Doug Aamoth
Fast Company
Boston, MA, United States
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5 free, time-saving Chrome extensions to make you more productive
Read faster, annotate the web, ditch your mouse, and more with these powerfully productive Chrome extensions. → Read More
The 3 secrets of buying a great Windows laptop at the right price
Here’s how to get the best bang for your buck from a new Windows notebook computer. → Read More
How to build a wireless outdoor smart speaker for less than $50
You can get hands-free music that you can leave outside all year long. And it only takes five minutes to set up. → Read More
These free delayed-gratification apps are like a mini-digital detox
Send virtual letters slowly around the world, read books 20 minutes at a time, and capture memories in one-second increments. → Read More
2 quick ways to spot dubious Amazon reviews
Don’t spend all day overanalyzing product reviews. These two simple checks make short work of phony praise. → Read More
5 fun, quick Google games for your next break
The search engine giant offers some pretty nifty games on the side, including crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, coloring books, and a whole lot more. → Read More
4 under-the-radar Amazon Fire TV tricks you should be using
Keep the peace in your marriage, worry less about lost remotes, and do more with these helpful Amazon Fire TV tricks. → Read More
5 summer vacation apps to load up before you head out
Enjoy less painful flights, exhaustive accommodation searches, dead-simple packing and more with these great apps. → Read More
4 great free under-the-radar tools for more manageable meetings
Simple scheduling, awesome agendas, no-hands note-taking, and more for your next meeting—all for the best price of all. → Read More
These 3 essential tools will help you write better—for free
Muscle your way through writer’s block, create perfect emails, and more with these free writing apps. → Read More
These 3 quick tweaks make Netflix much better
Torpedo auto previews, lock down your profile, and get unwanted shows out of the way. → Read More
Save precious time with these 3 lesser-known Google Docs features
Type as fast as you talk, automate common phrases, and make short work of document formatting with these Google Docs tips. → Read More
3 quick ways to free up Gmail storage space
Do it yourself, let Google help you, or pony up for extra space. Whatever the case, you’ll only need a few minutes. → Read More
Cut way down on spam calls in 3 simple steps
Enough is enough. If you find yourself getting way too many unwanted calls, it’s time to fight back. → Read More
4 easy ways to make your Zoom meetings look better
You’re living in Zoom—here’s how to tweak its settings for resolution, lighting, and other visual factors for optimum performance. → Read More
Type less—and get more done—with these 3 iPhone and iPad input tricks
Phone typing is still an exercise in futility, but there are some great iOS features that make it far less painful. → Read More
Save a ton of time with these 3 Windows keyboard shortcuts
So many keyboard shortcuts, so little time to memorize them all. Get these three nailed down, and you’ll free up enough time to learn the rest. → Read More
3 free ways to improve a slow or shaky Wi-Fi network
Got balky Wi-Fi? Before you head off to the store for new hardware, try these three things. → Read More
5 time-saving tools that make Microsoft Edge a great Chrome alternative
Get more done with these handy tricks for Microsoft’s excellent web browser. → Read More
4 great Amazon Prime freebies you might not know you can get
Books, music, games, and more—all free with your yearly Prime membership. → Read More