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Justin Pot

Justin Pot is a writer and journalist based in Hillsboro, Oregon. He loves technology, people, and nature, not necessarily in that order. Learn more: justinpot.com.

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The 5 best team chat apps for business in 2026

Team chat apps aren't just tools—they're the modern office. That's obviously true for remote teams, but the appeal goes well beyond that. Companies that have a shared physical workspace increasingly depend on workplace chat to get things done.

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12 min read

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Slack vs. Teams: Which should your business use? [2026]

Team chat apps have made a huge dent in reducing internal email at organizations. They improve communication by encouraging brevity, allowing for opt-in conversations, and reshaping expectations about how and when people will reply.

By Justin Pot

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8 min read

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The 7 best email apps for iPhone in 2026

Many a tech blog headline and bold entrepreneur have announced that [insert app name here] will kill email. But like a wicked witch trying to kill a fairy tale princess, these new apps all fall short: Email is here to stay.

By Justin Pot

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12 min read

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The 5 best note taking apps for Mac in 2026

Your phone works fine for quick notes on the go, but for a more fleshed-out note taking experience, you'll turn to your Mac.

By Justin Pot

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11 min read


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