All articles tagged with #productivity tools
The article highlights ten of the coolest new desk gadgets for 2024, including innovative lighting, ergonomic mice, quiet mechanical keyboards, wireless charging stations, and smart webcams, all designed to enhance workspace functionality and aesthetics.
A limited-time offer allows users to purchase the Microsoft Office Professional 2021 suite for a one-time payment of $34.97, providing lifetime access to essential productivity apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, without subscription fees.
A detailed comparison test reveals that ChatGPT generally outperforms Gemini in tasks like daily planning, meeting summaries, and automation, making it the overall more effective productivity assistant, although Gemini excels in editing and learning tasks. The choice depends on specific needs, with ChatGPT offering deeper reasoning and more actionable outputs, while Gemini integrates well with Google Workspace for workflow management.
The article highlights four essential macOS widgets—Drafts for quick note-taking, Orbit for time tracking and invoicing, Batteries for monitoring device battery levels, and Shortcuts for automation—that enhance productivity and convenience on MacBooks running macOS Sonoma or later, especially with the new accessibility features in macOS Tahoe.
Microsoft Teams is planning to introduce a feature that will notify managers when employees are not in the office, raising concerns about workplace privacy and monitoring in remote work environments.
Perplexity Comet is an AI-powered browser that offers specialized agents to automate tasks like competitor analysis, research, lead generation, content optimization, and more, helping professionals work smarter and boost productivity.
Despite being older, the Galaxy S23 Ultra still boasts advantages over the iPhone 17 Pro Max, including a higher pixel density display, a more advanced camera system with higher resolution and zoom capabilities, faster charging, and unique productivity features like the S Pen and Samsung DeX, giving it ongoing bragging rights in 2025.
The author shares how a $59 magnetic device called 'Brick' helped him significantly reduce his phone usage by physically blocking access to certain apps, highlighting the effectiveness of simple, behavioral interventions over complex digital detox solutions, and questioning industry-driven approaches to managing screen time.
Slack is introducing AI features to help users understand workplace jargon quickly, automate tasks like summarizing conversations, and provide context about colleagues, aiming to enhance productivity and streamline communication. Some features are already available for certain plans, with others upcoming.
The article provides practical tips for effectively integrating AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into the workplace, emphasizing the importance of clear prompting, treating AI as a partner, utilizing multimodal features, and practicing to improve skills, all aimed at boosting productivity and innovation.
Google is integrating Gems, customized instances of Gemini, into the Gmail, Drive, and Docs side panels to enhance productivity by providing tailored assistance for tasks like content creation, sales, and internal communication, with the ability to create personalized Gems grounded in uploaded files. The rollout is ongoing and aims to streamline workflows within Google Workspace.
Google is set to launch a new app called Vids, aimed at making collaborative, shareable video creation easier for work purposes. The app, which is part of Google's Workspace collaboration suite, allows users to assemble assets from Drive and other sources into a left-to-right timeline for a video, with the option to add voiceover or film oneself. Users can also leverage Google's Gemini AI to assist in creating a first draft of the video. Vids is designed to facilitate easy sharing and collaboration, with the ability for others to comment, leave notes, and even edit the video. The app is expected to be integrated with other Google tools and is set to launch in a public beta this summer.
Google has introduced Photomath, an AI-powered app that simplifies solving math problems by allowing users to take a picture of the equation and receive step-by-step explanations. The app also offers a subscription option with additional features. Photomath, which was acquired by Google in 2022, provides a convenient and efficient way to tackle various math problems, making it a valuable tool for students and parents.
Baton Rouge creative Jenn Ocken has developed ThrivFOCUS, a journal and system aimed at helping professionals achieve their goals and maintain work-life balance. The tool includes goal-achievement courses, organization guidance, and reflection prompts, and is designed to be flexible for personal goals related to health, personal development, or relationships. Ocken created ThrivFOCUS to address her own struggles as a creative trying to stay organized and prevent burnout while pursuing her goals.
Microsoft Teams is testing new features that make it easier for users to control audio and video settings during meetings. The update includes accessible tools for switching cameras, audio sources, speaker output, and more, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple settings layers. Users can now access simplified audio and video options through a new menu next to the camera or mic button on the meeting toolbar, allowing for quick changes in webcam, microphone, headset/speaker, noise suppression, spatial audio, and virtual backgrounds. These features are currently available for testing in the Public Preview program and will be rolled out to all Teams users in the coming months.