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Kayla Matthews

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Organization Software
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.

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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.

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Habits
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.

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Habits
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.

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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.

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How You Can Think Smarter & Make Better Decisions Every Day

There are tips and tools that could help you get better at decision-making. When your brain cannot deal with difficult decisions, use these fantastic apps to make it easier.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Shatter 7 Popular Self-Improvement Myths with 7 Apps

Have any self-improvement myths stopped you from achieving more? Thanks to the mix of motivation and the right app, you can beat the myths and develop yourself personally and professionally.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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