How Open Sourcing My Personal Goals Made Me Really Productive
A developer explains how publicly tracking personal goals on GitHub using a structured, open-source system significantly boosted their productivity and accountability.
A developer explains how publicly tracking personal goals on GitHub using a structured, open-source system significantly boosted their productivity and accountability.
Article discusses benefits of remote work, productivity, flexibility, and tools for a mobile- and cloud-first workforce.
A developer's method for learning keyboard shortcuts using sticky notes to cover the trackpad, improving workflow efficiency.
A quick tip on using the keyboard shortcut (Cmd/Ctrl + L) to focus the browser address bar, boosting productivity for keyboard-centric users.
A guide to setting up and managing text expansion shortcuts in OS X 10.9 Mavericks, including syncing with iOS via iCloud.
A developer reviews their 2014 tech-focused resolutions, tracking progress on coding goals, open source contributions, and community engagement.
A guide to maximizing email effectiveness for feedback and communication, focusing on intentional strategies over inbox management.
A software developer shares personal productivity tips and systems, including using TODO lists, keyboard shortcuts, and worklogs, from a tech professional's perspective.
Discover five lesser-known Emmet.io shortcuts for HTML and CSS that can significantly boost your coding productivity.
A developer's review of 'Peopleware', analyzing how poor office environments harm productivity and the benefits of working from home.
A guide to creating custom shell functions for quickly navigating filesystems using symbolic links and tab completion.
A guide to automating reprint requests in Gmail using custom mailto links, filters, and canned responses.
A guide to using the Evernote Clipper tool on Windows for capturing screenshots, code snippets, and notes directly into Evernote.
A programmer details his extensive customization of modern keyboards and software to emulate the legendary Space Cadet Keyboard for efficiency.
A review of various time-tracking tools for freelancers and developers, based on Twitter recommendations.
A guide to creating and customizing code snippets in Sublime Text, including how to bind them to keyboard shortcuts.
A developer's reflection on overcoming perfectionism and procrastination to finish personal tech projects like websites or apps.
A developer argues against rigid 40-hour workweeks, advocating for flexible schedules based on productivity and 'flow state' rather than fixed hours.
Heroku's Maker's Day is a weekly policy giving engineers a full day of uninterrupted, meeting-free time to focus on deep work and boost productivity.
A developer's personal experience adopting the Pomodoro Technique to improve focus, productivity, and combat procrastination in their tech work.