The First Ever #PomodoroParty
This week I HAD to focus on a huge upcoming program, and with just three days in the office, every minute had to count.
So to keep me focused, I employed one of my best time management techniques: The Pomodoro Technique.… Get the scoop...
Your Best Focus Tools
You guys are brilliant! Monday I asked some of you what your best tools were for staying focused, and more than 100 people chimed in.
Here are three top categories of focus tools you’re using. I’ll be covering more in upcoming NerdWords. … Get the scoop...
Your Questions… Answered at Last!
Oh you guys… I have to apologize. We get questions about apps all the time, and here’s what happens:
- I see the question.
- I ponder the question.
- I start looking up the answer to the question (click here to see how crazy that process is).
Tech In Action: Setting up tools for caregivers
See the tiny lady to the left of the bride? That’s Nana, who brought my hubby into the world along with five other siblings. Nana lives a happy and healthy life in the mother-in-law apartment attached to her youngest son’s house, and the other kids work together to coordinate social outings, doctor visits, health monitoring and all kinds of other caregiving duties.… Get the scoop...
Instant Google Goodness: 8+ Things Google Can Do Instantly
This week I spoke at a tech conference for teachers, and I was reminded of the myriad of instant tools that Google puts at your fingertips.
Here’s a quick punch list of things you can do:
Flip a Coin
Google will help you flip a coin, roll dice, choose a random number and more… just by typing those phrases into the search bar.… Get the scoop...
Google Lens: Quick Text Captures on the Go
One of Google’s big announcements last month involved a tool called Google Lens. Using artificial intelligence and augmented reality, Google Lens will help you analyze images and what you’re seeing through your camera lens to add context, knowledge and interaction.
Right now the advanced features of Google Lens are rolling out to newer Android devices and will be embedded into the camera feature of newer Android phones.… Get the scoop...
Win an Amazon Fire Tablet!
I love these little tablets (see the review here), and I bought an extra one that I guess I don’t need because I haven’t even taken it out of the package. So I’m sharing with you guys!
Reviewing the Rocketbook Notebooks
Last week one of my readers told us about how much she loves the Rocketbook Everlast Notebook, and you guys loved it! So I bought a whole pile of them to review.
Bottom Line: if you take handwritten notes or draw things you need to save or share, this is TOTALLY worth the money.… Get the scoop...
Win a Rocketbook Color!
Hey, guys! I’m giving away the Rocketbook Color notebook that I tried out, along with the whiteboard crayons I purchased to use with it. If you entered last week, you can enter again for two chances to win!
Product Hunt’s Best Tech Tools
Oh. My. Gosh. You guys are going to ADORE this.
Product Hunt is the reddit of new tech products and launches. It’s one of my secret sources of the best apps that I share to you guys. Each day dozens (hundreds?) of new or updated tech tools are “hunted” on the site, and we community members upvote the ones we like the best.… Get the scoop...
Nine Reasons I Love Alexa
Just over a year ago, Amazon’s Alexa came to live with us in the form of the original Amazon Echo device. Since then, I’ve gone all in with Alexa, purchasing teeny tiny Echo Dots for different rooms plus an adorable little Echo Spot with a touchscreen face for my nightstand.… Get the scoop...
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