Articles tagged "Automation"

Robots Won't Take Your Job, But They've Probably Already Changed It

One of my favorite short films of all time wasn't actually written by a human. It was written by a neural network named Benjamin, which was fed a lot of science fiction movies and then asked to write its own.

How to upload Nintendo Switch screenshots to Google Drive, Dropbox, and thousands of other apps

Nintendo makes it easy to take screenshots and videos of your games, then share Switch screenshots and videos to Facebook and Twitter.

3 ways to automate parenting duties without screen time

I have a friend who once said something like this to her daughter: "Would you like me to dedicate my limited memory to remembering your birthday or checking whether you've put on your socks and shoes each morning?" I laughed. But I also wanted to cry.

How to automatically keep track of almost anything

I used to have a sticky note on my desktop where I'd write down everything that annoyed me in a given week. Freelancer bailed? Wrote it down. Coworker mansplained something? Wrote it down.

Create an agenda in Google Docs when you schedule a meeting in Google Calendar

Meetings run better with an agenda, but only if you remember to actually make one. Why not automate the process? Here's how to automatically create an agenda in Google Docs every time you schedule a meeting in Google Calendar.

5 productivity resolutions to help you save time at work

With the end of the year nearing, it’s time to start thinking about the things you want to accomplish in the next. New Year’s resolutions aren’t only for personal development; they should also be for your professional development.

How to automate busywork in your personal life

I love to automate things. And not just work things, but also personal things. After all, the more efficient I am at life, the more time I have for one-sided conversations with my dog.

3 ways to automate your personal fitness business

If you're a personal trainer working with a diverse group of clients, you have a ton to keep track of. From managing your marketing efforts to making sure your clients get a unique, challenging workout each week, there are a lot of moving parts.

How a gift shop used automation to mimic the in-person customer experience

Doing online business is as easy as a Google Form. I think writing down what I did, step-by-step, anyone could do it.

How a wine bar used automation to quickly pivot to curbside pickup

Tools like Zapier, which allow us to get us something off the ground in just a few minutes, are really valuable. -Dan Nelson, The Ruby Tap Social distancing, while necessary, is devastating to businesses built around people gathering.