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Microsoft Releases Transcription Services in Word

Microsoft has announced Transcribe in Word, a new feature that allows users to record and transcribe conversations directly in Word for the web.

August 25, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As a journalist, transcribing audio is my least favorite thing to do. It usually takes more time than the actual interview itself. But, it’s necessary to get it right to avoid misquoting or misinterpreting comments. I’ve made use of some other artificial intelligence-based transcription apps and then moved that text over to Microsoft Word, but […]

Continuing online learning trend, Nashville students will receive two hours of real-time instruction, but rest of day will be at their own pace.

July 16, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Some major U.S. school districts have announced they’ll start the upcoming school year completely online. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), which have approximately 720,000 students combined, made the announcement Monday that they won’t be bringing students back to classrooms when school starts next month, reports ABC […]

The Death of Guardzilla Suggests DIY Security is Still Too Risky

June 29, 2020 Steve Karantzoulidis Leave a Comment

There are far, far too many defunct DIY security companies and products. Guardzilla is the latest. The company, which offered a lineup of DIY security cameras with a live 360° view, appears to have gone out of business. Guardzilla’s homepage is now blank except for a message that reads, “We deeply regret that these troubling times have […]

Three Returns You Should Expect with Collaboration Technology Investment

Collaboration technology ROI includes saving your org money, giving producitivty a shot in the arm, & meeting the needs of a changing world.

June 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Collaboration technology like unified communication systems, productivity platforms, screen sharing, videoconferencing, instant messaging, online whiteboards, file sharing and a litany of other solutions are now a must-have in business. Their ROI isn’t that difficult to determine. This technology is designed to make your organization function seamlessly and effectively regardless of if your workforce is working […]

Windows 10 2004 Includes New Cortana Productivity Features

Microsoft’s latest version of Windows introduces a new chat-based Cortana experience that focuses on enhancing productivity.

June 3, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Windows 10 2004 includes a litany of new updates and features, with one of the more high-profile improvements being made to Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana. Microsoft’s latest version of Windows introduces a new chat-based Cortana experience that focuses on enhancing productivity while retaining the natural language features that made Cortana popular. Users can ask Cortana […]

Zoom Goes Down For Church Service Sunday Morning

The usually reliable Zoom conferencing platform went down Sunday morning for many U.S. and U.K. users logging on for church services.

May 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Zoom’s usage has exploded since the coronavirus pandemic forced workers across the world to work remotely, and the platform has largely held up to accommodate that large increase in traffic. That’s why it was a bit of a surprise as the service went down for a significant length of time Sunday, affecting churches and other […]

Four Steps to Avoid WFH Burnout

If you and your staff are feeling burnt out from the coronavirus and working from home, there are simple things you can do to stay sharp.

May 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The team at My TechDecisions, Commercial Integrator, CE Pro, Security Sales & Integration, Campus Safety and our other sister brands have been working from home now for two months. To say that I’m sick of working where I like to relax and unwind is an understatement, especially since I don’t really have a dedicated office […]

Virtual Commencement Disrupted by Racist Zoombombs

The Oklahoma City University’s virtual commencement was interrupted by racist zoombombs, or hacks on the event's platform.

May 14, 2020 Robin Hattersley-Gray Leave a Comment

Oklahoma City University held a virtual commencement recently that was hijacked by “Zoombombs” that let hackers disrupt the event with racial slurs and a swastika. The online event was intended to give the school’s approximately 650 graduates some semblance of the pomp and circumstance they missed because the in-person commencement ceremony was cancelled due to […]

NewsGuard, Now Free on Microsoft Edge, Can Help You Make Informed Decisions

News credibility rating service NewsGuard is now free for Microsoft Edge users as tech industry fights misinformation on COVID-19.

May 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Let’s face it: news and information in the age of the coronavirus is coming quickly. Every day, there are more numbers, stats, data, allegations and controversies centering around the pandemic from countless sources. In these times, business leaders should rely only on qualified and trusted sources to help them make informed decisions about the future […]

Collaboration Solutions Are Now Crucial To Any Organization

Collaboration technologies can help your organization work more efficiently and effectively both internally and with customers and clients.

May 12, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If your organization hasn’t already invested in collaboration technology, you’re behind the ball, according to installers and software providers. Collaboration technology like unified communication systems, productivity platforms, screen sharing, videoconferencing, instant messaging, online whiteboards, file sharing and others are now a crucial component to doing business. According to Aaron McArdle, CEO of conference room installer […]