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Should I use AI, given its concerning environmental impact?
AI is here, but let’s talk about whether we should really be using it.
Monthly favourites — October 2024
On teams that work well together, and raising happy, resilient children (and adults).
How to create a professional resume in Notion
How I use Notion to create and share my professional resume, with a template so you can too.
Tools
Should I use AI, given its concerning environmental impact?
AI is here, but let’s talk about whether we should really be using it.
How to create a consistent YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop
A peek behind the magic curtain at our YouTube thumbnail template.
5 things you can do with Google Lens in Chrome
You can now use Google Lens in Chrome, so here’s what that’s good for!
How to blur part of an image for free
If you need to blur part of an image and can’t afford Photoshop, try the free blur tools in Canva or Awesome Screenshot!
How to use the Slack workflow builder to send weekly reminders
Slack workflows are a great way to automate reminders for your team at work. Here’s how to set them up.
How I use iMovie to edit how-to videos for YouTube
If you’re a Mac user wanting to edit home movies or basic YouTube videos, iMovie might be for you!
Communication
On writing again, and dictating instead of typing
Sometimes you just have to start writing (or dictating!) and see what comes out.
The Email Charter: 10 rules for reducing email
The email charter lays out 10 rules that will save you from an email inbox of doom.
Using emoji: In Life and On Slack
Taking a break? Working from home? Do not disturb? Which emoji says it in one tidy character? Should we use emoji at all?! (tl;dr: yes)
7 email management principles to tame your inbox
An approach to email management that works! The 7 email management principles you need to tame your inbox.
Producing our branding: seven easy steps to build a brand concept
The process we followed to develop our branding and how it played out, including a free creative brief template for your next branding project.
Kind regards: why authenticity is queen
You are a special snowflake. Don’t let that disappear when it comes to writing emails!
Organisation
How I setup a new mac
If you like a clean and tidy digital workspace, these are some things you may want to adjust when setting up a new mac… or improving an old one!
How to be productive with life admin
Not all hours are created equal: when it comes to life admin, you need to manage for energy, and allow time for “being human”.
Find the email you need with these Gmail search tips
Email overload is stressful, but Gmail offers powerful search features to help you manage your inbox. We’ve compiled our most used Gmail search tips to help you find the email you need.
Learn how to use Google Calendar advanced settings with these six tips
Tame your unruly calendar and manage your time more effectively with these Google Calendar advanced settings tips.
How to change the default Gmail snooze time options
The snooze function in Gmail is an absolute godsend, but the default snooze times didn’t appear to be editable… until now!
How to manage your Christmas gift budget and ideas using Google Sheets
Here’s how to track gift ideas and manage your Christmas gift budget with help from a spreadsheet. Ho ho ho!