Apple recently released iOS 13.5, incorporating a new Exposure Notification API in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve seen a few people freaking out about this, but seriously, calm down, folks. At best, the Exposure Notification API could lower contact tracing costs, reduce the spread of COVID-19, prevent life-changing health consequences, and save lives. […]
Since iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 Mojave, Apple has supported Group FaceTime, which lets you have a video call with up to 32 people. However, as has become painfully obvious in today’s era of non-stop videoconferencing, Group FaceTime has a feature that some find obnoxious: automatic speaking prominence that causes the video tile for the […]
Whether for work or socializing, we’re all spending a lot more time in video calls these days. But—surprise!—it turns out that many of our group video calls could be more pleasant, less embarrassing, and overall better if we follow a few basic audiovisual tips. Make Sure You Have Decent Lighting Natural light is best, but […]
Vast numbers of people who previously reported for work at an office every day are now working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s sensible, and if you’re included in that group, there was probably even a little thrill of “I get to work from home!” at first. But as those who have telecommuted […]
With many people under stay-at-home orders, videoconferencing is going mainstream. If you work in a sufficiently large organization, you probably have already been indoctrinated into a recommended solution, whether it’s the built-in videoconferencing features of Slack or Microsoft Teams, or a dedicated videoconferencing system like Zoom or Webex. But what if you’re in a small […]
Mobile work has been trending in the US for years, but with the onslaught of the COVID-19 epidemic, remote work is very quickly becoming the standard for a large percentage of the American workforce. Whether working for a large corporation with enterprise-level single sign-on and secure VPN, or a small business with only a handful […]
Recent developments in the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have necessitated the urgent transition to a remote workforce for many businesses. Current regulations in and out of the U.S. range from recommendations to limit social contact to government-mandated quarantines. Even if businesses in your area haven’t yet been required to stop operations at their physical locations, […]
Although using a Mac for the first time might seem daunting to someone using one for the first time, Macs are actually very user-friendly. They have a host of features designed to help users—but even experienced Mac users might not know about all the features these devices offer. We’ve compiled a list of easy shortcuts […]
Your business’s hardware comprises all the physical elements of your technology—printers, monitors, processors, routers, and any other devices you use. So choosing new hardware for your business is an important job. It involves choosing the devices that will best meet your company’s needs—and it often isn’t a cheap process, either, so of course you’ll want […]