Chromecast’s ability to stream movies, TV shows, music, and more from any TV is pretty cool. You can also Cast from your computer to your TV. You can also turn your TV into a giant monitor that you can control from your computer or mobile device. You can Cast your phone screen, a browser tab… (more) How to Cast a Chrome Tab for the First Time
Office 365 Groups make it easier than ever for companies to collaborate. Provisioning a team with the tools they need is as simple, as the name suggests, as creating a Group in Office 365. Any user can start a Group and manage permissions. No more waiting on a help desk request to loop someone in.… (more) The Beginner’s Guide to Office 365 Groups
G Suite is available free for educational institutions and nonprofits. G Suite for Nonprofits is part of the Google for Nonprofits program, which also includes grants for ads and perks for YouTube and Maps. Only G Suite Basic is available under this program. That means you get G Suite’s document apps, email for your nonprofit,… (more) How to Get G Suite for Free As a Nonprofit
In 2011, Cisco’s then-VP of engineering, Eric Yuan, tried to persuade his fellow executives that they urgently needed to improve WebEx, Cisco’s web-conferencing product. At that time, Cisco’s strategy for web conferencing didn’t involve improving existing products. Despite the fact that WebEx had been a costly acquisition, and the product was an important part of… (more) How Zoom Became the Best Web-Conferencing Product in the World in Less Than 10 Years
In Scrum, it all starts with a wishlist of product improvements. But for agile product development to be successful, you need to transform that list into a clear sprint plan. Without one, you won’t know if you’re on track. And a visual representation of the plan makes it easy to organize and update, which is… (more) The Top 10 Scrum Boards You Should Be Using
Here’s everything you need to ace the G Suite Certification exam on your first try. First, what is G suite certification? G Suite certification is part of the Google Cloud certification program. It verifies your expertise using G Suite’s productivity and collaboration tools. What does the exam cover? The Certification exam takes the form of… (more) How to Pass the G Suite Certification Exam on Your First Try
In 2008, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) web browser had almost 60% of the world’s browser market share. Mozilla’s Firefox was trailing in distant second place with roughly one-third of the market. Google’s brand new Chrome browser, which the search giant debuted on September 2, 2008, had just 0.3% market share. A decade later, Chrome effectively… (more) From 0 to 70% Market Share: How Google Chrome Ate the Internet
When Tom Preston-Werner, Chris Wanstrath, and PJ Hyett got together in 2008 to collaborate on a project, the three friends fully intended for their side hustle to be just that—a weekend project, and nothing more. But it didn’t take long for them to realize that their idea was potentially much bigger than they’d realized. Their… (more) How GitHub Democratized Coding, Built a $2 Billion Business, and Found a New Home at Microsoft
I dread offboarding. I don’t know any manager that enjoys this process. Sure, sometimes the employee moves on to bigger and better opportunities. I’m thrilled for them but it is very bittersweet. I always hate seeing them go. Or the employee is being forced out. No matter the circumstances, it’s always heart-wrenching. I’ve found that… (more) The 8 Step-by-step Process for Offboarding Employees Gracefully
G Suite Basic is Google’s entry business productivity package. It’s low-cost and offers only limited storage but you get full access to Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar and Meet. Is it the right choice for your business? What you get with G Suite Basic When you signup for G Suite Basic, all users in your organization… (more) Is G Suite Basic the Right Plan for Your Business?
