Initially released in the U.S. in November 2016 — Google Home — is a wireless speaker that lets users speak voice commands to control services like Google Play Music, YouTube, Spotify, Netflix. Google Home also controls smart devices from Nest, Logitech Harmony, Philips Hue, LIFX, SmartThings, and LightwaveRF. In short, it’s the Big Google’s answer […]
As a business owner I rely heavily on productivity tools to keep me motivated, focused, organized, and help manage my time. In fact, without these tools I doubt that I would be as successful as I am today — I can’t imagine life without G Suite. One of my favorite tools is Slack. It has […]
When it comes to productivity there are numerous external factors that can influence how productive your day will be. Everything from the temperature, background noise, lighting, and being satisfied at work can all play a role. One of the factors that’s not discussed much is all of the productivity trends. Not only do these trends […]
Online calendars have become a daily part of life. Even if you don’t use a calendar as diligently as others may, you’re still reaping the benefits of an online calendar. This could be receiving a birthday card online or meeting reminder, scheduling events or business meetings, or blocking out your day. The thing is, online […]
With the abundance of digital resources available today, it can be difficult to cut through the noise, focus your mind and get things done. And while one method might work for you, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a success for the next person. Luckily, there are a number of helpful apps available to support everyone’s […]
You wake-up every morning and launch into your routine, like exercising and reading. As your routine winds down you glance at your calendar to do list. Your relaxing and productive morning is over. And before your day has gotten started you’re already frustrated. Most of of us have to-do-list. And there’s a good reason for […]
From writing out to-do lists to setting smartphone alarms, sometimes everything you do to try to maximize your time and get things done doesn’t seem to do the trick. Luckily, with the help of some tried-and-trued techniques, you’ll be well on your way to boosting your productivity and getting your time back on track. From former […]
Thanks to your smartphone, you can easily set and be reminded of the doctor’s appointments, your kids’ school play, and conferences. Even minor tasks like picking-up milk or responding to an email are better with a quick reminder. It’s so much more effective than relying on managing multiple paper calendars throughout your home and office. […]
Just because your calendar is full of events, tasks, and deadlines doesn’t mean that it’s helping you optimize your time. After all, you could be overestimating — or (more likely), underestimating the time it takes you to complete a task or host a meeting. You need some calendar hacks to help you optimize and save […]
If you’re like most of us, you jot down an appointment reminder, add an event, or review your calendar without putting much thought into how it has all come together. But, make no mistake, the evolution of the Calendar will continue over the next 10 years; maybe longer. The ongoing history is fascinating. Methods of timekeeping […]
