5 Inspiring Ways to Set a Productive Morning Routine

According to most successful people, a productive morning routine is an essential ingredient in the recipe for success. How do you go about setting one such routine for yourself? With a little help from technology. These apps and sites will tell you how to go about making a ritual that gets you to kick-start the day in the best way possible. 1. Morning Routine (iOS): Set Routines From Successful People How would you like to have the same morning routine that Michelle Obama has? Or maybe be as productive in the morning as productivity guru Tim Ferris? Try the new...

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The $400 Smart Home Starter Kit for the Budget-Conscious Beginner

Smart homes have been around for a while. But the technology used to cost thousands of dollars, making it completely out of reach for anyone on a budget. Unfortunately, that old perception keeps many people from embracing smart home products when, in reality, the smart home market is almost unrecognizable from several years ago. As the market has diversified and competition has increased, there are more choices than ever when it comes to smart gadgets and gizmos. And, even better, while technology has advanced, prices have fallen far, far below their previous amounts. Seriously, for a grand total of $400, beginners...

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10 Discounted Online Courses, Gadgets, Apps, and Services

Today, we’re going to look at some of our favorite sales over at MakeUseOf Deals. There are discounted courses that’ll help you improve your photography, programming, and SEO skills. There’s also discounted Star Wars games, cool gadgets, and even VPN subscriptions that’ll keep your internet browsing experience secure. Online Education The Coding Powerhouse eBook Bundle This is a giant bundle of eBooks that’ll teach you to write the greatest code of your life. There’s a total of nine books spanning a wide-range of important programming languages and topics. Here are the books you’ll get: Learning Angular 2 Java Deep Learning...

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How Windows Has Become More User-Friendly, 5 Examples

Windows gets a lot of undeserved hate. Critics love to describe Windows as a confusing mess while painting macOS as a perfect, easy to use experience. While Windows 10 does have some issues, if you look back, it’s clear that Microsoft has made Windows so much more user-friendly than it once was. Let’s look at some modern aspects of Windows that show how far it’s come in communicating to its users. These make the operating system (OS) easier to use, even for those who don’t understand computer basics. 1. Warmer Language in Dialogue Boxes Chances are, every time you use...

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