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It's not that hard to convert Microsoft Office files into G Suite docs, sheets or slides, so you and your teammates or clients can collaborate via Google Drive . But thing is, it's just so much easier if you don't have to. Now, Google has rolled out a feature that gives you the power to comment directly on Microsoft Office files, PDFs and images uploaded on Drive. You simply have to highlight the part you want to comment on in Preview mode (like what you'd do on a G Suite file), click the Comment icon that pops up and type what you want to say. You know what makes this update even sweeter? Your collaborators don't even need to have Drive installed. They can open, say, a document on Microsoft Word, and they'll still be able to see the comments you left and be able to respond to them. Google says this is just one example of "interoperability between G Suite and Microsoft Office products." There's also a Drive plug-in for Outlook that makes it eas...

Twitch has introduced a set of tools called Video Producer to help streamers "maximize excitement and engagement" around their pre-recorded uploads. Sometime today, broadcasters will be able to use those tools to create shareable landing pages and countdown videos (trailers!) to drum up interest for their latest upload's premiere. The tools will also give them a way to easily schedule re-runs, where viewers can still chat with each other like they can on lives instead of being stuck with watching conversations from the initial showing. While Twitch is still mostly known for its gaming livestreams, the platform launched the ability to broadcast pre-recorded videos back in 2016 as part of its efforts to become a more viable YouTube competitor. Twitch has added these tools for creators who regularly take advantage of the capability to upload content, those who prefer making edited videos with production values instead of doing live broadcasts. It had to, if it wants to...