Articles tagged "Tech tips"

I started shutting down my computer like it's 1999. Here's why.

When's the last time you actually turned your computer off instead of putting it to sleep? I'm not sure I have since the '90s—that is, until a few weeks ago. Now I turn it off every night, and it's been life-changing. 

I tried replacing my computer with an iPad Pro. It did not go well.

Apple once aired a commercial where an iPad-totting child is asked what she's doing on her computer, only to ask what a computer is. The implication being that these devices are so great you don't need a computer, or even to know what a computer is.

Work software also works at home

The tools you use to coordinate at work can also work for other parts of your life. Here's how two Zapier employees brought their work apps home.

How we use data to keep our recruiting processes running smoothly at Zapier

Successful hiring is a multi-faceted process of deciding who you're looking for, finding that person, and then getting them started on the right foot. We like to think of it as four broad steps: kickoff, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.

How to stop Chrome from hijacking your media keys

You open a video link while listening to music. You reflexively hit the play/pause key on your keyboard to pause the music. The video pauses; the music keeps playing. Here's how to fix that. 

Why is Google suddenly asking for two-step verification? 

Is your Google account asking you to check your Android phone, or open the Gmail app on your Apple device? Nothing is broken—Google just changed how signing in works for most users.

Google Docs is switching to canvas-based rendering. Here's what that means.

On May 11th, Google announced that Docs is going to start using canvas-based rendering. It's a change that most of us won't be able to see visually, but has huge implications for what's coming next from Google.

How to find the free version of apps

It's not just you: finding the free versions of software is getting harder and harder. Companies are starting to hide them. 

You might already be paying for the software you need

Most businesses pay for at least one large software bundle. Whatever bundle you have, there's a good chance there are apps in there you don't know about. And that might mean that you're paying extra for software that you already have access to.

4 chatbot tips from business owners 

Plenty of small businesses use chatbots to answer questions and otherwise better serve their customers. These bots aren't just a gimmick—they make it more likely that customers will work with you. And with no-code tools, bots are easier to build than ever.