January 17, 2012
At MakeUseOf we have written countless articles on how to multitask. As it turns out, however, multitasking messes with your brain. Research shows that people who multitask a lot are “more susceptible to interference from irrelevant environmental stimuli and from irrelevant representations in memory” (Ophir 2009). In other words, people who multitask are much more easily distracted.
November 3, 2011
With iOS 5, Apple decided to publicly introduce the multi-touch gestures. These gestures were included in the betas of iOS 4.3, but never made it to the public release. These are 4-5 fingers gestures that allow you to perform several useful tasks such as reveal the multitasking bar, switch between applications and return to the home screen. There’s one catch, though.
June 21, 2010
I am always a bit wary of anything that goes to work on the Windows Shell. Tweaking the normal way Windows is supposed to function always comes with a bit of risk. But making Windows better is always a great temptation. Improving Windows with a tweak to the Shell is easier (and safer) now with [...]
March 11, 2010
Installing two operating systems at the same time isn’t just possible; it can also be downright slick. Whether you’re a Mac user looking to occasionally use a given Windows application or someone looking for a risk-free way to try out different Linux versions, VirtualBox is the go-to freeware platform for virtualization. This program allows you [...]
January 22, 2010
In past articles I have hit on ways to set up your work on multiple monitors to make them more productive (here and here). This article, although seemingly similar, will major on types of people that make use of multiple monitors and how and those various dual monitor uses. As we have explored already, different people [...]
January 14, 2010
Do you find yourself constantly switching back and forth between your work and Twitter? Does it kill your time and productivity? What if there was a way to check your tweets from a pop-out window within your browser? What if it showed you a constantly updated counter of how many unread tweets you have? What [...]
January 12, 2010
As I mentioned in my last article about dual monitors and productivity, having more than one monitor really helps manage all of those programs and tasks you’ve got going on. Since that article, I have written an article or so about how to set up dual monitors. I have now gotten rid of my old [...]
January 8, 2010
I’ve been working with a dual monitor setup for a bit now and I am loving it! In past articles I have been sharing some of what I have learned so far. I wrote about 6 ways to use multiple monitors to make you more productive. Since then I have found several more ways (maybe [...]
January 2, 2010
When it comes to combining the iPhone and Internet radio, it can be a daunting task, considering how many apps there are to choose from. We’ve put together a list for you, that might make the choice a bit easier, depending on what kind of listener you are. iPhone and Internet Radio – Want Variety? [...]
December 12, 2009
I wear many hats throughout the day and have lots and lots of repetitive tasks that I do. Photoshop has it’s own built in macro maker (or keyboard and mouse recorder and playback if you will). So for years, I have been recording macros and playing them back to do the same task over and [...]
