December 1, 2024
Leave Your Phone Behind
Many of us are so tied to our smartphones, we won't go anywhere without them. What if I need to contact someone? What if someone needs to contact me? What if I want to take a picture? Or get directions? Or ask ChatGPT something?
Guess what — you don't need your phone. For thousands of years, people left their houses without phones, and they managed well. Sure, smartphones make a lot of things easier, but you don't need your phone every moment of the day.
2024
2023
December | Try a Smart Doorbell |
November | Use a Silent Mode Backup |
October | Know the Difference Between Bytes and Bits |
September | Check Your Internet Speed |
August | Regularly Restart Your Computer |
July | Scan Your Documents and Receipts |
June | Try a Hard Mouse Mat |
May | Use a Mouse Wrist Rest |
April | Use an External Microphone |
March | Give Your Speakers Time to Break In |
February | Search to Open an App |
January | Choose an SSD instead of an HDD |
2022
December | Wait to Enter Your Email Address |
November | Cancel Your Subscription Immediately |
October | Email Files as Compressed Archives |
September | Clean Out Your Downloads Folder |
August | Perfect Punctuation is Not Necessary |
July | Clean Out Your PC |
June | Choose the Best Video Orientation |
May | Take Digital Call Logs |
April | Choose a Good Email Subject |
March | Turn Off Your Smartphone Camera |
February | Remove Tracking Parameters from URLs |
January | Exercise More at Work |
2021
December | Turn Off "Do Not Track" |
November | Reduce Screen Glare |
October | Lower Your Hands for Correct Typing Posture |
September | Test Your Audio Before the Call |
August | Use Multiple Browsers |
July | Block Spam Calls on Your Smartphone |
June | Wash Your Hands Before You Type |
May | Fix Bright Spots on a Flatscreen Display |
April | Wait to Upgrade (Your Hardware) |
March | Use Your Smart TV Apps |
February | Organize Your Photos Monthly |
January | Use Online and Offline Backups |
2020
December | Try Third-Party Peripherals |
November | Change Your Scenery |
October | Use a Power Conditioner |
September | Select Text Using Keyboard Shortcuts |
August | Verify Secure Websites |
July | Begin Emails with a Name |
June | Send Text Messages From Your Computer |
May | Top 10 Tips for Better Video Conferencing |
April | Add a New Line in a Message |
March | Don't Skimp on Your Internet Connection |
February | Try HiDPI |
January | Perform Monthly File Maintenance |
2019
December | Detect Fake Emails |
November | Use LED Lighting |
October | Use a Generic Name for Your Home Network |
September | Keep Your Workspace Active |
August | Drive Handsfree |
July | The #1 Tip for Choosing Good Speakers |
June | Monitor Your Energy Usage |
May | Use Multiple Chairs |
April | Don't Pay the Ransom |
March | Store Your Receipts Electronically |
February | Learn How to Type Faster |
January | Free Trial? Mark It On Your Calendar |
2018
December | Try Dark Mode |
November | Don't Upgrade |
October | Clean Your (Physical) Desktop |
September | Remember to Reload |
August | Schedule a Monthly Recharge |
July | Use Your Function Keys |
June | Take a Social Media Hiatus |
May | Use Secure Email |
April | Don't Keep All Your Photos |
March | Make Use of Travel Lock |
February | Manage Your Cables |
January | Back Up Your Backup |
2017
December | Navigate With Your Keyboard |
November | Keep Your Files Organized |
October | Record Call Logs |
September | How To Use Cellular Data Internationally |
August | Protect Your Ears |
July | Let Electronics Dry Before Using Them |
June | Remember to Set Reminders |
May | Limit Your Fonts and Colors |
April | How To Quickly Select a Web Address |
March | Remember to Right Click |
February | Set Your Audio Output Level Correctly |
January | Don't Change Your Password |
2016
December | Use Speech Recognition |
November | Don't Drop Your Phone |
October | Try a Laser Printer |
September | Get Rid of Audio Noise |
August | Use Your Lighting Wisely |
July | Keep Your Phone Cool |
June | Forget That Network |
May | Consolidate Your Questions |
April | Format Email Addresses Correctly |
March | Let Ink Dry Before Scanning |
February | Don't Email Passwords |
January | Get Organized (Electronically) |
2015
December | Bank Electronically |
November | Don't Skimp When Buying A Computer |
October | Charge Consistently |
September | Use Surge Protection |
August | Don't Drive Distracted |
July | Restart Your Voicemail Message |
June | Text Using Two Hands |
May | Try a New Keyboard |
April | Go Paperless |
March | Take Screenshots for Reference |
February | Read Your Email Before Sending It |
January | Back Up Your Data Online |
2014
December | Put Your Phone Away |
November | Use Two Mice |
October | Double-Check Your Email Address |
September | Check Your Sources |
August | Taking Photos? Look Behind You |
July | Traveling? Bring an Ethernet Cable |
June | Think Before You Share |
May | Clean Your Camera Lens |
April | Know the Difference Between Login and Log In |
March | Don't Share Your Password (With Anyone) |
February | Don't Get Scammed |
January | Navigate Your Computer With Your Keyboard |
2013
December | Find the Best Wi-Fi Connection |
November | Don't Just Sit There |
October | Secure Your Wi-Fi Network |
September | Record Video in Landscape Mode |
August | Copy Form Data Before Submitting It |
July | Use Multiple Monitors |
June | Rest Your Wrists |
May | Let Your Smartphone Sleep |
April | Think Before You Post |
March | Use Quotes in Your Search Queries |
February | Clean Your Screen |
January | Include Your Name in Your Email Address |
2012
December | Post Proper Pictures on Facebook |
November | Take a Mini Break |
October | Wait to Upgrade |
September | Use a Cell Phone Headset |
August | Don't Spill Your Drink |
July | Pack Extra Power When You Travel |
June | Extend Your Battery Life |
May | Add More Memory |
April | Video Conference Professionally |
March | Clean Up Your Desktop |
February | Check Your Backup |
January | Choose the Right Printer Paper |
2011
December | Record Better Videos |
November | Learn Your Keyboard Shortcuts |
October | Find Content within a Webpage |
September | Clean Your Computer |
August | Organize Your Files by Date |
July | Take Fewer Pictures |
June | Take Better Pictures |
May | Forward Email Properly |
April | Lower Your Display Brightness |
March | Let Your Computer Sleep |
February | Back Up Your Power Supply |
January | Back Up Your Data |
2010
December | Manage Multiple Logins |
November | Improve Your Posture |