Jon Udell
Jon Udell is a freelance technology journalist, open source developer, and former "blogger in chief" for InfoWorld.
What is TypeScript? Industrial-strength JavaScript
JavaScript is the language of the web, but it’s tough to manage for enterprise-scale development. TypeScript offers an attractive alternative
Screencasting captures what words can’t
Screencasting and screensharing are two easy tools at your disposal when you want to share best practices and details that might otherwise be lost
The art of working globally, office not included
Working remotely has real advantages, but when you're a global team without a home base, sometimes everyone has to get in the same room
Break the tyranny of native mobile apps
Once freedom reigned in the form of Web apps that worked across every platform. Mobile apps have taken a big step back with platform lock-in -- but there's hope
Trello: Collaboration is in the cards
Trello lets workgroups develop and track their workflows collaboratively using a familiar card metaphor -- and provides APIs for further customization
Windows 10 hardware tale has a happy ending
It took four units, but convertible laptop glory was eventually attained. Now one more tweak might win a few more Windows 10 converts
Windows 10 hardware is off to a shaky start
Following the Windows 8 debacle, you'd think top-tier Windows 10 hardware vendors would be extra careful to ensure their shipping laptops actually work
Microsoft doesn't get collaboration -- but it might
Despite a mix of solutions from SharePoint to Office 365 Groups, Microsoft's approach to collaboration is stuck in the past -- it doesn't have to be that way
Google falls behind the curve in collaboration
Google Drive and Docs live on their own quirky island, limiting interoperability and usefulness in helping groups get work done
Where GitHub, Slack, and Trello fall short for collaboration
GitHub combines many desirable features for project management and teamwork, but it can't quite meet everyone's needs or preferences
