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.
Watch out, Skype! We tried Discord’s new video chat, and it’s awesome
A chill wind rises, and grim tidings are on the lips of video chat apps the world over: Discord’s video chat is here.
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.
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.
Malware cleverly weaponizes Discord to steal game currency from Roblox players
Malware that leverages Discord to send stolen Roblox account details has been discovered in the wild by TrendMicro.
Xbox is getting Discord account integration to connect with PC players
Microsoft recently announced that Discord account integration is coming to the Xbox One, as is Xbox Live integration for the Discord app. This will allow Discord users to see what their Xbox friends are playing, which should enable crossplay support between the two systems.
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.
Discord verified servers let you get closer to the developmental process
Discord's new verified servers help fans and developers interact more closely than ever before, bringing everyone together under one roof.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Slacker G2 (4GB) Review
The Slacker G2 MP3 player gives you unlimited free music - as long as you have a WiFi connection to download with.
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.
Microsoft thinks Slack not secure enough, prohibits internal use
Microsoft has reportedly placed Slack under the "prohibited" category in an internal list of prohibited and discouraged technology. The collaboration app is a competitor to Microsoft Teams, but the main reason why the company banned employees from using it is due to security concerns.
Slack starts testing dark mode on iOS and Android: Here’s how to try it
Slack has started testing dark mode for the iOS and Android versions of the workplace collaboration app, and users who are interested in trying out the feature may sign up as a beta tester. Dark mode conserves battery life on mobile devices and makes interfaces easier on the eyes.
Discord secures $150 million in funding, valued at over $2 billion
Discord is hugely popular chat app for gamers, but the company is seeking to move into selling games as well. Now Discord has announced that it has secured $150 million in funding, with a valuation of $2.05 billion, to expand its Discord Store which is hoping to compete with the massive Steam Store.
Be at your most productive with these Slack tips and tricks
Most people have had at least one job where they've used Slack for touching base with coworkers, but how can you get most out of your Slack experience? From customizing your notifications to posting gifs and custom emojis, these tips will allow you to take your Slack skills to the next level.
Microsoft Teams blurs your video background, prevents national embarrassment
Users of Microsoft Teams platform can now blur out their background during video calls as the company calls out the world's favorite BBC dad to show it can be done. Available now for all Microsoft Team customers, you are only a few clicks away from hiding your background's secrets.
Steam’s revamped chat client makes it easier to game with friends
Steam's overhauled chat client has exited beta and is available now for all users. The client adds group chat, channels, encrypted voice chat, and sharing of inline GIFs and videos. The overall user interface is drastically improved and resembles Discord, the leading gaming chat app.
Why I decided to quit Slack and start chatting on Ryver
Slack is becoming one of the most popular ways for teams to chat together and work on projects, but there are other options. Today, we're going to show you a little about Ryver.
Slacker Portable
Slacker lets you download your favorite radio station to their player so you can listen later.
Hangouts Chat, Google’s Slack competitor, is now available for all G Suite users
Google has transitioned its Slack competitor, Hangouts Chat, from preview mode to a core service in its G Suite productivity solution.
Microsoft Teams will likely eventually offer a subscription-free version
The latest developer preview of Microsoft Teams shows the platform providing free access in the near future. Currently it requires Office 365.
A.I. email assistant Astro includes a built-in calendar feature in update
Astro has officially launched Astro 3.0 -- a new version of its email assistant app. Aside from a redesigned interface, the update brings a variety of new features such as a built-in calendar, an extended list of Astrobot commands, and more.
Peach is the new social media messaging app everyone’s talking about
On Friday, a new social network took social media by storm, and the world was introduced to Peach, a messaging app created by Vine founder, Dom Hofmann.
Tired of switching between email and Slack? You may want to try Redkix
If you're tired of juggling between Slack and email, Redkix may be the service for you. It integrates both for a seamless experience.