Kayla Matthews
Contributing since December, 2014
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About Kayla Matthews
Kayla Matthews is a former senior writer at MakeUseOf who covered streaming tech, podcasts, productivity apps, and more.
Latest Articles
Love The X-Files? 10 More Shows to Watch on Netflix
The truth IS out there. Unfortunately, The X-Files may not be. For anyone missing Mulder and Scully, here are 10 shows on Netflix fans of The X-Files will enjoy.
6 Artificial Intelligence Apps That Will Help You Reach Your Goals
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. But is it good enough to change are habits? Here are some recommended AI apps you can use now to help you meet any goal you can think of.
How to Save (and Share) Everything You Learn With These 11 Apps
What do you do with all the knowledge and advice you come across? Do you have a system? Here are several helpful tools you can use to save and share your favorite bytes of learning.
How to Manage Your Podcast Collection Using Pocket Casts
Podcasts are growing in popularity. The problem is your collection of podcasts is probably getting a little out of hand. In this article we explain how to manage your podcast collection using Pocket Casts.
7 Daily Tasks You Didn't Know You Could Automate in a Few Minutes
There are many things you can automate now that will save you time and allow you to focus on other things. We give you seven things you can automate right now with the right tools.
How to Get Any Party Started Using Spotify
Whether you're hosting a calm hangout session with some of your closest friends or organizing a crazy all-nighter with whoever the hell shows up, Spotify can help get any party started.
If You Have These Skills, No Robot Will Ever Take Your Job
Losing your job to robots is no longer a sci-fi fantasy. Here are eight skills that can keep your job from being handed off to a robot.
10 Unique Ways to Practice Your Handwriting When You Hate It
You don't have to feel bored with handwriting practice. Here are ten tips and tools that will help you improve your handwriting and penmanship by writing beautiful sentences.
7 Easy Ways to Manage Your Podcast Collection
Podcasts are growing in popularity. The problem with listening to so many podcasts is managing your collection so that you don't get overwhelmed. These apps and extensions should help.
12 Podcasts Guaranteed to Make Your Commute Easier
Commuting to work can be both boring and frustrating, but many of us do it every day. Thankfully, podcasts can make your commute much more entertaining.
8 Free Emotional Intelligence Tests That Reveal More About You
Emotional intelligence are an important part of our social skills. These eight authentic tests will help you determine if you are emotionally intelligent or you lack a part of it.
10 More Cool Things You Can Do With YouTube Videos
While YouTube remains a staple for viewing video clips, there are a number of other things you can do with it. Here are 10 YouTube hacks that will make your viewing experience even more enjoyable...
9 Computer Tools to Decide Right Now If You Should Go Solar
By implementing a solar energy system, you can reduce utility costs, earn tax credits and money, too. Using these tools, you can find a whole slew of local incentives and benefits for adopting renewable energy.
Free Handwriting Worksheets to Practice Cursive Writing
Practice cursive writing with these handy apps. Research suggests that writing in cursive has cognitive benefits that are overlooked in the digital age.
11 Fun Ways You Can Ask Siri to Help You Become Better
When it comes to tools like Apple’s Siri, all you have to do is ask. Siri's artificial intelligence can be surprisingly useful for daily productive tasks.
Bored at Work? 3 Audio Apps Guaranteed to Entertain You
Do you find work boring? Not just a little dull. But mind-numbingly, bang-your-head-against-a-brick-wall-to-escape boring? Then you need these audio apps guaranteed to entertain.
Learn to Play the Violin for Free With These 8 Tutorials
Learning a demanding instrument like the violin doesn't have to be daunting. Here are eight apps and online resources that can help you learn the violin for free.
10 Self-Improvement Spells You Can Cast With IFTTT
Re-frame your thinking about self-improvement by casting some automated magic spells with IFTTT. These 10 IFTTT recipes can help you reach your goals or change a habit.
How to Buy Gig Tickets on Spotify in Under 5 Minutes
I recently stumbled onto the Concerts tab in Spotify, and am now convinced it’s one of the best places to find and buy gig tickets.
How to Stop Losing Your Stuff (And 7 Trackers to Help You Do It)
There are a number of personal item trackers on the market that can help you find lost items -- or just make sure they're not lost in the first place.