Macs
An Easy Way to Keep Your Mac Apps Up to Date
This app for your apps saves you time and minimizes the security risks that dated software poses.
Tag: Productivity
Posts on this topic examine how to get things done.
AI
AI Giveth and Taketh Away
I've seen oodles of statistics on AI this year, but one about productivity stands out.
Email
Adiós, Algorithms. Hello, Email. Remember Me?
My custom system for consuming information wasn't ideal. I solved the problem by reevaluating my relationship with my longtime foe.
Collaboration
The Better Collaboration Question
A short post on a nuance of working together today.
AI
The Case for a Regular Tech Audit
I'll take the benefits of curiosity over the costs of problem-solving.
Communication
Notion and Slack for ... Relationship Management?
Spreadsheets and group chats no longer cut it. The gap between work and personal applications is shrinking.
Announcements
Mac Power Hour
Sixty minutes with me will make you much more organized, productive, and sane while in front of your keyboard.
Collaboration
The Notification Struggle Is Real
You'd think that receiving relevant in-app alerts would be easy—and you'd be wrong.
AI
Why I Don't Write With ChatGPT
Thoughts on the generative AI tool that's taking the world by storm.
Collaboration
On Calendly Etiquette
When egos, tech, and the desire for efficiency collide.
Collaboration
Slack Continues Its Assault on Multi-Tasking and Manual Work
No, yesterday's updates won't eliminate multi-tasking. Make no mistake, though: Users will spend less time toggling between and among disparate applications.
Collaboration
On Blocks and the Future of Collaboration and Productivity
Virtual LEGOS and more collaborative documents will make Google Docs look quaint by comparison.
Collaboration
Zoom Tip #4: Creating a New User Role
What to do when Zoom's default roles just don't cut it.
Collaboration
Slack Slack Tip #6: Introducing the Resizable Sidebar
A subtle but useful new feature.
Collaboration
Zoom Tip #3: Running Simple Reports
Depending on your role, you can run quite a few useful reports.
Collaboration
Slack Tip #5: Quickly Edit Your Last Message
Scroll no more.
Collaboration
Slack Tip #4: Making a Public Channel Private
With a few clicks, you can control who can join your channels.
Collaboration
Slack Tip #3: Removing Apps
Here's how to eliminate one from your workspace.