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Your handy productivity toolbox – Computerworld
First, it must be enabled (it’s off by default). Then a shared key must be generated and used to get the devices talking to each other, after which a layout can be arranged. There are all kinds of controls that come into play: a dozen for behavior, five keyboard shortcuts, and a smattering of advanced settings and troubleshooting tools. Figure…
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A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device – Computerworld
PixelShot (left) and the native Google Pixel Screenshots app (right). JR Raphael, IDG And the similarities stretch far beyond the surface. Just like Pixel Screenshots, PixelShot works to analyze your screenshots and make ’em more useful as an ongoing reference and resource. There really isn’t much to it, either: Once you open it up and go through its initial setup…
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‘Archaic’ legacy tech is crippling public sector productivity
‘Archaic technology’ is holding UK public sector workers back and is costing the taxpayer £45 billion, new figures show. A scathing government report due to be published tomorrow found that legacy technology is crippling productivity and damaging public satisfaction in services. Notably, the report found the previous government’s over-reliance on contractors has sent costs rocketing, and outages and cyber attacks…
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AI coding tools aren’t the solution to the unfolding ‘developer crisis’ – teams think they can boost productivity and delivery times, but end up bogged down by manual remediation and unsafe code
Despite its efficiency benefits, AI code generation and similar solutions may not be the panacea to the ongoing ‘developer crisis’, new research warns. AI code generation tools may have helped increase velocity, but deployment errors mean devs are becoming increasingly bogged down in manual tasks remediating the systems’ various failings. A new report from Harness interviewed 500 engineering leaders and…
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7 Essential CRM Tips and Tricks to Boost Sales Productivity
A customer relationship management (CRM) system is an important software solution that focuses on creating lasting relationships between your business and its existing clientele, while also assisting your sales team with identifying prospective leads and converting them into paying customers. CRM systems increase sales productivity by organizing client information, simplifying workflows, and automating the routine tasks carried out by your…
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Virtual reality could be the next frontier in software development: Devs are excited about productivity and virtualization benefits — but hefty price tags and health concerns may hamper adoption
Virtual and augmented reality could be the next big trend in software development as devs warm to the use of the tools, but there are still a few key barriers blocking adoption. VR/AR tech offers programmers a more focussed work environment, with a virtualized workspace but research suggests the platform isn’t quite mature enough for widespread adoption. JetBrains’ 2024 State…
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10 Cool and Useful PowerShell Commands for Enhanced Productivity
If PowerShell’s learning curve has kept you from embracing it, “cool” might not be a word you’d associate with it. But PowerShell is here to stay. It’s a core part of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Server 2022 and has immense power. In this article, TechRepublic will offer a few tricks that could come in handy. Besides, it is always…
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Boosting Your Productivity with AI Chatbots: Tips and Tricks
Summary AI chatbots excel at task management by breaking down tasks, suggesting schedules, and understanding context. They streamline communication by drafting emails, structuring documentation, and adapting messages for various platforms. AI chatbots aid in project planning by visualizing structures, recalculating dependencies, and incorporating historical data. Today’s AI chatbots are far more than simple question-and-answer machines. They can transform how you…
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Are ‘ghost engineers’ stunting productivity in software development? Researchers claim nearly 10% of engineers do “virtually nothing” and are a drain on enterprises
Just under a tenth (9.5%) of software engineers do almost no work, according to new research from academics at Stanford University. One researcher, Yegor Denisov-Blanch, posted the findings to his X account, dubbing the staff who work less than 10% as hard as the median engineer as ‘ghost’ engineers. These engineers do “virtually nothing,” Denisov-Blanch said, and it’s possible that…
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Workers are faking productivity levels, and it’s hitting businesses hard – ‘productivity theater’ is placing the burden on a smaller pool of workers and causing stress levels to soar
Two-thirds of UK workers are pretending to be more productive than they are and carrying out tasks to appear busy without actually doing meaningful work. Research from Asana found 67% of workers admit to ‘productivity theater’ in their daily workflows. This, the study noted, is a term used to describe workers performing tasks to appear productive without actually progressing in…
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