There are two types of people in the world; sitters and standers. I fall into the former category. But when I was asked whether I would like to review a standing desk, I thought: This would be a fun experiment. I was wrong.

If you've ever wanted to open up Microsoft Office programs from your phone, it usually meant downloading each application separately. That all chances now that the Microsoft Office app has been released. Here's what changes.

If you’re struggling with time management at work, you might benefit from a clearly visible analogue clock.

If you’re someone who spends most of your day sitting at a
desk, chances are you know how awful it can make you feel at the end of
the day. Here’s how to set up an ergonomic workspace to keep you
comfortable and injury-free.

Quittin’ your job can feel great, but before you tell off that coworker who always annoyed you, kick your feet up and do nothing for two weeks, and ride off into the sunset, you should take a quick moment to think about what you want to take with you. No, probably not your awesome widescreen monitor, but what files and data—if any—you’re legally allowed to carry out the door.

You don’t need to be in the office to get work done—but sometimes it’s a good idea to make it look like you’re there.

Google is making an effort to bring the design across its suite more consistent. Its latest update extends to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides and we gotta say, it's looking pretty schmick. Here's what's different.

I still remember the first day I figured out how to run a vlookup command in Excel; I was sitting at my coffee table wondering what the point of this silly little command was. Once I realised its power, I never went back. As a business analyst at Stanford University, I turned to vlookup constantly to get through my day’s work.

Time is one of those things that we can all probably use more of.

The good news: You can still buy a standalone version of Microsoft Office (for now) instead of paying Microsoft regular money for a subscription. The bad news, however, is that you can no longer get a super-cheap, one-off copy of Office via Microsoft’s Home Use Program.

Microsoft Word. The name's practically synonymous with "productivity app". If you're reading this article in an office you've probably got a Word doc open right now, and you might think you've got a good handle on Microsoft's word processor. We'll bet you don't know as much as you think you do. Don't believe us? Read on for 10 quick tips and tricks for Microsoft Word.

I’ve worked from home for the better part of the last decade, which means I’ve read pretty much every article there is out there on how you can make your home office a more productive space. Heck, I even wrote an entire book on how to be more productive at work.

There’s a right time and place when it comes to yawning.

Every office has that one person that constantly has a story to tell or an irrelevant question to ask, making it so no one else in the office can actually get anything done.

Here at Lifehacker headquarters, I sit right next to our wonderful video producer, Heather.
All of two feet separate us at all times. While she works, diligently editing videos, I think to myself: does she judge me?

People with office jobs spend a large part of their waking hours sitting at a desk, one probably chosen for its utilitarian qualities. As long as you’re there, why not make it a more pleasant place to be?

It’s altogether possible that among some of the workers, friends and people with otherwise undefined relationships that make up its eight million daily users, the chat software Slack has delivered on its stated purpose of making work "simpler, more pleasant and more productive". In my personal experience it has sometimes accomplished one or another of these goals, though rarely at the same time.

When you work from home, it’s an easy habit to roll out of bed in the morning and instantly clock in. To begin your work day while you’re still pulling sleep boogers out of your eyes.

Workplaces are funny little ecosystems. You spend all your time working and developing complex relationships with everyone from the security guard to your shared desk mate, but occasionally, these fragile work friendships can go south.