Articles tagged "Tech tips"

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.

Type Less: How Text Expansion Apps Help You Write Long Phrases With Fewer Keystrokes

Take a guess: How many times have you typed out your home address over the past year? It's a string of around 30 characters that takes perhaps eight seconds to write. Just thinking about it makes my fingers sweat.

Manage Multiple Accounts: How to Quickly Switch Between Users in Any App Without Logging Out

At work, your teammates call you Jennifer. Out with friends, you're Jen. In the office, you correspond with colleagues using an email connected to your company's website URL. When at home, you keep in touch with comrades using an @gmail.com address.

25+ Hidden Search Features in Trello, Slack, Evernote, and More

Apple has "Finder" and "Spotlight Search." Windows offers "Search Computer." Google, well, you "Google." But when you need to find items in your online apps, where do you turn? The first place: the familiar search bar. Almost every app offers it.

Top 10 Tips and Tools for Managing Too Many Browser Tabs

How many tabs do you have open in your browser right now? If you said under ten or so, kudos--you probably don't have a tab problem.

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.

Turn Data Into Visuals: 24 Apps that Generate Reports and Charts

Humans love patterns—in fact, our superior ability to process patterns is what sets us apart from other species. We still need help drawing conclusions from data, though.

Make a Plan: How to Outline Your Ideas with 20 Powerful Tools

It doesn't matter how many ideas you have if you can't connect them. To turn those scattered concepts into a finished product, you're going to need a coherent plan. That’s what outlines are good for.

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.

Selecting Software: How to Choose the Best Apps for Your Business

You want to use the best software for your work—everyone does. Whether you're a cook or a web designer, well-made tools make your work more efficient, and more fun.