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Multi-Tabs for Mac & Windows Desktop App

By John Xie May 11, 2020 3 Min Read

Multi-Tabs for Mac & Windows Desktop App

Hi Taskaders 👋 We’ve got some exciting updates for you today! Scroll down to find out. ⚡️ Multi-Tab Support for Desktop Ever wanted to open multiple projects and workspaces all at once? We’ve added the ability to open multiple tabs in Mac and Windows! Give our desktop apps a try. ⚡️ iOS & Android App In case you missed it, our mobile apps now include Recent projects and Activity feed. Easily navigate your projects and keep track of your team’s progress. ⚡️…

Keyboard Shortcuts, Custom Due Dates, One-Click Invite

Taskade Updates

By John Xie May 5, 2020 2 Min Read

Keyboard Shortcuts, Custom Due Dates, One-Click Invite

Hi Taskaders 👋 With summer right around the corner, we’re back with another exciting update for Taskade. Dive in and let us know what you think! ⚡️ Keyboard Shortcuts We’ve added new keyboard shortcuts to improve your workflow and productivity. From highlighting text to toggling views, you can perform actions quickly and with ease. ⚡️ Custom Due Dates You can now set custom due dates by the minute. Select the exact time to be reminded via email…

How Minimalist To-Do List Apps Help Distributed Teams Thrive

AI Productivity

By John Xie April 8, 2020 14 Min Read

How Minimalist To-Do List Apps Help Distributed Teams Thrive

Being part of a distributed team is cool—you can work how you want, when you want and (almost) without distractions. But organizing work in a 100% remote setup can be tricky, especially when your team doesn’t share a minimalist to-do list that’d keep everybody on the same page. So, how do you make sure your to-do lists, Kanban boards or product pipelines don’t become convoluted over time? How do you…

Work From Home: Where Is it Heading?

AI Productivity

By John Xie April 8, 2020 12 Min Read

Work From Home: Where Is it Heading?

The world is changing. While this may sound like a line out of a dystopian novel, the current events have accelerated a number of global transformations that were only simmering a few months ago. The exploding adoption of work from home (WFH) is one of them. 🤖 In this article, we take a closer at the possible impact of COVID-19 situation on the remote work environment. We also analyze some…

Y Combinator Fieldnotes: How to Grow and Thrive During a Crisis

Startup History

By John Xie April 7, 2020 24 Min Read

Y Combinator Fieldnotes: How to Grow and Thrive During a Crisis

Postpone and wait or adapt and move forward? Companies and organizations across the globe have been facing some hard decisions in the last few weeks. COVID-19 took the world by storm, and only a few, including Y Combinator, were prepared to ride the wave of crisis. Thanks to preparedness and willingness to embrace remote work tools, some businesses were able to quickly move from: 👉 Office work to telecommuting👉 In-person…

Google Wave’s Failure is a Great Lesson for Modern Real-Time Collaboration Tools

Startup History

By John Xie April 4, 2020 26 Min Read

Google Wave’s Failure is a Great Lesson for Modern Real-Time Collaboration Tools

Google Wave was the darling of I/O in 2009, but in two short years it failed. Understanding why can help us build better collaboration tools for the future of remote work and collaboration tools.

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Activity Feed & Recent Projects

Taskade Updates

By John Xie April 1, 2020 2 Min Read

Activity Feed & Recent Projects

Hey Taskaders 👋 Things may be hectic right now, but we hope you’re taking care and staying safe! We’ve continued to work on new features and product updates. Today, we’re excited to announce our new Activity Feed and Recent Projects page! ⚡️ Activity Feed Access all of your personal and team notifications in one place. Simply click the bell icon next to your avatar and instantly navigate to projects, tasks due, and comments with…

Designing a Minimalist Home Office in 6 Easy Steps (Updated)

Collaborative Work

By John Xie April 1, 2020 11 Min Read

Designing a Minimalist Home Office in 6 Easy Steps (Updated)

Are you among the millions of employees adopting remote work due to COVID-19? If so, chances are navigating your newly established home office still feels like sailing in uncharted waters. We don’t know how long this situation will last or how many businesses will embrace remote work for longer. What we do know, however, is that organizing a productive space at home is no mean feat. To get work done,…

It Always Seems Impossible Until It Gets Done

AI Productivity

By John Xie March 30, 2020 13 Min Read

It Always Seems Impossible Until It Gets Done

These are tough times. But as you’re fighting your own battles as an entrepreneur, there is perhaps no better benchmark of leadership and greatness to follow than the story of Nelson ‘Madiba’ Mandela. The black civil rights movement of the 19th and 20th centuries saw the rise of some of the finest heroes of our time. From Harriet Tubman, to Dr. Martin Luther King, to Steven Biko and many others….

Remote Work 101: Essential Tips for Working From Home

Collaborative Work

By John Xie March 24, 2020 9 Min Read

Remote Work 101: Essential Tips for Working From Home

Considering all the benefits of working from home, it’s no surprise many believe telecommuting is the future of employment. And we don’t need to look into our crystal ball to see that prediction becoming a reality 🔮 A survey by Owl Labs and Global Workplace Analytics found that 51% of on-site U.S. workers would like to work remotely in the future. Another 30% would consider it as an option (2019)….

Video Conferencing with Taskade ⚡️

Taskade Updates

By John Xie March 24, 2020 2 Min Read

Video Conferencing with Taskade ⚡️

Hey Taskaders 👋 Many of you are working from home now so we thought we’d remind you of our free video conferencing feature on Taskade. With our web, mobile, and desktop apps, you can chat and video conference with your team while collaborating in real-time. To start a conference call, simply press the Video Call button at the top-right corner of your project space. Be sure to share the project link with your team first to let everybody join…

How Remote Work Can Impact Our Fight Against Climate Change 🌳

Collaborative Work

By John Xie March 16, 2020 17 Min Read

How Remote Work Can Impact Our Fight Against Climate Change 🌳

The Connection Between Seemingly Unrelated Trends 📌 Remote work and climate change are staple topics for anyone paying attention to the news. Talking heads just love debating how the two are shaping our immediate and more distant future. But did you know that climate change and a preference for working remotely are not just running in parallel tracks? In fact, they can influence each other in a meaningful way. 💡…