Microsoft Teams’ new ‘Together mode’ aims to make video calls more engaging
In an effort to make video calls more “inclusive, engaging and reflective,” Microsoft is rolling out a host of new Teams features – including a viewing mode that puts everyone in the same room. Microsoft Microsoft Teams on Wednesday unveiled a slew of new updates to its video conferencing software, including a “Together mode” that puts participants in a virtual meeting hall. That and other changes will be rolled out to users next month. The most significant update is the new…
5 tips for remote IT onboarding
If you’re hiring during the pandemic, onboarding can be tricky. IT leaders share advice for developing a secure, seamless onboarding process for new IT hires at a distance. Wes Hicks (CC0) The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we get work done, with employees across the world working remotely. And, while some companies are laying off workers or shuttering their doors, others have found themselves in a hiring pinch, scrambling to recruit and onboard enough workers to meet increased demands.…
How to filter Outlook emails on all your devices
Mail rules filter incoming messages to keep your inbox clean — and one type called server-side rules can filter some emails no matter what email client or device you are using. Suwaree Tangbovornpichet / Getty Images I’m inundated with emails, so I use mail rules to maintain some semblance of order, coupled with a zero-inbox strategy. For example, automated reports are sent to a specific folder so I can read them later at my own leisure — and, most important,…
South Africa’s in-demand tech skills, and 8 top-paying IT jobs
The coronavirus pandemic has caused economic turbulence in South Africa, but IT skills are in demand and tech jobs are among the highest paying in the country. Here are the top in-demand tech skills and eight of the top-paying IT jobs in South Africa. TheGift777 / Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic is causing a cash crunch for businesses around the world, and enterprises in South Africa are no exception. It appears that retrenchments are on the rise, but the good…
H-1B visa entry ban: what lies ahead for Indian IT professionals?
Many of the H-1B visa applicants prevented from entering the U.S. by the president’s recent proclamation are Indian. We look at what the ban means for Indian IT professiona Thinkstock U.S. President Donald Trump is reserving U.S. jobs for U.S. residents, recently extending through the end of the year a ban on some foreign workers entering the country using H-1B visas. Indian IT professionals who had intended to work there will need to explore other options to find…
PowerPoint 2016 and 2019 cheat sheet: Ribbon quick reference
Our visual guide helps you find the most useful commands on the Ribbon in PowerPoint 2016 and 2019 for Windows, along with keyboard shortcuts for performing each action. Microsoft This download accompanies our story PowerPoint 2016 and 2019 cheat sheet. See that article for detailed information on how to get the most out of PowerPoint 2016 and 2019 for Windows. For the most part, the Ribbon interface in PowerPoint 2016 and 2019 is intuitive to use. It’s divided into a series…
IT heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 was a challenge for all IT pros — but some have gone the extra mile. Here are just a few who have stepped up, volunteered their tech chops, and repurposed their platforms for those in need. BlackJack3D / Getty Images / Alan9187 The COVID-19 crisis has impacted all of us in different ways. But for technology organizations around the world, it has represented both their greatest challenge and their shining hour. “We went from a very small percentage of…
What Trump’s H-1B visa order means for IT
H-1B visa applicants represent ‘a significant threat to employment opportunities’ for millions of unemployed, says Trump; IT firms say the move will damage the economy. Getty Images H-1B visa applicants hoping to enter the U.S. to work will have to be patient, as President Donald Trump has extended an earlier 60-day ban on skilled foreign workers entering the country until the end of the year, at least. The move is intended to protect the millions of U.S. workers who…
