In case of any emergencies you should make local connections so one may help each other!

Anyone have tips for fully virtual team building, both in a 1:1 supervisory capacity and within smaller teams of 3-5? We mostly use zoom and slack and have very few opportunities to meet up in person outside of conferences one or twice a year. Generally all millennials or younger.

I have a friend that is in his 60's; and a few months ago found he was allergic to Gluten. So he has cut out all foods containing gluten. Was at lunch with him and he could not order "wings" because they only made breaded ones. And he ordered a sandwich on a roll, but did not eat the roll. Looking are any recipes that he might be able to make; and help make his food life a bit better.

Thanks,

PS: He used to make yeast breads and his own pizza. Are there any good substitutes for actual wheat flour?

💻 As part of our June community celebration, we’re excited to launch a giveaway featuring a versatile and performance‑driven 2‑in‑1 laptop for one lucky member. The ThinkBook 14 2‑in‑1 Gen 6 (14″ Intel) Laptop is designed to adapt to the way you work—combining the flexibility of a convertible device with the power of Intel® processing, a sleek modern design, and features built for productivity on the go.

Enter now for your chance to experience seamless multitasking, adaptable performance, and the convenience of a device that transitions effortlessly between laptop and tablet modes to support your everyday workflows.

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Summer is here, and for those of us in tech or gaming, its going to be a very busy few months. Towards the end of summer there's Devcom and Gamescom, in July there is SIGGRAPH, and of course in June you have the whole summer of gaming month, with COMPUTEX, Sony State of Play, Summer Games Fest and more.

Even if you're not in tech, its a busy time for health and many, many other fields.

With so much travel coming up, I wanted to ask everyone what their best tips were for surviving business travel/the conference season? For me, staying hydrated on planes, carrying headphones with ANC, and making sure to have wet wipes, hand sanitizer and Vitamin C on hand have been a godsend.

How about everyone else? Excited to learn new things from yall!

Johannes Winkler, Head of Workplace at REWE International, shares why near zero-touch IT can boost efficiency and keep employees focused—yet warns against losing the valuable human connection between users and support teams. He discusses how automation can handle routine issues while still creating opportunities for meaningful interaction, and why strong change management and people skills are crucial for technology adoption in a retail-driven, non-IT-centric workforce.

📍 Download your copy of Work Reborn at: https://lnv.gy/4mnu6eT
🎧 Tune in and subscribe to our Work Reborn Podcast Series to hear more from thought leaders on how they are tackling workplace transformation

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Discussing Lenovo Work Reborn Research Report
00:53 Exploring Zero Touch IT Automation
01:12 Benefits and Challenges of Automation
03:13 Change Management in Tech Rollouts
04:30 Importance of People Skills in Digital Workplace
05:04 Conclusion

Wish me luck, friends, I have a second interview for a position I'm really interested in. It would be a career pivot (and it doesn't pay great) but AI has killed my industry, so I really need to move into something new.

🎉 6月のボーナス Giveaway：ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Editionを当てよう！

～Lenovo Pro Community日本のメンバーの皆様へ～

注目のGiveawayがついに登場です🎁
この6月は、次世代のAIデスクトップを体験できるチャンス！ボーナスプレゼントキャンペーンがスタートしました。
ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Editionを１名様にプレゼント！
ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Editionは、特有のSmart Suite機能、AI PC機能やさまざまなインテリジェント機能を提供し、PCエクスペリエンスを変革して、無限の可能性を引き出します。

🌍 対象地域：日本

🚀 注目ポイント

• コンテンツクリエイター、プログラマー、AI研究者向けの画期的な

  AI機能を備えた外観とパフォーマンスを両立した設計のプレミアムタワー。

• 多様な専門分野の要求に対応できるLenovo AI Fusion Solutionを搭載。

• 最大2基のNVIDIA RTX® グラフィックスカードで、3Dレンダリングなどの
  負荷の高い作業に対応

• アクセスしやすい上部ポートと、掃除時を教える粉塵監視機能で常に快適。

• MIL-SPEC規格に準拠した耐久性試験済み

🎁 参加方法

✅ 製品ページをチェック！
✅ "Enter Now" (今すぐ応募)をクリック！

🗓️ 開催期間

2026年6月1日 ～ 6月30日
当選者発表：7月上旬予定

👉 Lenovoの次世代AIデスクトップで、ワークスペースをアップグレードしましょう。

💬 ぜひコメントで教えてください：
ThinkCentre X AIOをどのようにビジネスで活用しますか？

ビジネスにはLenovoと若い時から決めていました。いまはX1Carbonを使用しており仕事も捗り助かっています。AIを導入しましたが比較的サクサク動きます。

IBMの配下(？！)の頃から数十年愛用しています♪
ThinkPad 系は特に最高です❣️

Halfway through the year is a good time for small businesses to pause and ask: Is our tech still helping us move forward, or is it creating friction?

