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 …
My 3 Favorite Focus Tips
One of my most popular new sessions is called “Productivity Brain Break: A Facilitated White Space.” In the session, I share the easiest, fastest, best ways to be more productive and efficient, according to an analysis from a company called Filtered Technologies. They analyzed 100 productivity tips that were listed in all kinds of blogs to rank them by type, …
Apps that Save Me Money
I feel like I’ve been hitting it out of the park with apps that help me save money lately. It’s like I have people coming up to me and saying, “Shut up and take my money!” These apps do more than save money, but I’ve focused on that feature for this post. HEY! Because I saved so much money recently, …
Before you buy a smart speaker, consider these questions
Note: I make a small commission when you click on the Amazon links. Usually it’s about enough to get a Starbucks coffee once a month. Alexa Will Be Home for Christmas: Buying a Smart Speaker Device Like last year, many people will be getting and gifting smart speakers for the holidays. I’m all in on these smart home devices that …
My Big Mistake: Skipping the privacy setting on a new site
It’s been years since I set up a website from scratch with a new URL. But when my husband needed a new email address for our new life in Nashville, I volunteered to put a little something together on the fly. Here’s what happened. D.J. needed a new address. He and I brainstormed a new URL: addressyourstudentloans.com, and I popped …
Weather Apps for Every Personality
You have plenty of options when it comes to weather apps, so it may be hard to choose. Here are my recommendations based on your personality. Add yours to the list in the comments! For the Instant-Gratification Junkies: Dark Sky Dark Sky describes itself as a “hyperlocal” weather app, specializing in micro-forecasts for the two-foot square that surrounds you and …
Preserve Your Phone Battery in a Crisis: Infographic
If the power goes out, use these tips to save your juice.
Breakout Breakdown: Closed Captioning
Note: This is part of a 3-Post series on the tools I used to create one of my best presentations ever. Check out the Video Magic and the Design posts as well. The American Society of Association Executives is the association of associations… in other words, the people who attend this event are the people who hire people like me! …
How to Set Up Your Phone for an Emergency Situation
What if someone needs to get emergency info from your phone? Could they find it? Here are some tips to make sure someone can get the info she needs in an emergency (or if you lose your phone). DO… Set Up Emergency Info The best first step is to set up the emergency info button on your phone. On iPhones, …
How to Find a Phone’s Owner: An Infographic
So you’re in a coffee shop and find a phone… how do you find the owner? Or more seriously, what if someone is hurt and you need to call for help? Keep this infographic handy and share it! Oh, and read this post for tips to make sure YOUR phone contains the info it needs so you can be found …
Search Better and Faster
Ever hear someone say, “Let me Bing that for you”? Probably not. Google dominates the world of search engines with almost 80% of the market. Although it’s arguably the best tool, other search engines may help you find what you need more quickly and more securely. Deluxe Search Engines DuckDuckGo: Search Engine with Privacy Protection Besides having the most adorable name, …
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). Life happens… The presentation starts The cat jumps on my lap The plane starts boarding …
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