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Is Your Work Laptop Slowing You Down? Follow These 3 Tips to Get More Done, Faster
If your company-issued laptop is too restricted, sluggish, or just plain annoying to use, follow my advice for getting the most out of it.
How to Choose a File Backup Strategy You'll Actually Use
We have quick, smart advice for backing up all your data—whether you're lazy, a perfectionist, or somewhere in between.
7 Easy Steps to Organize Your Desk
From placing your monitor at the right height to clearing space for your mouse, follow our tips to tidy your desk and optimize your productivity.
Running Out of Storage? Clean Up Apple Messages to Free Up Space
Don't let videos, photos, GIFs, and stickers buried in text messages fill up your storage. We show you how to dig them out of the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How to Organize Your Files in 4 Simple, Foolproof Steps
Our veteran productivity expert details her method for managing digital files: It's simple to implement, and since it's foundational, it will help you organize practically everything in your life.
7 Simple Steps for Organizing Your Tax Documents
This system for naming and storing all the paperwork you need to prepare your taxes is easy, and you don't have to follow it perfectly for it to work.
Being Busy Isn't Aspirational: Why You Should Protect Your Time
Being busy, or even being perceived as busy, does no one any good. Here's how to ensure you have enough time for the things you need and want to do.
5 Warning Signs You're About to Derail Your Workday and How to Avoid Them
If you catch yourself hiding your task list or working on a project too soon, you could be in for a suboptimal day at work. Watch for these red flags and learn how to turn it around.
5 Simple Ways to Cut Back on Social Media
Social media can hurt your productivity and mental health, but quitting cold turkey isn't right for everyone. Use these strategies to limit your time on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more.
How to Prep for Time Off: 8 Tips to Help You Actually Unplug
If you want to enjoy your well-earned break, tell your colleagues more than once when you will be out, set up away messages, and make it difficult for people to reach you.
5 Reasons to Shop Before Black Friday (and 3 Reasons to Wait)
You're in a better position to shop when you aren't under the pressure of a time-sensitive sale. But if you care most about getting the lowest price, wait for Black Friday. We explain why.
Decision Fatigue? Remember These 7 Tips to Make Better Choices Faster
Taking action is a more likely path to success than ruminating on options. Follow this advice to get past the decisions that are occupying your mind.
6 Tips for More Productive Meetings
By identifying and preparing for the right kind of meeting, you make the experience more useful for everyone. Our advice helps you set up your meetings for success.
5 Tips That Can Seriously Improve Your Business Writing
Bullet points and bold type aren't always your friends for business communication. Whether you're writing for coworkers or clients, follow these tips to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
Skeptical of AI? These 2 Key Tips Make It Much More Useful
Although generative AI sometimes fails to follow basic instructions, it can still help you brainstorm. Follow this simple advice to make it work for you.
4 Note-Taking Tips That Can Change Your Life
Making the right kind of notes has helped me learn from the past, be a better adult, and occasionally make some money.
'Microlearning' Is Way Less Productive Than You Think
Apps that promise to consolidate book-length learning into bite-size nuggets are a waste of your time. Here's why.
3 Things You Should Never Write in Slack
Don't dangle unfinished thoughts in front of your colleagues or write anything you wouldn't want an administrator to see.
Dismissing All Your Notifications? 5 Ways to Make Them Effective
If your badge counts and pop-up reminders go unnoticed, you probably have a signal-to-noise problem—but it's easy to fix.
Who Still Needs a Printer?
Me! Despite what Millennials and Gen Z seem to think about printers being relics of the past, if your life is headed in any of these directions, you should own one.
