Work/Life: Fostering leadership in a time of uncertainty

On this Work/Life, we talk about the current business climate during COVID-19, and how leadership can be fostered and developed during these uncertain times.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: COVID-19 impact, Doom and Animal Crossing arrive, and more

On this Digital Trends Live, we detail the top tech stories, including the games Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing, Instagram’s disappearing messages, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Get H&R Block Deluxe + State Tax Software for just $22 for today only

File your taxes on the cheap with this great deal on H&R Block tax software from Best Buy, saving you $23. The deal is only available for today.

Ed Oswald     April 2, 2020

RingCentral makes remote working and VoIP communication a breeze for everyone

Does your business need a new VoIP service to make communicating remotely easier? RingCentral is a great all-rounder for different business sizes. Here's why.

Jennifer Allen     May 9, 2023

RingCentral offers 3 free months of VoIP to organizations impacted by Coronavirus

A rise in home working means you need a good VoIP service for communication. RingCentral is offering three months free for many businesses and organizations.

Jennifer Allen     October 16, 2020

Work/Life: How to stay productive when working from home

On this episode of Work/Life, we talk about working remotely from home. We give tips on how to be productive and stay sane when you’re working from home.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: TikTok nears 2 billion, Tesla’s Model Y, SpaceX, and more

On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech topics, including a wrap-up of current COVID cancellations, TikTok nears two billion users, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Google Maps wants businesses to add coronavirus information

With the coronavirus expected to cause disruption to businesses such as stores and restaurants, Google wants to ensure its Maps listings are kept up to date.

Trevor Mogg     March 11, 2020

Work/Life: The Importance of Taking Vacation or Time Away From Work

On this Work/Life, we discuss the benefits and importance of knowing when to step away for a vacation, or when to spend time away from thinking about work.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

The Best VPNs for small businesses

All small businesses need to take cyber security seriously. Here's a look at the best VPNs for all your small business, no matter what the budget.

Jennifer Allen     January 29

The best cloud storage options to support your small business

Your business needs strong and competent cloud storage for backing up files and supporting collaborative projects. Here are the best cloud storage options out there for sole proprietorships and other small businesses.

Jennifer Allen     April 21, 2022

Dentist fights to uncover identity of person who left negative Google review

The Melbourne dental surgeon says the online comments are unfair and have damaged his business, so he wants to launch a defamation case against the reviewer.

Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: U.S. vs. Huawei, Facebook’s ‘Hobbi,’ and more

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the top trending stories in tech, including the U.S.’s charges again Huawei, Stranger Things 4, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

How to set up your VoIP service in 5 easy steps with RingCentral

Looking to ditch the landline? Voice over internet protocol, or VoIP, is an efficient and cost-effective way to do it, and it's not as hard as you think: RingCentral is a great VoIP solution for calls, video conferencing, and more, and we show you how to set it up right here.

Lucas Coll     May 9, 2023

Digital Trends Live: Apple Maps returns, Super Bowl coverage, and more

On this Digital Trend Live, we talk the biggest tech stories of the day, including the return of Apple Maps, an electric Hummer, walking on Mars, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Work/Life: Identifying and overcoming self-sabotage

On this episode of Work/Life, host Greg Nibler sits down with Ciara Pressler, founder of Pregame, to talk about how we can often be our own biggest barrier to success. Pressler provides tips, tricks, and strategies to help you overcome self-sabotage so that you and your team can be more successful.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

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.

Aaron Mamiit     January 12, 2020

Work/Life: Making and keeping New Year’s resolutions and goals

On this episode of Work/Life, we discuss one of the biggest topics that comes up every New Year: making goals and resolutions. Pressler gives tips, tricks, and strategies to help you navigate the challenges and setbacks that many of us face when we lay out our plans for the upcoming year.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Digital Trends Live: Google suspends Xiaomi, Segway’s S-Pod, and more

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Caleb Denison bring you the biggest trending topics in tech, including Google suspending Xiaomi, OnePlus’s “disappearing” smartphone cameras, the Segway-Ninebot S-Pod, how to keep your New Year’s Resolutions, and more.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Work/Life: Deciding whether to stick with it or call it quits

On this episode of Work/Life, Greg Nibler sits down with Ciara Pressler to discuss a question many employees may have: Should I stay, or should I go? Pressler gives tips, tricks, and strategies to help you navigate the challenges and pitfalls of deciding whether you should stick with it, or quit it.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Work/Life: How to keep your sanity around the holidays

