These posts are about technology tools, resources, or how-to guides that do not fit into my other technology-related categories.

One of the features of Snapchat that I thought was cool when the app first launched was the Snapcode. It made connecting with people on the service pretty frictionless. You could just scan a branded QR code to automatically follow a specific person. No typing, asking clarifying questions or anything, just scan and go!

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Your iOS device has had a feature called “Do Not Disturb” for the past few years. You might have noticed a little moon icon on your phone at some point, but did you know you can set a schedule for it?

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It’s funny how much excitement I get out of little automations like this. Check out how to automatically insert a personalized greeting into your emails.

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Video calling is becoming more and more common in both personal and professional communication. Here is how I prepare for a video call.

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Since I was a kid, the start of the school year has always been a sour point in my year, not because that meant Summer was over, but because the tedium of Welcome activities was fast approaching. In this post I share my process and product for making the first day of school a little more bearable.

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