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| | Otter.ai’s New Chrome Extension Can Transcribe Google Meet Calls In Real Time | The Verge | You can now use automated transcription service Otter.ai to transcribe and provide closed captions for Google Meet calls with the help of a new Chrome extension. Meetings will be transcribed in real time, and transcripts will be saved right to your Otter account so you can access and share them later. | What If Chat Overtakes Email in the Workplace? | BetterCloud | A lot of folks here at BetterCloud will tell you that I’ve been thinking about this question for months. So to ring in 2021, I’m going to take pen to paper and explore how close Slack is coming to beating email. I’ll also share what I’ve learned from some experts across the company who have helped me understand what it would mean for IT if a chat application made email redundant. | Windows Remote Desktop Servers Now Used To Amplify DDoS Attacks | BleepingComputer | Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) servers are now being abused by DDoS-for-hire services to amplify Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The Microsoft RDP service is a built-in Windows service running on TCP/3389 and/or UDP/3389 that enables authenticated remote virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) access to Windows servers and workstations. | Microsoft Edge Can Finally Generate New Passwords for You | PCWorld | Microsoft is poised to release several substantial security updates to version 88 of its Edge browser, including a long-awaited password generator and monitor. Edge 88 is rolling out now, according to Microsoft, though the new Password Monitor feature may take a couple of weeks to demonstrate any real results, the company said in a blog post on Thursday morning. |
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| Love Trello? Check Out 10 Boards That Can Change Your Life Today | MakeUseOf | Considering it’s never too late to be proactive, we bring you these Trello boards to inspire you as you gear up to achieve your dreams. These Trello boards can help you become strategic about your plans in the new year and help you have some sense of control over your life. | How to Always Make Windows Open at the Same Place on Your Screen | How-To Geek | Managing your open windows and apps can be a challenge. Windows 10 includes some built-in features for this, but Microsoft has another tool with even more options. We’ll show you how to make windows always open in the same spot. |
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| Enable Offline Support for Google Calendar on Web From Your Computer | Google Workspace Updates | You can now enable offline support for Google Calendar on Google Chrome from your computer. When enabled, you can view your calendar and events from four weeks prior or any time in the future by week, day, or month. This is particularly useful when you’re offline or have unreliable internet access. |
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