Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Interested in adopting AI tools? Unlock the potential of an AI voice assistant to transform your workflows and elevate your productivity. We are currently in an era of rapid artificial intelligence ...

Juggling multiple apps and windows can feel chaotic, but macOS Mission Control brings order to the madness, giving you a clear, organized view of all your open apps, desktops, and full-screen windows.

I first started using the Pomodoro Technique back in 2014 when some then-co-workers introduced it to me during a brainstorming session. The Pomodoro Method aims to improve focus and productivity while ...

As noted in recent Inc. reports, studies show a majority of global employees aren’t wasting time worrying about AI taking over their jobs, and have instead actively learned to use the tech to enhance ...

When I was learning to play bass, my first teacher told me, “Find your groove and stay in it.” As a musician, that meant discovering the rhythm that allowed me to lock in with the drummer so the rest ...

In today’s technology organizations, CIOs and CTOs frequently hear the question: “How much of our code is written by AI?” A common response to this question is something like, “Thirty percent of our ...

While Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful spreadsheet applications, it’s also the most intimidating tool in the Microsoft Office suite. If you’ve never used Excel before or are just a bit ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available online, unsure of how to sift through it all efficiently? Imagine a tool that doesn’t just help you search, but also ...

We surveyed 730 coders and developers about how (and how often) they use AI chatbots on the job. The results amazed and disturbed us. Code created AI. That much is obvious. Less obvious is the extent ...