Hi, Welcome Welcome back February 03, 2025 How time zones impact your work and mental health For better productivity and wellness, nearshore roles to a similar time zone. BY Nacho De Marco Imagine this: A team meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. in California. For software developers in Mumbai, it’s 5:30 a.m. the next day—prime … Continue reading How time zones impact your work and mental health
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How to run DeepSeek locally on your computer
Want private, high-performance AI on your machine? Learn how to install, optimize and run DeepSeek R1 models locally with this guide. Allen Martinez on February 3, 2025 Ever wondered if your Mac mini M4 Pro could become an LLM powerhouse? The short answer: not exactly — but it can run DeepSeek R1 models locally … Continue reading How to run DeepSeek locally on your computer
The hidden costs of martech sprawl and how to overcome them
Martech sprawl is real: too many tools, too little impact. Cut through the noise and invest in martech that truly moves the needle. Gene De Libero on February 3, 2025 Look at your marketing stack. That sprawling collection of tools tells a story of ambition, necessity and maybe a little FOMO. Some 14,106 martech … Continue reading The hidden costs of martech sprawl and how to overcome them
How to optimize your content for AI search and agents
To be visible, optimize your site with clean HTML, metadata, fast responses and bot-friendly configurations. Jed White on February 3, 2025 Want AI search engines and agents to find and use your content? Traditional SEO isn’t enough. AI systems process information differently. This guide breaks down key optimizations to help your content stay visible … Continue reading How to optimize your content for AI search and agents
Google AI Lets Users Ask Local Businesses Questions Based On Intent
Google AI Lets Users Ask Local Businesses Questions Based On Intent by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, January 31, 2025 How AI will change the dynamics of local media buys on national networks has become clearer with the launch of a lead-generation Search Labs experiment. “Ask for Me” lets people use Google AI to call … Continue reading Google AI Lets Users Ask Local Businesses Questions Based On Intent
How to convince your U.S. employer to let you work abroad
February 02, 2025 How to convince your U.S. employer to let you work abroad If you want to live and work abroad for a U.S. company, you have three options—and need these crucial skills. Working abroad might be just what your career—and personal life—needs. It exposes you (and loved ones) to new, different, and potentially … Continue reading How to convince your U.S. employer to let you work abroad
5 hallmarks of inspiring leaders that leave a lasting impact
February 02, 2025 5 hallmarks of inspiring leaders that leave a lasting impact Leaders either inspire or infuriate because their behavior greatly impacts others. BY Next Big Idea Club Adam Galinsky is a social psychologist and professor of leadership and tthics at Columbia Business School. He conducts behavioral science research, having published more than 200 scientific … Continue reading 5 hallmarks of inspiring leaders that leave a lasting impact
Productivity hacks that don’t cause burnout
February 02, 2025 Productivity hacks that don’t cause burnout If you’re looking to get more done without embracing hustle culture, here are some more sustainable tips. BY Julia Herbst Last week, in an article for Fast Company, author and tech executive Rebekah Bastian wrote about why she doesn’t read productivity books. The vast majority of these … Continue reading Productivity hacks that don’t cause burnout
Microsoft Defender’s VPN feature will be killed off at the end of February
Microsoft Defender’s VPN feature will be killed off at the end of February The privacy protection tool was available to Microsoft 365 subscribers. cheyenne macdonald Updated Sun, Feb 2, 2025 Microsoft Microsoft is getting rid of the VPN offered through Microsoft Defender. As spotted by Windows Latest, the company updated its support … Continue reading Microsoft Defender’s VPN feature will be killed off at the end of February
Google will let platforms and devices employees leave voluntarily prior to layoffs
Google will let platforms and devices employees leave voluntarily prior to layoffs The company is offering them a severance package, but they only have until February 20 to sign up. mariella moon Sat, Feb 1, 2025 GLENN CHAPMAN via Getty Images Google has given US employees in the Platforms and Devices team … Continue reading Google will let platforms and devices employees leave voluntarily prior to layoffs