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Microsoft Teams will now protect you against phishing attacks

Microsoft Teams' new Safe Links feature will help ensure you're a step ahead of hackers and can stay safe when clicking URLs in channels, chats, and meetings.
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Latest Windows 11 build includes the new built-in Microsoft Teams experience

Windows 11 Insiders can now test the new Microsoft Teams, which has been overhauled with a fly-out chat menu and notifications that support in-line replies.
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How collaborative apps are transforming Teams into something entirely new

A new set of collaborative Microsoft Teams apps are coming from market-leading partners like SAP C4C, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday.
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Microsoft Teams to integrate Headspace and Focus mode to help meeting anxiety

With meeting times and stress levels on the rise, Microsoft is introducing well-being features in Teams, designed to help you cool your mind and relax at work.
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Microsoft brings collaborative Office apps to Teams to support hybrid workflows

Microsoft is announcing several hybrid workforce-themed updates to the Microsoft Teams desktop application as well as the Teams Rooms experience.
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Everything new in Microsoft Teams announced at Build 2021

At Microsoft's Build 2021 developer event, several key updates for Microsoft Teams were announced. Here's a look at what you need to know.
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6 things you didn’t know you could do in Microsoft Teams

We've dug through the menus and settings and have uncovered six cool things you didn't know you could do in Microsoft Teams.
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Microsoft Teams moves beyond the office with new personal group chat functions

Microsoft Teams is already a popular chat application for companies, but with its new personal accounts, Teams is moving out of the office.
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800 new emoji coming to Microsoft Teams, including a skin tone picker

Microsoft is giving you more ways to express yourself in Microsoft Teams with a new expanded emoji picker that is in public preview.
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Sony partners with Discord to bring the app to PlayStation

Discord has struck a deal with Sony to bring the popular chat app to PlayStation.

The best chat clients

Chat clients are far from dead -- they merely evolved for modern times. We examine the best chat clients for Windows and MacOS designed for gamers and more.
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Yes, even a dirt cheap webcam is probably way better than just your laptop

A cheap webcam really can greatly improve your videoconferencing experience compared to your laptop's webcam, with only a few exceptions.
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Microsoft launches work-from-home audio gear, including Surface Headphones 2+

Microsoft has announced new work from home devices, including the Surface Headphones 2+, Modern USB Headset, Modern Wireless Headset, and Modern USB-C Speaker.
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This $33 4K webcam from Amazon is shockingly good

The GoHZQ W8A is a 4K webcam for just $33 that provides excellent image quality and rock-solid reliability.
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Silicon Valley is racing to build an audio-only internet, and I hope it succeeds

I used audio-based apps like Clubhouse as my main source of media for a week, and now I'm convinced they're the future of the internet.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft Teams gets more personal with new preview features on desktop, web

Microsoft is bringing personal features to Teams, including the ability to switch between work and personal accounts and chat on mobile without the app.
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Microsoft Teams tips and tricks

Get the most out of Microsoft Teams with these tips and tricks. We'll show you how to save time, get more done in Teams, and use Teams data to the fullest.
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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.
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Slack accuses Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior in EU

Slack filed a complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission on Wednesday.
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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.
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Online learning can’t replace classrooms. Microsoft Teams wants to change that

We had a chance to chat with Microsoft about some upcoming features for Teams that support stronger student engagement and retention during remote learning.
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Slack went down for users around the world. Here’s the latest on the outage

It's not just you: Slack went down worldwide Tuesday. Here's the latest on the outage and when it will be back online.
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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.
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How to use Slack

Looking to create a team to work in-house and/or remotely? Here's how to use Slack to increase workflow and enable team-based chat no matter your location.
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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.
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Huge gains for Microsoft Teams, Slack as workers stay home to avoid coronavirus

Microsoft Teams and Slack reported significant increases in customer numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as employees settle into work-from-home arrangements.
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Microsoft is retrofitting Teams for work in the coronavirus era

Microsoft Teams has new features focused on people who are noe working from home. These include real-time noise suppression, a raise-hand feature, and more.
Microsoft Teams walkie talkie.

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.
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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.