I bought a PC recently because it has features my Mac doesn’t (gasp!). One of the functions I am CONSTANTLY missing on the PC is my Mac’s Handoff feature. It’s where I can copy something on my Mac then immediately paste it into my iPhone or iPad, and vice versa. Turns out I use this functionality all. the. time. It …
Upgrade Your Inbox with Third-Party Email Apps
One of the best things that has happened to us as professionals is that we can get email on our phones. One of the worst things that has happened to us as professionals is that we can get email on our phones. Even for me, email is one of the most frustrating tasks in my job. But if you use …
The Big Book of Apps is HERE!
My dear readers, I am thrilled that the newest book, “The Big Book of Apps” is now here! We haven’t officially launched on Amazon yet (waiting for the eBook), but you can order a signed copy at a special price by FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 (that’s TODAY ONLY). Here’s an excerpt that includes a sample of tools about sharing/storing files (Dropbox …
Don’t Fear the Laptop Ban: You CAN Work from Your Phone
The laptop ban. Oh how that worries me. I actually treasure the time I spend working on a plane. It’s uninterrupted blocks of time that let me finish up presentations, develop new content, catch up with emails (offline so that I don’t receive immediate replies and I can clear out my inbox) and just have clear thinking time without my …
Nerdy Tech Tools for a Nerdy Road Trip
In 1996 my sister and I spent 6 months working our way around the country (the picture is from Ames, Iowa in May 1996 or thereabouts). Armed with a Rand McNally Road Atlas and a Let’s Go USA travel guide, we visited 26 states without strangling each other. We mapped our route with a highlighter and just crossed our fingers …
Technology Tools for Traveling
Technology and travel go hand in hand, but few of us take full advantage of the free tech tools that can help us plan and organize our travel. Text Your Travel Agent HelloGbye Textable Travel Agent Bot Pana Travel Agent Bot with Human Backup Lola Personal Travel Service for Hotels, Flights and More In the new world order, we’re able …
Google Calendar: The Calendar to Rule Them All
We all need calendars – and more – we all need calendars that we can see and update from any device at any time. Few tools offer as much versatility as Google Calendar. You might consider it the building block of your time management system. The beauty of this relatively simple tool is its ability to import from, export to and …
5 Tools to Stay Focused
This week I’m assembling the best tools to help me stay on track as I push toward the finish line on Book #4. *****Help me stay focused… What tools can you add to this list?**** Pomodoro Timer Hands down this is the very best tool in my focus toolbox. The Pomodoro Technique was created by an Italian guy with a …
Nerdwords: Top 10 Office Apps
A guest post from Molly Gardner, Beth Z’s business manager. Working for Beth, a lot of apps and tools come across my desk. The ones you see here are my favorite tools that I use in the office day in and day out. This is the technology that keeps Nerd Headquarters running smoothly and Beth on the road bringing new ideas …
Our New Year Gift to You: NerdWords 2017
Happy New Year, Friends! Each year we put together every single app we talked about for the previous year into one handy guide. This year’s edition is the longest one yet. Flip through it. Download it. Print it out. Keep it handy. It’s full of great tech ideas for 2017 and beyond. NerdWords 2017
Your Favorite Apps!
This week I used Zoom.us to virtually meet with dozens of our nerdy community. I asked several people to share their favorite apps and tech tools — and I merged them all into one fun video! Thanks to everyone who participated. We’ll have to do this again sometime. Shortcuts: Molly and Sandy are both talking about uses for Canva.com starting …
Google Sheets: Great new feature will blow you away
Oh. My. Gosh. Google Sheets has gotten awesome. The somewhat-boring online spreadsheet app from Google now has a secret strength that will make you forget that you never took an Excel class. We all know spreadsheets can help you analyze data in all kinds of ways, but if you’re like me, you struggle with formulas. I can’t tell you the …
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