technology

5 Tools That Will Save You From Email

Picking the wrong tool can create more work than it solves

When you select the wrong tool for the job, you’ll create more work for yourself than you’re solving.

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How to Create Insanely Strong Answers to Security Questions

When you don’t have to remember the answer, guessability goes to zero

Don’t guess at how you entered your first-grade teacher’s name. Let 1Password remember it for you. While you’re at it, make it something no one can guess.

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Focus on the Internet You Need with a Dedicated Browser

Increase Your Focus and Productivity By Accessing Only the Internet You Need

Web apps are useful, but they can open you up to a universe of distractions. Load just the Internet that you need with a custom desktop app.

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Why I Have Four Scanners

The right tool for the right job

Productivity and organization go hand in hand. A good scanner will help you organize your paper documents, so you can spend more time doing and relaxing, and less time hunting and worrying. Here are the four scanners I use (though I could probably get by with two).

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The Convenience of Digital Books

The best book is the one you can open anywhere

With digital books, you’ll always have something good to read on hand. Technology is making books more portable and capable. It’s never been easier to learn.

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