Articles tagged "Technology trends"

How to make Dropbox run in the background again

Dropbox is great on computers because it syncs your files and stays out of your way. I love it for exactly this reason: I don't have to think about it. It just works. 

What is natural language processing (NLP)?

How AI can understand language—and talk like a human.

while True: learn(): Understand machine learning by playing a game

Learn about while True: learn(), a cartoony puzzle game that'll give you a big-picture idea of what machine learning is all about.

How to quickly find links to your Zoom meetings

Admit it: you've been late to a meeting because you couldn't find the Zoom link. It's a terrible feeling, knowing that everyone else is already in the call while you're fumbling through your calendar.

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.

How to automate a weekly Wordle competition for friends

See how a Zapier employee created a friendly Wordle competition using email and Google Sheets.

The only thing better than a spreadsheet is a spreadsheet with Wordle in it

As a part-time spreadsheet artist, I wanted to see if Wordle could be adapted to my medium of choice: Google Sheets. And here's the result: SHEETLE!

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.

Screenshot Tools, Tips, and Shortcuts: How to Capture Anything on Your Screen

Screenshots are the simplest way to show off your new program, point out a bug, and save that picture on Facebook to your camera roll. They're the easiest way to save anything on your screen.

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.