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How to create a consistent YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop
A peek behind the magic curtain at our YouTube thumbnail template.
5 things you can do with Google Lens in Chrome
You can now use Google Lens in Chrome, so here’s what that’s good for!
Monthly favourites — August 2024
On restarting old projects with thanks to new inspiration.
Tools
How to blur part of an image for free
If you need to blur part of an image and can’t afford Photoshop, try the free blur tools in Canva or Awesome Screenshot!
How to use the Slack workflow builder to send weekly reminders
Slack workflows are a great way to automate reminders for your team at work. Here’s how to set them up.
How I use iMovie to edit how-to videos for YouTube
If you’re a Mac user wanting to edit home movies or basic YouTube videos, iMovie might be for you!
Learn how to use Google Calendar advanced settings with these six tips
Tame your unruly Google Calendar and manage your time more effectively with these six tips. Utilise Google’s advanced settings for productive time management.
How I use ChatGPT to have a bit of fun
ChatGPT can write jokes, trivia questions, poems and stories. Here are some prompts to try for fun.
How I use ChatGPT to help me learn
ChatGPT can summarise and translate text, provide the history of something, or explain a complex topic in a simple way. Here are some prompts to help with different kinds of learning.
Communication
On writing again, and dictating instead of typing
Sometimes you just have to start writing (or dictating!) and see what comes out.
The Email Charter: 10 rules for reducing email
The email charter lays out 10 rules that will save you from an email inbox of doom.
Using emoji: In Life and On Slack
Taking a break? Working from home? Do not disturb? Which emoji says it in one tidy character? Should we use emoji at all?! (tl;dr: yes)
7 email management principles to tame your inbox
An approach to email management that works! The 7 email management principles you need to tame your inbox.
Producing our branding: seven easy steps to build a brand concept
The process we followed to develop our branding and how it played out, including a free creative brief template for your next branding project.
Kind regards: why authenticity is queen
You are a special snowflake. Don’t let that disappear when it comes to writing emails!
Organisation
How to create a consistent YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop
A peek behind the magic curtain at our YouTube thumbnail template.
5 things you can do with Google Lens in Chrome
You can now use Google Lens in Chrome, so here’s what that’s good for!
How I setup a new mac
If you like a clean and tidy digital workspace, these are some things you may want to adjust when setting up a new mac… or improving an old one!
How to be productive with life admin
Not all hours are created equal: when it comes to life admin, you need to manage for energy, and allow time for “being human”.
Find the email you need with these Gmail search tips
Email overload is stressful, but Gmail offers powerful search features to help you manage your inbox. We’ve compiled our most used Gmail search tips to help you find the email you need.
Learn how to use Google Calendar advanced settings with these six tips
Tame your unruly Google Calendar and manage your time more effectively with these six tips. Utilise Google’s advanced settings for productive time management.