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Communication software allows people to send and receive information in various forms, including text, audio, video, and files, using computers, mobile phones, and tablets.

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Copilot is slowly pushing more AI into your Teams calls and chats

Microsoft is bringing deeper integrations with Copilot in Teams to help you collaborate with colleagues.
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How to create a new team in Microsoft Teams

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How your boss can spy on you with Slack, Zoom, and Teams

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Slack is down right now. Here’s what we know about the issues [Update]

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The most common Slack issues and how to fix them

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The most common Microsoft Teams problems and how to fix them

Man uses Microsoft Teams on a laptop in order to video chat.

How to keep your Microsoft Teams status active

Microsoft said that Teams has received a ground-up redesign, which will “empower customers to navigate the challenges of the evolving modern workplace.”

You can use Microsoft Teams to send text messages. Here’s how

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Hackers are sending malware through seemingly innocent Microsoft Teams messages

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Mobile-first: Empower virtual workers with Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams

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Microsoft Teams is getting new AI tools — and they’re free

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You can now try out avatars and virtual spaces in Microsoft Teams

A mockup image of Slack's Slack GPT chatbot, showing the Einstein GPT tool suggesting a new sales opportunity.

Slack GPT: attend meetings, summarize messages, and more

Slack is adding its own ChatGPT-like chatbot helper called Slack GPT, and it’ll be able to summarize messages, attend meetings and perfect emails for you.
Basic poll in Slack on a Windows laptop.

How to create a poll in Slack

Want to encourage more interaction with your team, get their opinions, or obtain general feedback? You can create a Slack poll easily in just a few minutes.
Microsoft said that Teams has received a ground-up redesign, which will “empower customers to navigate the challenges of the evolving modern workplace.”

Microsoft Teams is about to get faster and much easier to use

The latest Microsoft Teams revamp has been infused with AI features for greater speed and efficiency.
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Finally, you’ll soon be able to use 3D avatars on Teams calls

Microsoft is finally set to roll out a Teams feature that was supposed to highlight its place in the metaverse.
Using ChatGPT in Slack.

ChatGPT just launched on Slack — here’s how to use it

ChatGPT is now available within Slack and can be used for summarizing conversations, answering questions, or drafting quick replies. Here's how to use it.
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Forget VR. Airglass made me actually enjoy video calls

Online meetings need a reboot and Mobeus might have the answer with Airglass, an AR-fueled app that works with Macs and PCs with no extra hardware.
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Microsoft continues its unabashed embrace of ChatGPT and AI

ChatGPT is rolling out to Microsoft Teams now and could be part of Bing search soon, but if you want it to help you write in Word, you'll need to get an add-in.
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Microsoft Teams Premium uses AI to automatically recap your meetings

Microsoft has just made Teams Premium available for a short trial run, offering a range of new features.
The Microsoft Teams Communities features is now available for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family.

How to use the new communities feature in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams' new communities feature benefits personal and small business collaboration.
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You can now play Minesweeper (and more games) in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft has launched a new Work for Games app that lets Microsoft Teams users play games like Minesweeper and Solitaire in meetings.
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How to use Microsoft Teams

Looking for a one-stop shop for your team's communication, file-sharing, and videoconferencing needs? Learn more about Microsoft Teams' free accounts today!
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Microsoft’s new audio dock is part speaker, part USB hub

Amidst the buzz of the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 created at today's Surface launch event, Microsoft launched a few Microsoft Teams-centric accessories.
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How to record a Microsoft Teams meeting

Knowing how to record a Microsoft Teams meeting can be super useful if you want to go back over what you've talked about. Here's how to do it.
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How to leave a team on Microsoft Teams

Is it time for you to leave Microsoft Teams or switch to a new team due to changes? Here's how you can quickly leave an old team and what happens to your info.
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How to join a Microsoft Teams meeting

If you have an important call coming up, we're here to tell you how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting in four easy ways.
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This Microsoft Teams exploit could leave your account vulnerable

Security analysts spotted a huge vulnerability in Microsoft Teams, but Microsoft has decided not to address the problem. Here's how to stay safe.
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How to remove someone from Slack

When an employee leaves your organization, you likely want to prevent them from logging into your Slack workspace. Here’s how to remove someone from Slack.
A video call in progress on Microsoft Teams.

Hackers can now sneak malware into the GIFs you share

This new attack uses Microsoft Teams and GIFs to mount phishing attacks on your computer.
Good Morning GIF in Slack on a laptop.

How to add GIFs to Slack

Make your coworker’s day, say good morning, or let your employee know they did a great job. Here’s how to add GIFs to Slack for a fun way to communicate.
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How to delete or hide chats in Microsoft Teams

Sending messages by mistake or with typos is familiar to those who use Microsoft Teams. Here's a guide on how to delete chats on Microsoft Teams.
Using Slack on phone and computer.

How to Delete or Deactivate Slack Account

Slack is a versatile space for work collaboration, but if it's time to say goodbye, you'll want to remove your account from the workspace: Here's how to do it.
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How to make a Slack channel private

Need to make a Slack channel private for certain discussions? Here's how to switch a channel to private, what that means for your conversation, and more info!

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