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Digital Time & Task Management

How to Use Digital Context to Reduce Distractions

Context plays a major role in our daily lives—often without us consciously noticing it. A simple example: You walk past your favorite bakery, and since you always get delicious pastries there, you grab one every morning for the afternoon—even if you originally wanted to eat less sugar. Or the other way around: As soon as […]

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Digital Time & Task Management

Mastering Your Professional Calendar: Hacks for More Productivity and Fewer Useless Meetings

“Calendar hacks” might sound a little gimmicky, but the truth is that calendar apps are incredibly powerful tools—if used effectively. Unfortunately, many people fail to make the most of them. If you’re new to this topic, I highly recommend checking out my previous post for an overview of what your calendar can do for you: […]

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Digital Time & Task Management

Prompting like Pro’s: Ideas and Practical Tips for Interacting with LLMs

Generative AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs), are powerful tools, but much like the use of any other tool, understanding their strengths and limitations is key to using them effectively.  These models are trained to predict text based on patterns, not deep reasoning or factual accuracy. As the saying goes, “garbage in, garbage out.” […]

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Online Security & Data Privacy

Passphrases, Passkeys, and Passwordless: What to use?

In a previous article, I covered password security in detail.  In this post, I want to dive deeper into terms like “passphrase”, “passkey”, and “passwordless”. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they are far from being the same. Additionally, we’ll revisit best practices for password security, as weak or insecure passwords remain the most common […]

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Email Organization & Communication

The “Zero-Inbox” Myth: How to Stop Emails from Stressing You Out

Emails are a daily reality for many of us—both professionally and personally. But the flood of messages can feel overwhelming, and achieving a “Zero-Inbox” often seems unattainable. In this blog post, I’ll show you how to organize your professional email account to stay on top of things and reduce stress. Breaking the “Zero-Inbox” addiction Many […]