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We all have desktops on our computers. Files sit there for quick access. Folders remind us of unfinished projects. This space can quickly become cluttered and distracting. In most cases you only need one to three folders on your desktop. I have one. Sort files into folders based on their

More features doesn't mean better. Case in point is the microwave. Ours has 28 buttons, including a help button. I just want to heat my food. I don't need a clock, a help button, or anything else. Trying to heat food has been frustrating. I keep

Don't buy for the future, buy for now. When you need to make a purchase, especially a big purchase, avoid the impulse to buy big for future needs. I'll give two examples. * VehiclesBuy a car that matches your current needs. If you are planning to buy

I've had emails sent to me with attached files labeled "final" or "final revision". In the past I've done this myself. The problem with attaching the word "final" to any file is that it's never final. There will

This year I want to be a content creator, not just a consumer. I've spent much of my life consuming content and filling my mind with information. This year I'm going to spend less time clogging my mind with junk and more time writing and being

Zero inbox is a mentality that I've picked up in the last year and have applied with great success. For every email you open you have three choices. You can either delete, wait, or archive. Let's look at each of these closely. 1. DeleteTry to find

We're surrounded by email. We use it every day and it's become an integral part of our lives. Here are five ways to keep your emails to the minimum. 1. Keep it shortWe don't want to live in our inboxes and no one likes

I pack light while traveling. It’s a challenge to see how little I can bring with me. Experience has taught me what is absolutely necessary and what is dead weight. For short trips, whether by plane or car, I bring my laptop bag and one carry on sized bag.

This is a hard one for me. I’ve admired the iPhone for years and considered getting one. But I’ve held off. Then there are the Android phones which get better every year, not to mention the new iPhones. A smartphone promises instant and constant connectivity, access to unlimited

Stuff complicates our lives. It can become a plague, increasing and demanding space, creeping into our closets, drawers, garages, basements and attics. The longer it’s there the harder it becomes to part with. As a result we buy larger houses or rent storage units. Moving becomes a nightmare. Take