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50 Years of Innovation in Video Game Console Designs

By Dawid Bednarski November 2, 2020 43 Min Read

50 Years of Innovation in Video Game Console Designs

Over the last 50 years, gaming has dropped the “not-too-serious” tag and matured into a booming $159.3 billion industry(1). To celebrate the dawn of the 9th generation of consoles—and satisfy our geek hearts—we take a look back at the history of video game consoles and the evolution of the user experience (UX) we all love them for. 👾 Insert coin to continue… If you want to learn more about the…

Managing Remote Teams: Challenges and Best Practices

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski October 19, 2020 24 Min Read

Managing Remote Teams: Challenges and Best Practices

Building a frictionless, perfectly-aligned distributed team is every leader’s dream. The good news is you can get pretty darn close to that goal by preaching—and practicing—a holistic approach to remote leadership. In this article, you’ll find answers to the following questions: 💡 Before you begin… This article is part of our series on remote leadership. Be sure to read our other stories for more practical tips: ✊ When Your Remote…

Distraction-Free Writing Starts With Taskade (Updated for 2024)

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski October 17, 2020 31 Min Read

Distraction-Free Writing Starts With Taskade (Updated for 2024)

Although word-processing has come a long way since WordStar days, many contemporary writers—George R. R. Martin included—still use legacy software for a frictionless, distraction-free writing experience. If you’re looking for a minimalist creative environment but don’t feel like going (way) back in time, we have something just for you. In this mini-guide, we’ll show you how you can use Taskade to conduct research, organize reading notes, outline documents, and—wait for…

History of Web Browsers: The Evolution of Online Productivity ⚡️

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski October 10, 2020 28 Min Read

History of Web Browsers: The Evolution of Online Productivity ⚡️

Do you remember launching your web browser to read this article? If not, don’t worry. The history of web browsers started over thirty years ago and we no longer notice how frictionless the browsing experience is. But have you ever wondered where it all began? In today’s article, we dig deep into the browsing history (put intended) to track down the key milestones in the evolution of modern web browsers:…

How to Boost Internal Communication in a Distributed Team

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski September 20, 2020 24 Min Read

How to Boost Internal Communication in a Distributed Team

How often do you touch base with your distributed team? If the answer is “whenever it’s necessary,” then you’re missing out on a number of interesting benefits of organic internal communication. Find out how you can leverage the power of dialogue to make your team more self-sufficient, tight-knit, and productive. Here are some questions we’re biting into in this article: 💡 Before you begin… This is another installment in our…

Seeking Balance and Tranquility: How to Manage and Beat Distractions at Home

Remote Work

By Dawid Bednarski September 20, 2020 24 Min Read

Seeking Balance and Tranquility: How to Manage and Beat Distractions at Home

Want to overcome distractions at home once and for all? Well, let’s just say you’re not the first remote worker to ask the question. If you feel you’re deep in the limbo of chronic procrastination, we’ll put you back on track in a jiffy. Work-from-home comes with some cool time-saving superpowers. ⚡️ Not only can you spend less time on prepping your food and work clothes, but you can also…

The Art of User Interface Design: Gaming and Productivity Tools

Remote Work

By Dawid Bednarski September 10, 2020 26 Min Read

The Art of User Interface Design: Gaming and Productivity Tools

Even if you’re not into gaming, it’s hard not to appreciate the craftsmanship of game developers. Gripping storylines, artisan visuals, cinematic sound effects… But all that would be for naught without a frictionless user interface, something modern productivity tools can learn plenty about. In this article, we dig deep to uncover some of the best UI tricks of video game designers and developers. Oh, and we also answer a few…

Remote-Friendly vs. Remote-First Culture: On the Crossroads

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski September 3, 2020 22 Min Read

Remote-Friendly vs. Remote-First Culture: On the Crossroads

Before the pandemic started, remote work was kind of a taboo. Many businesses were skeptical and even the progressive ones kept the majority of their workforce in offices. Now that remote policies are popping up all over, it’s time to pick a side: remote-friendly or remote-first culture? While being a fully distributed team doesn’t give us bragging rights, it certainly does come with a handful of observations. That’s why in…

Tips for Running Better Remote Meetings

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski August 30, 2020 26 Min Read

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Tips for Running Better Remote Meetings

Let’s face it. Remote meetings aren’t exactly thrills and chills. Most of the time, they’re boring, aimless, and a huge time sink. But maybe it’s not the dish but seasoning and we just don’t know how to host a video conference effectively? Well, whether you like it or not, remote meetings are here to stay. Gartner’s recent study found that 82% of business leaders want to stay on the remote…

A Single Source of Truth: Why Your Remote Team Needs One

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski August 21, 2020 29 Min Read

A Single Source of Truth: Why Your Remote Team Needs One

Shuffling papers, peeking into folders, digging through inboxes… Sounds familiar? If your remote team has a knack for disorganization, we have a solution. With a collaborative, single source of truth (SSOT) they won’t miss a thing, ever again. In 2019, Citrix and The Economist ran a collaborative survey “The Experience of Work.” Among the 1,145 business executives, 47% said that ease of access to business information is the key driver…

How to Stop Slacking Off Working From Home. End WFH Procrastination in 2024!

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski August 16, 2020 23 Min Read

How to Stop Slacking Off Working From Home. End WFH Procrastination in 2024!

If you’re like most “fresh” remote workers, chances are the new reality without a commute gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling. But as it usually happens with lit things, there’re some caveats too. In this case, it’s WFH procrastination that spoils all the fun. Whether you’ve fallen in love with remote work or already miss your cubicle, one thing’s certain. Motivating yourself to get work done at home is…

Multiplayer Software: From Games to Collaboration Tools

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski August 10, 2020 29 Min Read

Multiplayer Software: From Games to Collaboration Tools

Have you heard the news? Epic Games, the developer of a wildly successful multiplayer game Fortnite, has just announced a massive $1.78 billion funding round. Wondering what it has to do with collaboration software? Well, it turns out, multiplayer video games and collaboration software have much more in common than meets the eye. In fact, it was video games that popularized real-time communication and collaboration long before Google Wave’s debut…