These Are The Best Watch Faces for Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is much more than just a wrist computer. Sure, it helps you track your workouts, answer calls, and manage notifications. But it’s also a fashion accessory, with…
Three Ways to Set an iPhone Alarm Without Waking Your Partner
Life can get stressful when you and your partner have different schedules. If you need to rise at 4 a.m. to make it to work on time, and your partner…
Why You Should Try Color-Coding Your Clock
The thing about productivity hacks is that everyone’s needs are different. You might function better through compartmentalizing, or multitasking, or finding small ways to reward yourself. For people who operate…
Jenny Odell Can Stretch Time and So Can You
How did we arrive at the present moment of obsession with productivity and self-optimization? First, I want to say that someone whose productivity is being measured on the job or…
Do These Things Now to Prepare for Daylight Saving Time
Photo: fongleon356 (Shutterstock) This coming weekend, nearly everyone in the U.S. will switch from standard time to daylight time. Sadly, the proposal to keep us on the same time zone…
Don’t Rely on Your Pixel Watch to Wake You Up
Photo: Yasin Hasan (Shutterstock) The best alarm clock is the one on your wrist. Smartwatches can wake you with gentle taps, rather than blaring alarms, resulting in a more peaceful…
You Can Add a Face ID Lock to Any iPhone App
Photo: franz12 (Shutterstock) Face ID is great for locking and unlocking your iPhone, but it’s even better for authenticating apps that contain sensitive data. While many apps now support Face…
Record Your Own Morning Alarm on Your Pixel
Photo: DGLimages (Shutterstock) How do you prefer to wake up? One of your smartphone’s stock alarm sounds? Maybe a particular song that really gets the day started? Well, if you’re…
Set This Hidden iPhone Timer to Shut Your Music Off After You Fall Asleep
Photo: Cristian Dina (Shutterstock) Rarely do I go to bed without something playing on my iPhone, usually a YouTube video. The problem is, I need to make sure the video…
Your iPhone’s Alarm Doesn’t Have to Be so Annoying
Photo: Jeramey Lende (Shutterstock) We all know the iPhone’s alarm is anything but a gentle wake-up. “Radar,” as the alert tone is called, is abrasive, startling, and unforgiving. In contrast…