Copilot Cowork built on Anthropic's tech and E7 product suite | Fortune

#artificial-intelligence
Productivity
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Writer wants to be the go-to AI tool kit for the enterprise

Writer offers AI tools for enterprises, enabling non-engineers to automate tasks without IT support.
Productivity
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

How to check your co-workers' schedules in Outlook and Teams

The Scheduling Assistant in Microsoft Outlook and Teams simplifies finding meeting times by scanning co-workers' calendars for availability.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Drive business productivity through open collaboration, AI and document creation

Open source office suites like ONLYOFFICE offer businesses flexible, cost-effective alternatives to proprietary software with integrated AI control and seamless enterprise application compatibility.
#microsoft-365
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Microsoft Copilot Cowork takes on multi-step AI automation

Microsoft launched Copilot Cowork for autonomous task execution across Microsoft 365 applications, enhancing automation capabilities beyond single-shot outputs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Microsoft Copilot Cowork takes on multi-step AI automation

Microsoft launched Copilot Cowork for autonomous task execution across Microsoft 365 applications, enhancing automation capabilities beyond single-shot outputs.
#microsoft-office
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Microsoft 365 E7 unveiled: biggest licensing change in ten years

Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Worker Suite on May 1, combining Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Agent 365 for $99 per user per month, representing the largest release since E5 in 2015.
Deliverability
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

9 Ways to Split Up Big Documents into Smaller, Shareable Files

Large documents can be efficiently split into smaller, manageable files using online tools and built-in software features without losing formatting or quality.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Copilot gets less access to sensitive Office documents

Until now, data loss prevention within Microsoft Purview only worked for documents in Microsoft's cloud services. Files stored on laptops or desktops were outside that scope. In practice, this meant Copilot could analyze locally stored documents, even when organizations had strict security rules in place. Microsoft is now putting an end to that limitation.
Privacy technologies
#microsoft-copilot
E-Commerce
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Microsoft Office 2024 Lifetime License Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year With 60% Off, No Subscription Required for Mac or PC - Kotaku

Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business lifetime license costs $100 (60% off); Home costs $120; both are one-time purchases without Microsoft 365 services.
European startups
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Office EU touts new European online productivity suite

Office EU, a new European cloud office suite built on Nextcloud Hub, claims 100% European ownership and infrastructure while integrating Collabora Online for document editing.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft sets Copilot agents loose on your OneDrive files

Microsoft has made OneDrive agents generally available, allowing users to query multiple documents simultaneously through Copilot instead of just one at a time. Users can select up to 20 files and create an agent, saved as a .agent file in OneDrive. Rather than teasing information out of individual documents, Microsoft says users can make cross-document queries, including "What decisions have we made so far?" and "What risks keep coming up?" The agent then generates a response based on the documents' content.
Tech industry
Productivity
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Your Zoom meetings can auto-generate slides and sheets for you now - no Google needed

Zoom expands its workplace platform with AI-powered Sheets and Slides tools, competing with Google's productivity suite while enhancing its AI Companion assistant across collaboration features.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 months ago

It's time for AI to join your workflows | MarTech

MarTech is owned by Semrush and remains committed to providing high-quality coverage of marketing topics.
Productivity
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

A Simple Way to Document Meetings With AI

Meeting notes typically capture only fragments of discussions, missing crucial context from quick remarks and reactions that explain decisions and reasoning.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft ends some standalone SharePoint and OneDrive plans

Microsoft is retiring standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business Plan 1 and Plan 2 SKUs, urging customers toward Microsoft 365 suites.
Remote teams
fromMUO
1 month ago

Microsoft Teams brings transparency to meeting connections

Microsoft Teams introduces a Network Strength Indicator feature that identifies weak connections during video calls and provides troubleshooting recommendations to improve call quality.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Here's a Simple Way to Take Control of PDFs at Work

Stop struggling with PDFs and wasting precious minutes of your workday. PDF Agile is ready to help you make peace with these files, serving as an all-in-one PDF tool. You can edit, convert, view, and more, all in one spot, and this lifetime subscription lets you take advantage of this tool forever. Need to fill out a PDF? No problem with PDF Agile. You can also mark up the text with commenting tools, annotate with highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, and more.
Software development
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

M365 Copilot gets its own version of Claude Cowork

Copilot Cowork brings together long-running parallel task completion inside of Microsoft 365 Copilot, with the agent able to complete work in the background so workers can focus on other tasks. This allows you to amplify your work and be more productive while you multitask and work across all kinds of different Microsoft 365 applications.
Artificial intelligence
Software development
fromTheregister
1 month ago

LibreOffice Online dragged out of the attic

The Document Foundation has resumed development of LibreOffice Online after it was dormant since 2020, following a community vote to revive the cloud-based project.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Zoom introduces an AI-powered office suite, says AI avatars for meetings arrive this month | TechCrunch

Zoom launches AI avatars for meetings this month, alongside AI productivity apps, deepfake detection, and an AI agent builder for non-technical users.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Convert, Edit and Protect Your Business Documents for Just $30

The average office worker spends approximately 50% of their time managing documents rather than creating value for their business, research from Adobe says. If you're running a company that handles contracts, proposals, or client documentation, eliminate document conversion headaches with a lifetime PDF tool that processes files in seconds while preserving original formatting. PDF Converter & Editor is currently available to new users for just $29.99.
Productivity
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

11 cool things Copilot can do in Excel

Microsoft has woven its generative AI technology throughout Microsoft 365, the company's productivity suite. Its Copilot AI assistant is most often used in M365 apps for text-oriented actions, such as generating email or document drafts in Outlook or Word, or writing summaries of Teams meetings. In Excel, of course, Copilot's primary uses lean toward calculations and data analysis. It can also help you style or edit a spreadsheet.
Software development
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Save Your Business Money With Microsoft Office 2024 for a One-Time Fee of $99.97

For entrepreneurs who are looking to streamline their software costs, Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business offers a refreshing alternative. Save on genuine Microsoft productivity tools with a one-time purchase instead of recurring fees. At $99.97 (reg. $249.99), this lifetime license delivers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote without the ongoing costs of a Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft apps minus the subscription
Productivity
frommashable.com
2 months ago

Move into real AI productivity with lifetime access to this multi-model tool

TL;DR: 1min.AI gives you lifetime access to many of today's most popular AI models and creative tools text, images, audio, video, and PDFs for a single $74.97 payment (reg. $540) through Jan. 31. Using AI casually might have worked a year ago, but today, professionals need more than one chatbot and a few prompts. The 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is built for people who want real, repeatable results from AI, without juggling multiple subscriptions.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft reportedly eyes E7 tier for AI agents

Microsoft plans to introduce an E7 subscription tier bundling Copilot and Agent 365 tools, priced at approximately $99 monthly, to license AI agents as digital employees requiring identities, email accounts, and policy controls.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Adobe Acrobat can now generate presentations and audio podcasts from your documents

Adobe adds generative-AI features to PDF Spaces for presentation generation, collaborative file and note sharing, natural-language editing, and podcast creation.
#adobe-acrobat
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Adobe Acrobat can now turn your PDFs into presentations and podcasts

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Adobe Acrobat now lets you edit files using prompts, generate podcast summaries | TechCrunch

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Adobe Acrobat can now turn your PDFs into presentations and podcasts

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Adobe Acrobat now lets you edit files using prompts, generate podcast summaries | TechCrunch

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