About Rob Nightingale
Rob Nightingale has a degree in Philosophy from the University of York, UK. He has worked as a social media manager and consultant for over eight years, while giving workshops in several countries. After working primarily as a technology writer from 2014 to 2018, Rob now serves as MakeUseOf's Newsletter Editor. You'll usually find him traveling the world, and experimenting with photography.
Why Self-Discipline Is the Best Productivity Hack You Need
What is the secret to get deep work done? Is it motivation or is it discipline? If you cannot focus and finish your work, here are some habit tips which will help you accomplish more.
The 7 Best Fitness Trackers
If you’re an active person, activity trackers provide incredibly valuable data for logging, improving, and understanding your fitness. But among the devices out there, finding the right activity tracker can be difficult.
11 Geeky Books Recommended by Tech Influencers
Technology influences all our lives, and certain individuals influence technology. Which means us geeks should take notice of what these tech influencers are telling us, including their book recommendations...
The 6 Things You Need to Get Out of Debt Quickly
Getting out of debt takes a lot of work, but if you know the right tools and strategies, you can get a big head start on becoming debt-free.
Could Snapchat Be the Best Way to Keep a Private Journal?
Thanks to a new feature called Snapchat Memories, the social media sharing app could be the best kind of private journal. If you've never found a reason to use Snapchat, this might be it.
How Just 4 Steps Can Help You Enjoy a 5-Hour Work Day
Spending long hours on work isn't necessary. You can use some proven methods and tools to help you achieve a 5-hour work day and maximize productivity.
4 Easy (and Legit) Ways to Schedule Your Instagram Posts
When you hear the term "Instagram Scheduling" it means sending you a reminder to post the image. There are a number of reputable apps that offer this function. The top four are detailed below.
5 Resume Myths Debunked & What to Do Instead
When hunting for jobs, you'll want to stand out. Start by breaking some of those mythical resume "rules". Let us show you what employers are really looking for in your resume.
How to Delete Your Email App with No Negative Results
Ban email from your life and get more done. Is it a practical solution to delete the email app from your device and not live in the inbox anymore?
Why Twitter is Right to Be Terrified of Snapchat
We can't pinpoint exactly when Twitter first started taking Snapchat seriously as a threat, but we can bet that August 30 2015 was a bitter moment in Twitter's memory.
6 Stretch Exercises to Fix Your Posture & Change Your Life
Simple stretch exercises can fix "Computer Back" and "Text Neck". Spend five minutes on these videos and a few more on the exercises to reverse the damage caused by sitting at your desk.
Migrating From Evernote to OneNote? Everything You Need to Know!
OneNote is one of the best alternatives to Evernote and it's free. We'll show you how OneNote is different and show you the tools to migrate smoothly.
This Daily Food Tracking Habit Can Transform Your Health
Tracking the food you eat can change your health. Life benefits include losing weight and better sleep. And food tracking isn't tough -- you can do it easily with a few easy tools.
To-Do List App Showdown: Any.do vs Todoist vs Wunderlist
Some to-do list apps stand head and shoulders above the rest. But how do they compare and which one is best for you? We'll help you find out.
How to Share Your Google Calendar With Anyone
We show you three options for sharing your Google Calendar. Using iCal, even Apple Calendar and Outlook users can view your schedule. We also explain how to revoke access to your Google Calendar.
9 Google Calendar Features You Should Be Using
Google Calendar has more tricks up its sleeve than you may realize. Our tips will help you organize events and reduce the time you spend managing your calendar.
The Introvert's Guide to Surviving Meetings at Work
Meetings are intimidating events for introverts. But you can make your workplace interactions more efficient with the right meeting tools and tips. If you are someone who struggles with workplace meetings, this article will help.
Is Your Electronic Signature Legal Around the World?
Are electronic signatures valid and legal around the world? Are they more preferable to the inked handwritten signature in a paperless world? We look at what the law says globally.
The 10 Most Insane 360-Degree Videos From Facebook
You've probably seen a couple of Facebook's mesmerizing 360-degree videos already. Most are great, but some are downright incredible. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Everything You Want to Know About Game of Thrones
We have scoured the Web to find you the best resources about Westeros and beyond. Taken together, these contain everything you could ever want to know about Game of Thrones.