Articles tagged "Tech tips"

Why we write "Best Mac" articles

I did some keyword research for "best mac." The results weren't what I expected. "Best mac and cheese" is the most common "best mac" term, and "Best Fleetwood Mac songs" comes in a close second.

How to remove typos you accidentally added to spell check

I make a lot of mistaeks. We all do. Sometimes, while trying to fix my mistakes, I make another mistake. Like this: Clicking that option added my typo to my computer's dictionary, meaning spell check will no longer point it out for me.

How to force your Mac to stay awake

Your Mac goes to sleep after a few idle minutes, which is a good thing—your battery wouldn't last very long otherwise. Every once in a while, though, that's not what you want.

Efficient automation: How to get the most out of your Zaps

When I first started using Zapier, it was like a firework going off in my brain. I sought out things to automate: Time-tracking at work, invoicing, reminders to send grandma a birthday card, all of it.

How to figure out which junk you can remove from URLs

Have you noticed how long URLs are lately? Me too. I get a little tired of copying a URL and seeing a bunch of nonsense. What's going on? And can you delete any of that stuff? 

Free Dropbox accounts only sync to three devices—here's what to do

Do you use a free Dropbox account? As of March 2019, you can only connect Dropbox with three devices.

Find any email address for free with these tips and tools

While you can find and message most anyone on social media, email is a more personal—and more professional—way to reach out. Of course, finding email addresses isn't always easy.

How to create a PDF

PDF files are the best way to ensure they look the same on your computer and any other device. They're digital paper. And today, it's as easy to make a PDF as it is to print your file on paper.

Stop paying for software you can build yourself

Apple's "There's an app for that" campaign dates back to 2009, meaning it's 12 years old as I write this. The idea that you should find a specific app for every specific use case is deeply ingrained at this point. 

4 ways to use your CRM outside of sales

Using your CRM in innovative ways helps you avoid adding more tools to your tech stack, which means keeping costs down. So here are some creative ways to use your CRM for more than just customer relations.