Category: Working from home

Microsoft Teams can now suppress background noise during video calls


The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has more people working from home lately, and that means more folks using group communication software like Slack and Microsoft Teams. So, right on cue, Microsoft has added a bunch of clever features to Teams to help increase productivity, including background noise suppression, and a ‘raise hand’ button to ask questions. As a Slack user at work, I’m so jealous right now. The AI-powered noise suppression feature works automatically canceling outworks by automatically canceling out noise from the background such as the rustle of a bag of chips, the drone of a vacuum cleaner, or your cat…

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Explore space using these free tools while you’re stuck at home


The World Health Organization (WHO) has prescribed social distancing to reduce the effect of coronavirus. So, more and more countries are forcing lockdowns and companies are advising people to work from home. I’ve been working remotely for years, so I’ve mastered the art of not getting bored by petting my cats and spending time in the kitchen. But that might not be everyone’s cup of tea. So, here are a bunch of tools that lets you explore space and different museum artifacts. ESA Sky The European Space Agency (ESA), has a tool called ESA Sky, which lets you explore the…

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5 easy tips on how to brainstorm with your newly remote team


The IDAGIO team officially started working remotely this week. The same week I was supposed to run brainstorming sessions, in-person, with people who don’t usually “do brainstorming.” I spoke to the design team the day before the first session to ask, “Can we do this? Is it going to be awkward?” The answer to both of those questions was a resounding yes. We did it. Then we did it again and again. It’s working. We’re brainstorming remotely and churning out ideas as if we’re all standing in front of the same whiteboard. If your team is new to working remotely, brainstorming,…

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Not a fan of working from home? Let us change your mind


Remote working is a pretty divisive topic. Some people absolutely love it, while others prefer the routine of going into an office every day.  Those in favour say they enjoy the flexibility that working from home gives them and tout the benefits in terms of concentration and productivity.  The are clear pros and cons to both sides, but what are the most common gripes people have about working from home and what are the solutions? That’s why Már and Yessi — the Growth Quarters dream team who have widely different opinions on the topic — had a chat to find…

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