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The Trick to Being Organized: Delete With Abandon
Trashing old files is fundamental to being digitally organized, but many people find it challenging. Our digital organization expert explains why it's so important and how to do it.
Working From Home Tip: You're Not the House Manager
Just because your work-at-home lifestyle is flexible, that doesn't mean you should do all the household chores.
Forgot About Pinterest? It's Surprisingly Good for These 5 Things
Pinterest is so good at organizing ideas that it might be time to revisit it—especially if you're planning a wedding, renovating your home, or simply figuring out meals for the week.
Timeboxing Works—But Watch Out for These Pitfalls
The time-management technique loved by millionaires has a few hitches in its system. It can still work for you as long as you know where it breaks down.
Want to Be More Productive? Look at Your To-Do List Daily
A looked-at list is a well-used list.
7 Simple Steps for Organizing Your Tax Documents
This system for naming and storing all the paperwork you need to prepare your taxes is easy, and you don't have to follow it perfectly for it to work.
How to Declutter and Get Rid of Old Electronics Responsibly
What should you do with old electronics and other things you purge? Learn how to reuse, recycle, and resell items you no longer want.
9 Tips to Make Sure You're Noticed in a Remote Job
Follow these pointers if you want to stay fresh in the minds of the people who might promote you.
How to Choose Backup Services and Software You'll Actually Use
We have quick, smart strategies for backing up your data—whether you're a perfectionist, lazy, or somewhere in between.
7 Easy Steps to Organize Your Desk
From placing your monitor at the right height to clearing space for your mouse, follow our tips to tidy your desk and optimize your productivity.
Clean Up Your Messy Cables With These 9 Simple Tips
Organizing a tangle of cords is easier and less expensive than you might think. We show you how to tidy up your work and living spaces using household items you likely already have.
Running Out of Storage? Clean Up Apple Messages to Free Up Space
Don't let videos, photos, GIFs, and stickers buried in text messages fill up your storage. We show you how to dig them out of the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
20 Must-Know Tips for Working From Home
Keep yourself productive and balanced, whether you're new to remote work or just need a refresher on how to do it better.
10 Cheap and Easy Ways to Level Up Your Home Office
Little touches, from cord wraps to houseplants, can make a big difference in improving your remote-work life. Our simple, inexpensive tips can help you get started.
How to Add Emergency Info to Your Phone's Lock Screen
This simple tip could save your life: Make your emergency medical information and contact numbers visible on your locked phone.
4 Things the Tech Industry Can Learn From Self-Checkout Lines
Everyone hates self-checkout. We might as well learn from its failures than repeat them.
Need Help Staying Organized? 3 Reasons to Write Things Down Twice
Whether you use apps, a notebook, or a spreadsheet to store important information, the key to making your system work reliably is always having a backup.
Tired of Resolutions? Follow These 10 New Year's Tips to Improve Your Tech Instead
Resolutions require sustained willpower. Checking off simple and effective chores is a better way to make small but meaningful improvements.
3 Things You Should Never Write in Slack
Don't dangle unfinished thoughts in front of your colleagues or write anything you wouldn't want an administrator to see.
5 Reasons to Shop Before Black Friday and 3 Reasons to Wait
You're in a better position to shop when not under the fabricated pressure of a time-sensitive sale. If you only care about the lowest price, though, wait for November 24...or January 1.