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14 Best Video Conferencing Apps for Virtual Meetings in 2024 (Features & Pricing Reviewed)

By Dawid Bednarski January 19, 2022 38 Min Read

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14 Best Video Conferencing Apps for Virtual Meetings in 2024 (Features & Pricing Reviewed)

According to Gartner’s Digital Worker Experience Survey, near 80% of the global workforce is using collaboration software. That’s 44% more compared to the pre-pandemic world. No wonder many remote teams are on the hunt for the best video conferencing software to use in 2024.(1) But there’s more. A 2021 report by Transparency Market Research predicts that the global video collaboration industry will grow to $11.56 billion by 2027.(2) That’s hardly…

2021 Year in Review: Taskade Milestones 🐑

Taskade Updates

By Dawid Bednarski January 10, 2022 10 Min Read

2021 Year in Review: Taskade Milestones 🐑

Hello Taskaders! 👋 Another productive year is over. We’d like to use this opportunity to express our gratitude for the support and trust you, our community, showed in the last 12 months. We couldn’t have made it without your feedback, awesome through and through. It’s a little custom around Taskade that we reflect on what we’ve managed to accomplish and discuss our goals, plans, and aspirations for the coming year….

🎈 Virtual Background, New Wallpapers, and more!

Taskade Updates

By John Xie December 31, 2021 2 Min Read

🎈 Virtual Background, New Wallpapers, and more!

Hi Taskaders 🎉 We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: ⚡️ Virtual Background The new video chat is here with improved call quality, faster screen sharing, and virtual background. Give it a try for your next meeting! Learn more. ⚡️ New Wallpapers Customize your project with our latest wallpaper collection. Learn more. ⚡️ Add Block to Top You can now add a block anywhere! 🎉 Other…

The History of Keyboard Shortcuts: A Hidden Superpower for Productivity

Remote Work

By Dawid Bednarski December 31, 2021 23 Min Read

The History of Keyboard Shortcuts: A Hidden Superpower for Productivity

Most of us don’t give keyboard shortcuts a second look, especially when it comes to classic combos like ⌘CTRL+C and ⌘/CTRL+V. But in all their modesty, keyboard shortcuts are a true productivity superpower. In today’s article, we take a closer look at the history of keyboard shortcuts and how those simple key combinations can boost your productivity. 🤖 Before you start… Technology is the vessel for productivity. But how did…

Need A Second Brain? Use The Feynman Technique to Learn And Build Anything!

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski December 31, 2021 19 Min Read

Need A Second Brain? Use The Feynman Technique to Learn And Build Anything!

The Feynman Technique is one of the simplest yet effective ways to learn new things. Whether you’re into productivity, marketing, or quantum physics, this four-step framework will help you acquire knowledge in a refreshing and surprisingly humbling way. Learning things by heart sucks. It’s monotonous, uninspiring, and you’re likely to start bleeding key facts as soon as you don’t need them. And this is where the Feynman Technique, named after…

🏞 Project Background, Sidebar, Insert Emoji, and more!

Taskade Updates

By John Xie November 30, 2021 3 Min Read

🏞 Project Background, Sidebar, Insert Emoji, and more!

Hi Taskaders 🎉 We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: ⚡️ Project Background Full-page wallpapers are back! Select “Background” in the project settings menu at the bottom left corner and customize your project. Learn more. ⚡️ Project Sidebar Open the Sidebar navigation to quickly jump between projects and spaces. ⚡️ Insert Emoji Type “:” to search and insert emojis quickly into a task. Try it out! Learn more….

A Review on the History of Evernote and Digital Note-Taking (Updated 2024)

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski November 30, 2021 23 Min Read

A Review on the History of Evernote and Digital Note-Taking (Updated 2024)

There was a time when Stepan Pachikov’s Evernote—originally EverNote—was synonymous with digital note-taking. In today’s article, we take a look at the history of Evernote, the evolution of its product, and where the company stands today. 💡 Before you start… If you love note-taking like we do, be sure to check other note-taking articles on the blog when you’re done reading. 📗 Key Milestones in the History of Evernote Early…

How to Write a Digital Bullet Journal With Outliner Software in 2024

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski November 30, 2021 29 Min Read

How to Write a Digital Bullet Journal With Outliner Software in 2024

In 2013, Ryder Carroll’s Bullet Journal redefined the musty art of journaling and pushed it to the mainstream. In today’s article, we revisit the BuJo method and show you how to make a digital bullet journal using outlining software. 📓 Beyond BuJo… Hungry for more note-taking and productivity tips? Check other similar articles on the blog when you’re done reading. 📒 A Short Preface: Everybody Journals One of the earliest…

👍 Task Reactions, My Tasks, Desktop App Updates, and more!

Taskade Updates

By John Xie November 16, 2021 3 Min Read

👍 Task Reactions, My Tasks, Desktop App Updates, and more!

Hi Taskaders 🎉 We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: ⚡️ Task Reactions Add emoji reactions to any tasks and collaborate together. Learn more. ⚡️ My Tasks Upgrade All of your tasks with due dates will now show up automatically in My Tasks. Filter tasks created by you or tasks you assigned to others. ⚡️ Desktop App Upgrade Our Mac, PC, and Linux apps have all been updated…

Want the Best Startup Tools for Your Remote Team? Not So Fast!

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski November 16, 2021 24 Min Read

Want the Best Startup Tools for Your Remote Team? Not So Fast!

What are the best startup tools? Well, the ones that A) work as advertised, and B) your team actually wants to use. Simple enough, except compiling a well-integrated digital toolbox can be tricky. Here’s how to avoid common mistakes when building a dream startup stack. 🚀 Before you launch… We’ve covered a fair bit of startup ground on the blog. Be sure to check other similar articles when you’re done…

Your Work From Home Routine Needs Self-Discipline, Not Motivation

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski November 16, 2021 21 Min Read

Your Work From Home Routine Needs Self-Discipline, Not Motivation

As Bruce Lee once said: “I fear not the man who sets his alarm for 4:30, but I fear the man who doesn’t hit snooze.”* Ok, Bruce Lee didn’t say exactly that, but he knew discipline is king. So, how disciplined are you about your work-from-home routine? The awful truth is, motivation is overrated. That’s why in today’s guide we discuss the role of self-discipline in building a reliable and…

🚀 Upload from Google Drive, Dropbox, Instagram, Custom Repeating Tasks

Taskade Updates

By John Xie October 28, 2021 3 Min Read

🚀 Upload from Google Drive, Dropbox, Instagram, Custom Repeating Tasks

Hi Taskaders 🎉 We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: ⚡️ Cloud Upload You can now share files directly from Google Drive, Dropbox, Instagram, and Box in project tasks, chats, and comments with our new cloud integration! ⚡️ Custom Repeating Tasks Select custom repeat intervals for your tasks by Day, Week, Month, or Year. ⚡️ Project Banners Set a banner for each project or select none to stay focused. 🎉 Other Improvements…