A few questions worth asking:
👉 What’s working well?
👉 What’s slowing the team down?
👉 What should we invest in next?

Quick question:
What’s your top tech priority for the second half of the year?

💻 Hardware refresh
☁️ Cloud/storage
🔐 Security
⚙️ Automation
👥 Training/support

Drop your answer below — curious to see where other SMB leaders are focusing next. 👇

Great to be here

How many people are attending the FIFA event in NYC today??

Martin Versteeg, of MVX2, explains why effective change management is no longer optional—it’s critical for survival in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. He shares how the accelerating pace of technological change demands systematic, scalable approaches to guide people through transitions, and why experimentation, rapid feedback, and a willingness to fail fast are key to finding what works. Martin offers practical insights for helping global workforces adapt quickly, ensuring they have the right tools to succeed and leave their mark.

📍 Download your copy of Work Reborn at: https://lnv.gy/3JkRJ9k
🎧 Tune in and subscribe to our Work Reborn Podcast Series to hear more from thought leaders on how they are tackling workplace transformation

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Guest's Role and Industry Insights
01:04 Discussion on Change Management
01:34 Importance of Adaptability in Tech
04:04 Experimentation and Creativity in Change Management
05:43 Conclusion

Do summer month change how you work? Is there a more relaxed atmosphere? Or are deadlines constant?

I always try to stay cognizant of co-workers' vacation schedules -- especially those whose work depends on mine or mine on theirs -- because the deadlines loom always.

Meet Ryota

Ryota Nakamura is a busy guy. As CEO and Founder of BizOptimars Inc., not only does he present at events across Japan, conduct demos and training at customer sites for manufacturing companies, he’s also busy in whatever spare time he has.

A Microsoft MVP in Business Applications since 2020, he’s a fierce promoter of Microsoft Power Platform in online communities where you can find him under the user name, "Rinatamu.” With a schedule like this, you’d imagine he’d spend quite a bit of his time in an office.

Not the case. Nakamura conducts most of his business on the road, as a digital nomad.

This style of working comes with specific technology demands. For years, that meant compromise and extra weight, literally, for this founder.

Losing the Weight Problem

As Nakamura’s business grew and travel amped up, so did his tech needs. The performance he needed — running multiple VMs and containers, conducting demos, performing data analysis — came with weight he had to carry everywhere. "To work at the same level as in my home or office while constantly moving, I need a machine with sufficient performance — but such machines are usually heavy," he explained. “The PC laptop I traveled with weighed nearly 2kg, and that’s excluding the adapter!”

Battery life was worse. "Many PCs claim 7–8 hours life but realistically last only 2–3 hours," Nakamura said. Without guaranteed power access, that unreliability dictated the type and time he could work while traveling. Given that a large part of his days found him in trains, airplanes and automobiles, he couldn’t afford to be offline because of limiting tech.  

Nakamura's requirements for a new laptop were precise:  

• GPU performance for web meetings 

• Memory for running VMs and containers 

• Long-lasting battery life 

• Low weight 

• Hardware expandability, including HDMI and support for 2–3 external monitors 

• A built-in keyboard precise enough to leave an external one at home

After ample research, the answer was clear: The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition delivered. "Despite its astonishing light weight,” (under 1 kg he notes), “the ThinkPad offers high performance and excellent expandability," Nakamura said. "I’m able to very efficiently work on the go and deliver high-quality presentations." 

Nakamura presents and performs demos across Japan, conducts training at customer sites, participates in online meetings from hotels, and develops apps or devices for demos—on trains, airplanes, and sometimes in cars. 

When you’re developing apps from the backseat of a car, details matter. In environments like this, for Nakamura, the TrackPoint stands out: "For precise pointer control, it is indispensable;  especially in cramped spaces where trackpads tend to be inaccurate or prone to unintended input." 

The keyboard also gets high marks, particularly when he’s writing code, documents, or blog posts: "The ThinkPad keyboard has perfect key resistance and feels naturally integrated with my fingers, allowing smooth, effortless input — it’s like writing with a familiar fountain pen." 

And what about battery life? The perfect test was traveling to Hokkaido. It’s a long train ride and battery-powered operation was going to be essential, he said. Nakamura was not disappointed. “The ThinkPad can run for about 5 hours with no power source, which is incredible," he says. The X1 Carbon's robust battery makes his lengthy travel time productive. "I can work without hunting for outlets.”

