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Tools of the trade, useful apps and services, a.k.a how we use what we use to get sh*t done.

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How we use: WordPress for this blog

Why did we choose WordPress.org for this blog and why is it different to WordPress.com? Here's our take, along with the steps we took to set up this blog.
Written by Producing Paradise June 9, 2019October 17, 2020
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How I use: Dropbox for iPhone photo storage and backup

Or in other words: how to stop clogging up your phone storage with photos, by taking them off your phone and putting them in Dropbox (cloud file hosting).
Written by Jess Allison May 5, 2019May 5, 2019
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Forwarding to multiple addresses in Gmail

Gmail offers forwarding to one email at a time by default. Here’s how we got around it using forwarding addresses and filters.
Written by Jess Allison February 13, 2019October 17, 2020
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How we use: Trello for to do lists

If you’re asking yourself ‘what on earth is a Trello?’ then this is the post for you.
Written by Jess Allison December 22, 2018October 17, 2020
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