On this episode of Work/Life, Caleb Denison and Ciara Pressler talk about how to keep your sanity during the busy, crazy holiday season. Pressler gives tips, tricks, and strategies to help you navigate the challenges, events, food, work, and life to bring sanity during this insane time of year.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

How to make your Giving Tuesday donations count for even more

This past weekend was all about buying the best deals and shopping for the holiday season, but on Tuesday, December 3, it’s about giving back. Giving Tuesday has evolved since it started in 2012, and there are lots of different ways to participate. This year, PayPal will match every donation made, up to $600,000. 

Allison Matyus     December 3, 2019

Shoppers spend big (again) as Black Friday sets new online sales record

Online shoppers in the U.S. spent a whopping $7.4B on Black Friday, according to data from Adobe Analytics. The figure set a new record for the day, beating last year's revenue by $1.2B. It was also the second-biggest online shopping day ever in the U.S., trailing 2018’s Cyber Monday record of $7.9B.

Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

Smart Compose autocomplete feature will write your Google Docs for you

Soon, when you're typing something up in Google Docs, an A.I.-powered feature called Smart Compose can help you get it done more efficiently. At least, that's the idea. Google’s Smart Compose feature is a kind of advanced autocomplete tool that first launched with Gmail in 2018.

Trevor Mogg     November 22, 2019

Forget about buying business supplies, Amazon’s happy to restock for you

Amazon wants you to be able to restock office supplies more efficiently with its new Dash Smart Shelf. The shelf is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart scale that has weight-sensing technology to track inventory. The shelf tracks the stock for a product, and once it senses that item is running low, it re-orders it for you. 

Allison Matyus     November 21, 2019

Work/Life: How do I stay creative after all these years?

It’s easy to channel your creativity once and awhile, but how do you sustain it for years, or even longer? While there are some new tools to help foster your creativity, we give some ideas on how to accomplish this important task.

Todd Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Katai BlueJay 360 camera does away with wasted space in virtual meetings

The Katai BlueJay is a 360 camera with just a single lens. but rather than showing the entire immersive view, the BlueJay recognizes faces and gives each participant their own chunk of the screen, ignoring any empty spaces between. The 48-megapixel camera also offers a higher resolution than other 360 cameras.

Hillary K. Grigonis     November 18, 2019

Work/Life: What in the world is my boss thinking?

On this episode of Work/Life, we discuss one of the big topics many workers find themselves struggling with: Figuring out what your boss is thinking. Is there a way to hone in on how and what your boss thinks? You might need to put yourself in their shoes. We find the answers on this episode.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Dell slashes up to 45% off on all-in-one wireless printers for small businesses

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. If you have a student or professional on your list, Dell has a sale on a long list of printers going on right now but hurry because the sale only runs until October 28.

Kelly Kaliszewski     April 21, 2022

Work/Life: How to find and communicate the value of your work

In this episode of Work/Life, we discuss one of the harder aspects of working life: Communicating what you’re worth. How do you figure out your own worth? And how do you say it? We give tips and context to finding your own voice and clearly communicating your value.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

The most useful Slack tips and tricks

Learn the best Slack tips and tricks for your business team. We're going over the top Slack capabilities that every user should know for this popular business collaboration app. Find out how to customize notifications, use short cuts, add more features, organize your channels, and more.

Tyler Lacoma     February 2, 2022

Work/Life: How to ask for professional recommendations

On this episode of Work/Life, we sit down to discuss how to navigate one of the trickier elements of work: asking for a professional recommendation. How does one go about it? Which platforms are best? Are there things to avoid? Find out on this week's episode.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

Dell Semi-Annual Sale: Save on small business laptops, desktop PCs, and more

The Dell Semi-Annual Sale is on, featuring deep discounts on laptops, desktops, and server equipment. Even if you’re not a small business owner, this is a great chance to score some deals on a new computer, and we’ve gathered a generous handful of the best ones right here.

Lucas Coll     September 24, 2019

Help wanted. Vimeo launches a gig marketplace for video professionals

Looking for freelance video gigs? Vimeo just launched a new platform to connect video pros with businesses looking for, well, video pros. Vimeo For Hire is designed for videographers, video editors, directors, animators and more and is included with any Vimeo subscription.

H. Grigonis     September 20, 2019