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John Brandon has covered gadgets and cars for the past 12 years having published over 12,000 articles and tested nearly 8,000 products. He's nothing if not prolific. Before starting his writing career, he led an Information Design practice at a large consumer electronics retailer in the US. His hobbies include deep sea exploration, complaining about the weather, and engineering a vast multiverse conspiracy.

Articles by: John Brandon

5 common concerns about remote working and how to solve them

By John Brandon published 14 April 20

Remote working brings its challenges, but practical solutions exist for addressing basic problems to the benefit of both employers and employees.

How to help your employees feel successful while remote working

By John Brandon published 13 April 20

Remote working doesn't means continuing just as before. Managers need to communicate better, and realize that some employees may be working harder.

Remote work and mental health: keeping employees happy

By John Brandon published 10 April 20

Remote work and mental health: A guide on how to keep your employees happy when working from home

How to prepare your business for long-term remote working

By John Brandon published 9 April 20

Don't let the rush to remote working leave you disorganized to the detriment of your business and employees. Check out these types for better working arrangements.

Remote working vs flexible working: How to know the difference

By John Brandon published 9 April 20

Employers need to be able to provide guidelines so that employees who are working from home know acceptable boundaries to qualify work.

VR is the future of remote working

By John Brandon published 3 April 20

Video conferencing offers benefits for remote working, but remains limited in terms of interactions. Virtual Reality could make the whole experience more engaging and productive.

Coronavirus became the catalyst for remote working. Here's what to do now

By John Brandon published 2 April 20

Working remotely means not just being organized, but being both supportive and communicating regularly with employees, as well as taking their health and safety into consideration.

Why businesses should offer remote work vs work from home

By John Brandon published 1 April 20

Working from home and remote working are actually two different things, and understanding how they are different can help with better planning.

The Volkswagen Arteon uses a safety shield that warns you about other cars

By John Brandon published 17 March 20

On the Road At a time when keeping your distance is more important than ever, how else could this tech protect us?

The Fisker Ocean has a solar roof that provides 1,000 miles of future-proof power

By John Brandon published 3 March 20

Made using recycled materials and able to generate its own power, the Ocean could be a sign of things to come.

A piece of tape fooled a Tesla Model S into speeding – how else could they be tricked?

By John Brandon published 26 February 20

On the Road Autonomous cars will be in for trouble if their designers don't account for human mischief and malice.

The beautifully understated nav display on the 2020 Jaguar XE is second to none

By John Brandon published 18 February 20

There's a temptation for in-car displays to add ever more detail, but the XE strips things right back, and is better for it.

I've officially started making conversation with my car, and I love it

By John Brandon published 5 February 20

On the Road The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has such a smart voice assistant, I no longer feel self-conscious using it.

AWS: Your complete guide to Amazon Web Services & features

By John Brandon published 1 February 20

A complete guide to Amazon Web Services, with linked-to full descriptions for many services, and a full list of current AWS features.

Dyson Lightcycle Floor review

By John Brandon published 31 January 20

Recommended

As a floor-standing task lamp, the Dyson Lightcycle is an amazing room accessory, one that is packed with cutting edge features.

What is AWS Cognito?

By John Brandon published 30 January 20

Whether you're looking to develop new apps or retain legacy ones, AWS Cognito can be a simpler, easier, and cheaper way to deploy and manage.

What is AWS VPC?

By John Brandon published 30 January 20

What is AWS Snowball?

By John Brandon published 28 January 20

AWS Snowball offers a safe and secured way to move data from legacy data backups to cloud storage. Read on for more information.

A new ‘calm’ setting on the 2020 Ford Explorer is a peaceful addition

By John Brandon published 28 January 20

On the Road More cars can mean more distractions, so a setting that cuts out the noise and clutter makes a welcome change.

What is AWS Console?

By John Brandon published 25 January 20

What is AWS X-Ray?

By John Brandon published 24 January 20

Tracking applications and user requests has never been easier with AWS X-Ray, for supporting low-latency data use.

What is AWS CodeDeploy?

By John Brandon published 23 January 20

When building apps it can be a challenge to ensure that code is properly deployed across servers. AWS CodeDeploy aims to make the process painless and easy.

The 2020 Jeep Compass has a 4x4 snow mode that kept me from sliding into a ditch

By John Brandon published 22 January 20

On the Road Driver assistance technology that's not just convenient – it's potentially life-saving.

What is AWS CodePipeline?

By John Brandon published 22 January 20

Automate code delivery for app development and maintenanc

The Brake Coach feature on the 2020 Ford Escape actually worked on the road

By John Brandon published 21 January 20

On the Road The feature shows you how effectively you're braking in real time, and could be used to teach an AI to drive better too.

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