Have Backpack and ThinkPad, Will Travel 

A recent flight to Thailand provided the perfect opportunity for Nakamura to test his new machine’s portability. The airline had baggage restrictions, but thanks to his ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition weighing under 1kg, he managed to travel effortlessly with just one backpack. Would he recommend the ThinkPad X1 Carbon to other nomad workers? "Absolutely,” he says. “The combination of light weight, high performance, expandability and compact AC adapter makes it ideal for nomad workers.” 

Since using the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Nakamura has noticed that his travel fatigue has significantly reduced. “I feel much more willing to work while on the move,” he says. “This has helped me build connections and grow my business in regions I wouldn’t have been able to before.”  

For Ryota Nakamura, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition has transformed travel from a constraint into an opportunity. “Without the ThinkPad,” he explains, “I wouldn't have been able to move so freely or present in so many locations. It’s the perfect partner for a nomad workstyle. Because when your work takes you everywhere, your technology needs to work everywhere too.”  

Pro Tip: Ryota discovered a useful feature users might not be aware of but he “highly recommends”:

Lenovo tablets can be used as touch-enabled external monitors through Smart Connect. You can check emails or documents on the tablet, then instantly use it as an extended display for your ThinkPad.

About the Author - Stephanie Goss

Stephanie has worked in tech for more than 20 years. During that time, she's held various marketing roles but retains a passion for writing, and specifically, storytelling. When she's not using her words to help build better business outcomes for her clients, she's working on a memoir and making moves to live part time in Barcelona. You can find her on LinkedIn and her website StephanieGoss.com.

For those who are not working from home full time, what is the longest you are willing to commute for a job? Would you put up with a longer commute for a hybrid role working at home a couple of days per week vs a full 5 day work week in the office?

Does your routine change at all in the summer or do you mostly stick to the same schedule year-round?

I've been slowly cleaning, organizing and fixing things since the start of the year. My schedule probably won't change much over the summer, but I'm hoping to dedicate a bit more time to finally get closer to being finished - or at least at a point where everything feels comfortable and under control.

Also do you ever do any summer cleaning or reorganizing or is that more of a spring thing for you?

Lenovo Pro コミュニティ・国内よりアクセスされている皆様、こんにちは！

現在、日本の会員様もご応募可能な「SMB Month Grant (中小企業向けの助成プログラム)」を開催中です。

いままでのご経験や実務を基に、あなたのストーリーをぜひ聞かせてください。
応募いただいた方の中から、見事選ばれた上位３名の受賞者様にLenovo Pro Rewardsポイントをプレゼントいたします。

Lenovo Pro Rewardsポイント助成額

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皆様のご応募、お待ちしております！

【2026年6月30日まで】 

プレミアムプレゼントキャンペーン 
フラッグシップノートPCが当たる！ 

今回のプレゼントは、インテル® Core™ Ultraプロセッサーを搭載の ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12です。
クリエイティブな作業や外出先での生産性向上に最適なパフォーマンスを提供します。 
複数エントリーで当選確率アップ！さらに、毎日応募も可能。奮ってご応募ください！ 

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賞品 
大画面でパワフルなフラッグシップノートPC 
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12　 1名様 

インテル® Core™ Ultraプロセッサーを搭載して、クリエイティブな作業や外出先での生産性向上に最適なパフォーマンスを提供します。専用のAIエンジンで最適化されたパフォーマンスにより、持続的なタスクと長時間バッテリー駆動を実現します。 

プロセッサー：インテル® Core™ Ultra 5 125U 
初期導入OS:Windows 11 Pro 64bit 
― Lenovoはビジネスに Windows 11 Pro をお勧めします 
メモリー：16 GB LPDDR5X-7500MT/s (オンボード) 
ストレージ：512 GB SSD 
Lenovo Pro 販売価格：お問い合わせください 
製品詳細： 法人のお客様（Lenovo Pro） 

信頼性と耐久性 

ThinkPadの信頼性と耐久性のために、米国国防総省のMIL-STD 810Hを採用しています。12の規格、26の手順、200以上の品質チェックをクリアし、極端な温度、圧力、湿度、振動など、過酷な条件下でも動作する信頼性と耐久性を提供します。 

高度なセキュリティ 

指紋センサーやIRカメラによる顔認証など、高度なセキュリティ機能がさらなる保護を提供します。包括的なエンドツーエンドのセキュリティ機能のThinkShieldがシステムを保護します。TCG V2.0準拠のセキュリティ・チップ(TPM)によりデータを暗号化できます。 

Meet Matsuoka

For Mitsutaka Matsuoka, CEO of Tokyo-based Comucal, computer reliability isn't optional — it's foundational. The company helps local small and medium-sized enterprises and municipalities adopt Generative AI and transform their IT operations. Comucal doesn't just conduct seminars; they work closely with clients over several months to build lasting IT learning communities within their organizations.

