Productivity
If you’re looking for tips and tricks to optimise every aspect of your life and work, you’ve come to the right place.
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Avoid ‘Joker’ Android Apps That Sign You Up for Scam Subscriptions
Scammy Android apps? You don’t say. A relatively established bit of malware known as “Joker” — insert your favourite Heath Ledger meme here — has permeated yet another handful of Android apps. And the fun thing about this one is that this Joker likes to sign you up for subscriptions you don’t want.
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Look Up Past Race Results to Compete With People in Your Age Group
Comparing yourself to others can be a dangerous thing, but it’s also motivating if you choose your comparisons carefully. I keep seeing people, especially new runners, complain that they’re “slow” or wonder how far away they are from the “average” runner.
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How To Enable ‘Ultra-Dark’ Mode On Android
Google wants to make OS updates sexy again. Its latest attempt to galvanise the public (or ‘Great Black Hope’, if you will) is a bespoke ultra-dark mode built directly into Android 10. Here’s how to get it on your phone.
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How to Get Your Kids to Read More This Winter
Getting our kids to read consistently can be a challenge. We’ve written quite a bit about reading over the years, so I’ve curated for you some of our best tips for little kids and big kids, as well as some overall trickier tactics we endorse.