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Riot Web 1.6, RiotX Android 0.19 & Riot iOS 0.11 - E2E Encryption by Default & Cross-signing is here!!

Hi folks, We are incredibly excited to present the biggest change in Riot ever: as of the last 24 hours we are enabling end-to-end encryption by default for all new non-public conversations, together with a complete rework of Riot’s user experience around E2E encryption, powered by a whole new suite of encryption features in Matrix. We have released this simultaneously on Web, Desktop, iOS and RiotX Android! The things we needed to fix to turn on E2EE by default were...

You are working from home now. What are your next steps?

Here at Monitask we have always been fans of the teleworking model that allows people to work a few days a week or full time through a virtual office. Since the situation regarding Coronavirus changes every moment, and with the extra burdens of education-in-home and care of children, we know that this is easier said than done. Now that working from home is a reality for most of us, we have compiled a series of resources to help you adapt to your new work-from-home schedule.

Announcing new security and control features for remote collaboration

Millions around the world have had to switch nearly overnight to working remotely. But adopting remote work isn’t easy for every team. Deploying a messaging platform can be difficult for enterprises with high security, compliance, and control requirements.

Changing B2B Support Software Part 1: How Do You Know When to Switch?

Even in everyday life, people are bombarded with the concept of “change” and “switch.” Whether it’s driving by a billboard advertising a cool new car or seeing a phone company commercial on TV and wondering if you can get more data for less money, there’s always someone out there trying to paint a picture of a greener pasture. Companies want you to switch, but how do you know when it’s a good idea?

Everything I need to know about coping with crisis, I learned from the Agile Manifesto

We’re many weeks into the COVID-19 crisis and, I don’t know about you, but things still feel chaotic to me. Part of it is trying to work from home while also homeschooling a 6-year old and 9-year old. Part of it is trying to keep up with all the recommendations and requirements from our public health officials. The big reason things feel chaotic to me, though, is all the uncertainty.

22 Powerful Communication Quotes to Deliver Better Messages

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking to your partner, your children, or your colleagues – proper communication is essential. It can also be difficult to get right. The ability to convey your message can positively impact many areas of your life for the better but it takes practice. This collection of communication quotes will help you gain perspective, improve team collaboration, and make it easier to communicate well.

The Project Management Guide for Remote Teams

The end of 2019 was also the beginning of something catastrophic: the COVID-19 pandemic. The global pandemic has been responsible for threatening the economy and triggering debates concerning the second recession of the millennium, and for many organizations, it has also resulted in the immediate shift to remote work.

Tips, tricks, and tools for working remotely

In recent weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of people around the world to suddenly work from home. For many, remote work had been an occasional experience; for others, it was altogether unfamiliar. Now, working from home is the “new normal” for many of us, at least for the short-term. If you are new to remote working, it can feel challenging to adjust as you find a new rhythm for connecting with others and managing the workday.

Why we love/hate Slack, adjusting personalities, & influencing remote work culture

Last week we held the next session of our webinar series and asked the question, “How can product managers thrive when working remotely?” Craft.io CEO Elad Simon sat down (virtually) with Arif Gursel, CEO of ViBEHEAVY, for a lively and insightful chat that touched on the best ways for remote teams to communicate, avoid potentially detrimental tools, and the role PMs have to play in this transforming world of remote work.