Matsuoka's priorities were clear: robustness, reliability, and a quality typing experience. “It’s important that I can focus on work without worrying about PC trouble,” they explain. “When you're leading digital strategy for clients, interruptions erode their trust — and credibility suffers.” 

Matsuoka’s ultimate decision to standardize all of Comucal's PCs to Lenovo brands came down to trust. "In terms of robustness and reliability, I believe ThinkPad is the best in the world," Matsuoka says.

That conviction comes from experience: Matsuoka purchased a T470s seven years ago — and in all that time, it’s never broken down. "Having dealt with unreliable hardware in the past, this consistent reliability is why I trust Lenovo exclusively."

Building a Fleet for Demanding Work 

Comucal now runs on 10 ThinkPads, including the X1 Carbon Gen 13 and T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon, along with Legion, LOQ, and ThinkBook models — a range chosen to match the team's varied and demanding work.  

Each employee has multiple Lenovo machines and tasks determine how each are used. For administrative tasks involving heavy documentation, the team relies on ThinkPads; for creative work focused on strategy visualization, Lenovo Legions and LOQs are the tech of choice. Regardless, says Matsuoka, all their work demands machines that won't fail. "ThinkPad handles all these loads seamlessly," they say. 

Reliability was Matsuoka's first priority, but stable performance proved equally critical. They define it precisely: "For me, stable performance means the system never slows down or freezes, even under heavy workloads. This is crucial for maintaining professional speed and ensuring client trust." 

That stability creates confidence. "Every time I work in high-pressure situations on the move, the battery life and the TrackPoint make me feel fully equipped for anything. I can focus entirely on the task without any technical anxiety."

Game-Changing Features: The TrackPoint and Keyboard 

A huge fan of the TrackPoint, Matsuoka says it’s changed how they work. "The TrackPoint allows me to stay focused on the keyboard without ever needing to move my hands to a mouse. This is especially helpful in cramped spaces like airplane seats or small cafe tables where there’s no room for an external mouse." 

Before the recent ThinkPad purchase, Matsuoka carried a mouse everywhere. Not anymore. "The TrackPoint has lightened my luggage and made my workspace setup much faster and more efficient; it’s improved my productivity significantly, including when I travel."  

The keyboard quality matters for work involving heavy documentation and strategy development. "The tactile feedback is exceptional," Matsuoka said. "Compared to my previous laptops, it has significantly reduced typing fatigue and input errors during long hours of documentation." It's part of what Matsuoka appreciates about ThinkPad's approach: "I particularly love the sophisticated design philosophy that balances functional beauty with practical utility."

"PC = ThinkPad” = Gold-Standard Computing 

Matsuoka describes their relationship with ThinkPad simply: "PC = ThinkPad." Elaborating on what that means, Matsuoka explained, "ThinkPads are tools that I can trust 100% as a professional. I believe ThinkPad is the gold standard of what a business computer should be." 

Currently, Matsuoka is using the X1 Carbon Gen 13 and T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon as their primary machines. While they handle each machine carefully, the build quality provides peace of mind. "They feel much more robust than any other device I've handled, making me more secure during hectic travel." 

As for the ThinkBook, that’s used as a backup in case of unexpected issues,” Matsuoka explains, “but when I'm doing live streaming, I use it specifically for chatting and monitoring the stream.”

Comucal + Lenovo

Would they recommend ThinkPad? "Yes, absolutely,” says Matsuoka. “For any professional who cannot afford downtime due to PC trouble, ThinkPad is the only logical choice for long-term productivity and peace of mind."  

When your computer can't afford to fail, ThinkPad delivers.

About the Author - Stephanie Goss

Stephanie has worked in tech for more than 20 years. During that time, she's held various marketing roles but retains a passion for writing, and specifically, storytelling. When she's not using her words to help build better business outcomes for her clients, she's working on a memoir and making moves to live part time in Barcelona. You can find her on LinkedIn.

Just had another former coworker (with a Master's and years of experience in cyber security) get let go. Who else is seeing this trend?

I think it looks really promising and powerful. I actually prefer mini-PCs, and I think this will help make them really efficient.

This Information Week article sums up Lenovo's technical contributions to the FIFA World Cup. Now, I'm curious to see what the AI-processed video from the RefCams looks like. ⚽🥅 👀

https://www.informationweek.com/it-sectors/lenovo-takes-a-shot-at-boosting-its-ai-game-at-the-fifa-world-cup