Articles tagged "Tech tips"

The Science of Background Noise and the Best Sound Apps for Work, Sleep, and Relaxation

In our increasingly buzzing, dinging, horn-honking world, it can be really difficult to find a quiet space.

The Best Software Discounts for Nonprofit Organizations

Running an organization isn’t cheap. With budget and personnel restrictions, it's often hard to get the latest technology approved or prioritized.

Stay Private: How to Hide Your Webcam, Mute Your Mic, and Turn Off Notifications

And... cut. Movies feel continuous, like a snapshot of real life. But really they're the combination of hundreds of cuts and snippets edited together with the best possible take of each scene.

Sound Smarter with These Vocabulary Building Apps and Tips

Have you ever felt that high from finally employing a new, SAT-worthy word, matching it to the exact meaning you're trying to convey? It's like fitting the last piece into a jigsaw puzzle; there's something incredibly satisfying about using words well.

Download Hundreds of Free Technical eBooks from Microsoft

Want to improve your tech skills or advance your career this year? eBooks are a great way to learn something new, and this huge collection from MSDN covers a broad range of computer topics, from tips on using Microsoft Office to programming mobile apps.

3 Free Apps That Make Time Blocking Easy

Time Blocking. It’s a simple productivity method—just schedule time to complete each your tasks, just like you’d schedule time for meetings. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most strategies difficult to actually implement in your daily life.

Excel Macros Tutorial: How to Record and Create Your Own Excel Macros

Spreadsheets are infinitely flexible—especially in Excel, one of the most powerful spreadsheet apps. Most people use only a small percentage of their seemingly countless possibilities, however.

4 Ways to Make the Best Decision When Choosing an App

The good news: there are more tools out there than ever before to help you accomplish your business and personal goals. The bad news: the number of software and hardware options available can easily weigh you down and distract you from your priorities.

The 13 Free Slack Apps That Will Make Your Team Even More Productive

Slack is a natural hub for many businesses, thanks to its powerful chat tools—but chat alone isn't enough to get things done.

12 Free Chrome Extensions for Getting Work Done

You're in your browser constantly. So why not make your browser as productive as possible? Google Chrome offers tens of thousands of extensions.