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
How to Simplify Home Organization With the Right Tools
Organizing your home is an overlooked tip for a stress free life. Use these seven iPhone and Android apps to make home organization easier and less stressful.
Compelling Storytelling: 12 Podcasts to Listen to on SoundCloud
SoundCloud isn't all about the music. It also has a robust Storytelling section full of compelling podcasts. Here are 12 of the most compelling storytelling podcasts you can stream right now on SoundCloud.
How to Build an Evening Routine for a Happier Life
Good sleep reduces stress and anxiety. But you need to power down with an evening routine. Use these tips and apps for lasting evening habits that will set you up for better sleep at night.
How to Stop Complaining & Live a More Positive Life
Here are 10 tools that can help you stay gracious and positive and get you out of the pointless habit of complaining.
How to Build a Professional Network You'll Actually Use
Social networking is a vital skill for our workplace happiness. But how can you do it without stressing yourself out? These tips can improve your career and your life with your own professional network.
What Motionography Can Teach You About Improving as a Creative
If you've never heard of motionography, don't worry - it's a relatively new term. Here's what you can learn from the evolving art form.
How to Boost Your Work Day While Working Less Hours
Working too many hours can negatively affect productivity. Follow these tips to cut back hours and shorten your workday without harming your professional life.
7 Ways to Find Real Success with the Happiness Advantage
Happiness can lead to success. Harvard lecturer Shawn Achor shares several core principles of positive psychology. Pair the tips with the right apps to get the Happiness Advantage.
Virtual Reality Still Has 5 Big Problems to Overcome
Despite all of the hype surrounding the recent surge in virtual reality products, there are many challenges that still need to be addressed before VR goes mainstream.
3D Printing Evolves to 4D: Here's What We Know So Far
If you thought 3D printing was awesome, then you're going to be blown away by 4D printing. In this article, we explore what it is and how it could be useful.
How to Free the Power of Templates in 7 Top Productivity Tools
Templates are time-savers you can use to quickly develop your document. Get a jump-start on your productivity by realizing that every productivity tool gives you a scope to create your own custom templates.
Forget Fitness Trackers: Sweat Sensors Are More Accurate
Fitness trackers are useful but limited and flawed. Sweat sensors are the next big thing, particularly because they can detect more information, they're more flexible, and more accurate.
Supercharge Your Next Job Interview with These 11 Free Tools
It takes skill to ace an interview. There are plenty of apps that will assist you with the task of supercharging your job interview skills. Let's look at each step of the interview process.
Should You Really Swear? 8 Fantastic Tools for Positive Cursing
Swearing is universal across all languages. Now, experts say that foul language can be good for mental health. These tools help you with cuss words without being offensive.
5D Data Discs Can Outlast the Sun, But What's the Catch?
5D data discs can supposedly last for billions of years and store terabytes of data at a time. That sounds nice, but what are the drawbacks to this technology?
Intel Skylake CPUs: 3 Things to Know Before Upgrading
Thinking of upgrading to an Intel Skylake CPU but not sure if you should? Here's what you should know to help make that decision easier.
5 Upcoming Tech Innovations That You're Going to Love
We have smartphones and drones, but what about hovercrafts and smart glasses that actually work? As it turns out, the future is closer than you think.
13 Practical Tips to Get More Done, One Thing at a Time
This is the age of multi-tasking. But is it productive or is it our biggest stress villain? Evidence says that you can get more done by focusing on one task at a time.
Get Everyone Talking With 12 Fun Ice Breaker Apps for Work
Ice breakers are a great way to start team-building activities. These iOS and Android apps will help your team members get to know each other better.
How to Stop Feeling Lonely and Connect With Other People Online
We all feel lonely sometimes. Here's how to use technology to combat loneliness and improve your well-being.