With HomePod, Apple finally made its first serious (or Siri-ous?) step into the smart speaker arena. It’s a game-changing device that comes at a premium price of about $350. But right now, you can win a HomePod through Cult of Mac Deals.
Coordinating with team members, meeting deadlines, tracking various moving parts, it all becomes overwhelming. So keeping on top of complex projects can become a project unto itself.
High tech can also be high class. With the advent of wireless charging, thanks to Qi technology, the charging pads become a small part of our household decor. There’s no reason your Qi charger shouldn’t also add a touch of grace to your desktop.
Computers were supposed to make work easier. But all the different kinds of documents, data and sources we work with on a daily basis add up. So it’s easy to wind up a tangled workflow that costs productivity.
It’s tough to imagine how new furniture or room arrangements will look. That is, until you’ve actually lugged the various pieces into place. So redecorating your house can be a real drag, literally.
It’s hard to find a professional setting where Excel doesn’t play a role. So being skills in Microsoft’s flagship spreadsheet app aren’t just useful, they’re super marketable.
One of the key secrets of super successful people is that they read. A lot. After all, Elon Musk didn’t learn how to build cars or rockets by watching YouTube videos; he’s got a daily diet of books.
Even if you’ve got plenty of cash for an extra drive, storage space is not to be wasted. And one of the easiest ways to burn capacity is to let duplicate files stack up. Unfortunately, cleaning them up is a lot harder.
These days, everything old is new again. Pop culture is bursting with reboots, references, and a general nostalgia for the comfortable looks and feels of the past. Escapism aside, classic styles are classic for a reason, and they make a great look for modern technology.
How much of your time do your grammar and spelling mistakes take up to fix? Probably more than you think, and an app like Grammarly can help. But don’t waste time picking it up, there are just hours left to get it for almost half off.
Got an idea for an app rattling around in your head? Know someone who does? Are you looking to learn a valuable and marketable new skillset? If you answered yes to any of these, we’ve got a lesson bundle for you.
The more we use the internet, the more passwords there are to remember. And the more passwords, the more likely you are to forget one. Or, even worse, the more likely someone else is to find it.
Saving money is one of the most important things you can do, and one of the most difficult. We’re told to invest our money in a 401k, the stock market or, by some dubious sources, in cryptocurrency. Unfortunately, each is a risk (some more than others); what really helps is being able to watch and predict the course of your personal finances.
Writing is rewriting, they say. And a lot of rewriting is just correcting grammar or spelling. And unless you’re a professional copy editor, you’re not getting paid enough to polish every badly written email. So something like WhiteSmoke Web is worth checking out.
We live in a world saturated by images. So it’s extra hard to make photographs that stand out, especially as a professional.
Whether you’re looking to make a living or just make nice pictures, it pays to get expert instruction. Unfortunately, that instruction is also something you have to pay for. But not with this packed bundle of photography lessons and resources. Right now, it’s yours for whatever you want to pay.
Companies are hiring project managers at a record pace. The growing need to innovate while keeping costs down creates a booming market for project managers. So if you want to up your chances of getting a better gig, it’s a skill worth learning.
The best gear and gadgets don’t have to cost top dollar, and we’ve got the roundup to prove it. Included are a top shelf Bluetooth speaker, a WiFi-enabled 1080p camera, an air-purifying USB port and a super powerful portable battery. Even better, everything is discounted by a third or more. Read on for more details:
For the creative professional, your screen is your world. Being able to share what you see or what you’re working with is critical to the collaborative process.
You don’t need us to tell you that the internet is a dangerous place. Surely you need no reminders of the malware, data thieves, and snoops that swim the interwebs. And if you’re aware of all those threats, you’re probably aware that a VPN is one of the easiest security measures you can take to protect yourself.
It’s sad but true: each of your devices offers another chance for malware or data theft. So it’s important to take steps that’ll keep your devices safe.
Before Macs became so prevalent, it’s safe to say the majority of computer users were on Windows. While macOS prides itself on its seamless ease of use, there is still plenty of Windows software we wouldn’t mind running on our Macs.
Watching people like Elon Musk change the world every few seconds, it’s easy to feel less than productive. But even the top entrepreneurs and creatives are human, so their output is the result of habits that anyone can develop.
Consumers have come to expect a lot from the devices we buy. So manufacturers are getting better and better at meeting ever higher demands. Headphones are no exception, with high fidelity, noise cancellation, an wireless convenience as the new norm.
If you spend any amount of time at the keyboard, you’re probably wasting a good chunk of it. That’s largely thanks to correcting typos, but also typing common text strings like your name, email address, etc.
Almost anyone can benefit from learning Photoshop. For anyone who enjoys photography or toying with images, it’s the ultimate playground. But it’s also a great addition to any resume or professional skill set.