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The biggest lessons I learned while starting a travel writing business
Although it can be daunting, here's how to turn that side hustle into a successful business.
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Small business trend report: These 5 categories are on the rise
The pandemic only accelerated the growth of these flourishing businesses.
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10 best Google Chrome extensions for productivity
Work smarter, not harder with these free tools.
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Shhhh: The best YouTube channels to use as background noise when you need to focus
Improve your productivity with a soundscape to help you concentrate a little better.
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How project management can help elevate women in the workplace
These skills can help bring equity into the workforce.
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7 accessories essential to avoid becoming a desk gargoyle
Because you deserve an office space that doesn't turn you to stone.
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Love organization? You need Notion.
Notion is like if Google Drive and list-making app Trello had a beautiful baby.
By Anna Iovine
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Turn your laptop into a secure productivity and learning hub with this 3-piece deal
The ultimate WFH bundle.
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Boost your WFH productivity with the tips and tools in this training package
Time to start using those app features you didn't even know existed.
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Yes, Facebook really thinks you want to sit in VR meetings
Go into the office without going into the office.
By Amanda Yeo
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30 keyboard shortcuts every Mac user needs to know
Including how to see the definition of any word you highlight!
By Andy Moser
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How to create folders (aka labels) in Gmail and bring order back to your life
It may change your life. Or at least your inbox.
By Sasha Lekach
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Learning to use MeisterTask felt like yet another project on my to-do list
I didn't have the time or energy for it.
By Alex Hazlett
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Zoom meetings can now be automatically transcribed by handy Otter assistant
Can't attend? No problem.
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Notion is the underrated productivity app that may change your work life
An organizational app that you hardly ever have to leave.
By Srilekha Cherukuvada
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We've been working from home for 5 months. Here's what we learned.
Don't let tech problems ruin your life while you're working from home.
By Alex Perry
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The app that's helping me manage my time in the coronavirus age
Spending days at home during the coronavirus pandemic is stressful, but it's also an opportunity to change our habits.
By Chris Taylor
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Help your employees thrive with this collaboration tool
Check out this collaboration tool for niche industries.
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Forest is a useful app that helps you go phone-free by inspiring you to plant trees
Good for your sanity and the environment.
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How to KonMari your way to a happier digital life
If you've been watching Tidying Up With Marie Kondo on Netflix, here's how to apply her life-changing magic to your devices, apps, and social media.
By Chandra Steele
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Gmail's Priority Inbox and this search trick will fix your email headache
How to unearth all your old unread emails so you can actually clear them out.
By Alex Hazlett
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Google is plugging some handy new add-ons directly into Gmail
Your email account can now do even more.
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