Doug Aamoth

3 free daily word games to get your brain going in the morning

This 20-minute routine is sure to sharpen your mental muscles so you can take on the day. It’s fun, too!

3 free daily word games to get your brain going in the morning

3 free ways to improve a slow or shaky Wi-Fi network

Got balky Wi-Fi? Before you head off to the store for new hardware, try these three things.

3 free ways to improve a slow or shaky Wi-Fi network

5 time-saving tools that make Microsoft Edge a great Chrome alternative

Get more done with these handy tricks for Microsoft’s excellent web browser.

5 time-saving tools that make Microsoft Edge a great Chrome alternative

4 great Amazon Prime freebies you might not know you can get

Books, music, games, and more—all free with your yearly Prime membership.

4 great Amazon Prime freebies you might not know you can get

4 Gmail productivity boosters you’re probably not using yet

Visually organize your mail with a new set of stars, schedule messages to send later, harness the writing power of Google Docs, and more with these handy Gmail tips.

4 Gmail productivity boosters you’re probably not using yet

How to FaceTime from Apple to Android or Windows

It’s almost as easy as making a FaceTime call between Apple devices—and nobody has to install new software.

How to FaceTime from Apple to Android or Windows

How to use Alexa as a $30 medical alert system

Making hands-free phone calls from a $30 Amazon Echo Dot is easier than you think. And if you’ve got again parents, it could really come in handy.

How to use Alexa as a $30 medical alert system

These 7 fun, fact-filled podcasts will teach you something new

Entertainment facts meet great content with this collection of brain-tickling podcasts.

These 7 fun, fact-filled podcasts will teach you something new

5 free, ingeniously simple apps that will save you money

Lower your bills, find nearby deals, get cash back, and more with these free, easy-to-use apps.

5 free, ingeniously simple apps that will save you money

How to find remote-only jobs on the big job sites

Here’s how to find oodles and oodles of remote jobs on your favorite job site.

How to find remote-only jobs on the big job sites

Here’s the best (legal) site for free e-books, music, and movies

After scouring the internet for free content sites, I found that all roads lead to one spot. Bring your library card.

Here’s the best (legal) site for free e-books, music, and movies

7 time-saving Google Assistant tricks you should use every day

Automate your morning, turn articles into podcasts, find your way home, and a whole lot more with these Google Assistant time savers.

7 time-saving Google Assistant tricks you should use every day

These 4 free Chrome extensions each do one thing incredibly well

From dark mode to screen captures to note-taking and beyond, here are essential, no-fuss extensions every Chrome user should have.

These 4 free Chrome extensions each do one thing incredibly well

4 Zen-like games that clear your brain for more productive work

Yes, you can play video games during the workday. Here are some great options that won’t sink your productivity.

4 Zen-like games that clear your brain for more productive work

5 free must-have apps for your return to the office

Goodbye, comfy home. Hello, commutes and cubicles. These five essential apps cost nothing and will help you ease your way back into office life.

5 free must-have apps for your return to the office

Three easy ways to save on your Netflix subscription

You may be on a Netflix plan you don’t need. You might just want to put your account on hold for a bit. You could even be able to get the service for free.

Three easy ways to save on your Netflix subscription

These essential apps will help you clear clutter by going paperless

Toss that stack of old manuals, stop dealing with snail mail, get those photos in order, and more, with these helpful apps and services.

These essential apps will help you clear clutter by going paperless

5 time-saving Google Messages features you should be using

Set reminders, schedule messages, share your location, and more with these handy messaging features for your Android phone.

5 time-saving Google Messages features you should be using

5 free Zoom alternatives that break the 40-minute barrier

These free videoconferencing services don’t skimp on time or features.

5 free Zoom alternatives that break the 40-minute barrier

How to use your iPad as a second Mac screen for free

Turning your iPad into a Mac display is free, it’s easy, and it’ll make you more productive. What’s not to love?

How to use your iPad as a second Mac screen for free

Tech

How excited should anyone get over Meta’s VR headset prototypes?

An anthropologist explains why we need to use the same language when talking about the metaverse

How a tech startup is using AI to find better treatments for autism

News

Celsius ‘pauses’ social media communications and warns liquidity stabilization ‘will take time’

Snap is tired of being misunderstood—and it just hired one of the world’s best storytellers

They lost thousands of dollars to scammers on LinkedIn. The platform is fighting back

Co.Design

The sneaky way that corsets have reemerged in modern life

The 2,000-foot bridge was constructed without a single drawing

How the travel industry uses scents to improve your vacation—and entice you to return

Work Life

Getting work done in a world of distraction

This is how to find meaning in any job

The high-functioning leader’s new favorite four-letter word