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The “Add via URL” feature in Sunsama allows users to quickly create tasks by importing them from other tools and websites using a URL. To use this feature, copy the URL from the source (e.g. Gmail, Todoist, Notion) and paste it into the task creation modal in Sunsama. The platform will recognize the URL, suggest an import option, and create a linked task with a useful title. Users can also use the global add task shortcut to quickly create tasks without leaving the other tool. This feature works with integrated tools and generic websites, but importing from other tools requires setting up integrations in Sunsama.

GrammarlyGO is an AI communication assistant that helps you write better in the digital spaces you use most. It can help unblock your ideas and increase productivity for individuals and teams. You can prompt GrammarlyGO with basic instructions to get polished drafts in seconds, and it can even find ways to make your writing shine and give you new versions to consider. You can personalize GrammarlyGO to work in your voice with profile options for tone, formality, and professional relevance. It can also jump-start any document with ideas or structure delivered straight to the page you’re already on. Additionally, you can expedite your email replies by getting emails summarized and responding quickly to them using context-specific prompts. To use GrammarlyGO, you’ll enter prompts to generate text on-demand. With a Grammarly plan, you get a monthly allowance of prompts to help you write, plus suggestions for improved, effective writing.

The Dependencies feature within the Miro application allows users to map dependencies between Jira cards on a Miro board and sync them with Jira. It is available for Business and Enterprise Plans. Dependencies can be visualized as an additional layer of mapped lines, which are visible only when the Dependencies feature is active. Users can create, edit, and filter dependencies, as well as save, revert, or delete them.
Key features:

  1. Create new dependencies: Use the Dependencies panel to connect Jira issues and select a dependency type.
  2. View and filter dependencies: View existing dependencies on the board and filter by dependency type and sync status.
  3. Edit dependencies: Change the connected Jira cards or dependency type.
  4. Save, revert, or delete dependencies: Save a draft dependency to Jira, revert a synced dependency back to draft, or delete a dependency altogether.

The Dependencies feature can be useful during planning exercises, enabling real-time discussions and collaboration on dependencies between teams.

ClickUp introduces Conditional Logic in Forms, a powerful feature for creating dynamic forms that adapt to user input, streamlining form completion, and triggering specific workflows or automations. Ideal for product feedback, creative requests, sales lead routing, and IT service requests, Conditional Logic simplifies processes for businesses and saves valuable time. Business Plus or Enterprise Plans are needed to experience the benefits of Conditional Logic in Forms.

Arc, the innovative browser known for its sidebar feature, has launched a mobile app for iPhones. This app, focuses on bringing users’ Arc sidebars to their mobile phones rather than serving as a full-fledged mobile browser. The app is currently available on iOS for users with an existing Arc Account. It allows users to access their Arc spaces and bookmarks, but lacks many features of a traditional mobile browser. The Browser Company, which created Arc, intends to eventually replace users’ default browsers with their app and build their “internet computer” vision into a mobile app. The Arc mobile app also serves as a launcher for other apps on the user’s phone, furthering the company’s vision of creating an “operating system for the internet.”

Summary

The Sunsama focus bar provides a helpful way to stay focused on your tasks and manage your time outside of Sunsama. To use the focus bar, you need to reposition it to the desired position on your desktop, and use the ‘play’, ‘pause’ and ‘check’ buttons to start, pause, and complete tasks. You can also use keyboard shortcuts such as ‘f’ to focus a task, ‘spacebar’ to start the timer, and ‘command shift spacebar’ to toggle the visibility of the focus bar. Additionally, you can change the key bind from your account settings page and disable the global keyboard shortcut entirely if needed. Lastly, make sure you have the Sunsama desktop app running in the background (v2.0.7 or newer) to use the focus bar.

5 Key Takeaways

  • Reposition the focus bar to the desired position on your desktop.
  • Use the ‘play’, ‘pause’ and ‘check’ buttons to start, pause, and complete tasks.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts such as ‘f’ to focus a task, ‘spacebar’ to start the timer, and ‘command shift spacebar
  • reMarkable 3.0 is a significant software upgrade that introduces a new layer of functionality to the platform.
  • The upgrade includes the Connect service, which extends the remarkable experience to desktop and mobile platforms, allowing users to access and write notes across all devices.
  • The Connect service is priced at $2.99 per month, making it an affordable option for those without a reMarkable device.
  • Other improvements include better handwriting conversion and improved performance, including increased vertical scrolling abilities.
  • The upgrade positions reMarkable devices ahead of the Kindle scribe in terms of software functionality, and is a much-needed upgrade that takes the platform to the next level.
  • Notion has introduced a new feature called “buttons” that enables users to create automated setups with one click of a button.
  • Users can create custom automations with one click using buttons and cascade actions to perform multiple tasks.
  • The feature goes beyond the previous template button and allows for more structured and customized workflows.
  • The buttons feature can be linked up with AI strategy, and in the future, the AI could automate multiple tasks and become a big element of the feature.
  • Buttons can help update pages, properties, teams, and clients, and it is a great addition to Notion’s productivity tool.
  • Miro has introduced a new AI feature for its collaborative whiteboard.
  • The feature is currently in beta and aims to improve brainstorming and idea consolidation for teams.
  • The AI utilizes sticky notes and mind maps to help users expand and summarize ideas.
  • It also includes code blocks for generating code for tasks such as Google Analytics integration.
  • Other features include image editing and background removal, all available for teams through the Miro AI beta.

New Productivity Courses incoming!