<![CDATA[Work Smarter, Not Harder by Mike Taylor]]>https://worksmart.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ew3h!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F138df077-13e7-4eaf-a595-ed0deceec64f_600x600.pngWork Smarter, Not Harder by Mike Taylorhttps://worksmart.substack.comSubstackSun, 05 Apr 2026 19:22:04 GMT<![CDATA[Your Brain Wasn’t Built for Passwords]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/your-brain-wasnt-built-for-passwordshttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/your-brain-wasnt-built-for-passwordsMon, 01 Dec 2025 12:21:41 GMT

We all know that sinking feeling when a login fails, or your bank sends a “Did you just sign in?” alert. It’s a reminder that most of us are one weak password away from a mess we don’t have time for.

That’s why a password manager isn’t a “tech upgrade.” It’s a peace-of-mind upgrade. A simple habit that keeps your online life organized, safer, and a whole…

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]]><![CDATA[Why Smart Teams Are Ditching Email Chains for Digital Command Centers]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/why-smart-teams-are-ditching-emailhttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/why-smart-teams-are-ditching-emailSat, 31 May 2025 11:04:33 GMTYou know that moment when you send an important document and then... nothing?

You follow up once. Twice. Someone missed your meeting invite entirely, another person wants "just a few quick changes," and half your team has gone radio silent. Meanwhile, you're drowning in scattered emails, random Slack threads, and the sinking feeling that nothing importan…

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]]><![CDATA[Web Forms: Your Digital High-Five in a Sea of Click-and-Scroll]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/web-forms-your-digital-high-fivehttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/web-forms-your-digital-high-fiveThu, 24 Apr 2025 11:14:16 GMTLet's face it – the internet's a wild place. Millions of websites vying for attention, and somehow you need to connect with actual humans on the other side of the screen. That's where web forms swoop in to save the day!

Think of forms as your digital high-five. They're not just boring boxes for collecting emails (though they do that too). They're convers…

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]]><![CDATA[3 Free Video Editors That Make You Look Like a Pro]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/3-free-video-editors-that-make-youhttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/3-free-video-editors-that-make-youWed, 15 Jan 2025 14:18:49 GMTStuck with raw video footage you don't know what to do with? Whether it's your kid's soccer game or your latest product demo, turning raw video into something shareable used to mean expensive software and hours of learning. Not anymore.

Let's explore three free tools that can transform your videos in minutes – no tech degree required.

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]]><![CDATA[Curate Your Digital World ]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/curate-your-digital-worldhttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/curate-your-digital-worldWed, 06 Nov 2024 12:00:45 GMT

In our digital age, we’re constantly bombarded with information. Articles, videos, podcasts, tweets – it’s a never-ending firehose of content. But how do we capture the good stuff and make it useful? That’s where online bookmarking tools come in, and trust me, they’re not just about saving links anymore.

Why Online Bookmarking Tools Rock

  1. Organize Like a P…

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]]><![CDATA[No More Screenshots! ]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/no-more-screenshotshttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/no-more-screenshotsThu, 26 Sep 2024 13:07:04 GMTTired of the hassle of creating step-by-step guides? Say goodbye to your struggles with screenshots in Word and PowerPoint. Discover these innovative tools that simplify the process and make guide creation a breeze.

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Scribe: Your Automated Guide-Writer

Imagine a tool that watches you work and generates a detailed guide automatically. That's Scribe! This in…

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]]><![CDATA[Top 3 No-Code App Tools]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/top-3-no-code-app-toolshttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/top-3-no-code-app-toolsWed, 29 May 2024 11:05:28 GMTThe ability to create your own custom apps can significantly enhance your training programs and learner engagement. But what if you don't have a background in coding? No worries! No-code app builders enable anyone to create powerful, customized apps without writing a single line of code. Let's explore three top tools: Jotform Apps, Glide, and Softr.

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]]><![CDATA[Under-the-Radar E-Learning Tools You Should Try]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/under-the-radar-e-learning-toolshttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/under-the-radar-e-learning-toolsMon, 18 Dec 2023 12:25:12 GMTI want to share three e-learning tools that create interactive content with SCORM export capabilities. Not only do you get a range of options to choose from, but each of them also comes with a free version. So you can enjoy the benefits without any cost. It's a win-win situation for you.

Genially

This free tool allows you to create presentations, infogra…

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]]><![CDATA[The Art of Sharing: Getting Your Slide Decks Online]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/the-art-of-sharing-getting-your-slidehttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/the-art-of-sharing-getting-your-slideMon, 31 Jul 2023 13:13:27 GMTLet's talk about something we all love (or love to hate) - presentations. Yes, those slide decks that can make or break a meeting, a pitch, or whatever other type of talk you might use them for. But, in this digital age, we're not just confined to the conference room anymore. Between getting your work seen and sharing your slides with your audience, it’…

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]]><![CDATA[Join me on Notes]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/join-me-on-noteshttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/join-me-on-notesWed, 12 Apr 2023 11:11:54 GMTHow Much Longer Can Twitter Last, Really?

With that in mind, I just published my first note on Substack Notes, and would love for you to join me there!

Notes is a new space on Substack for us to share links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more. I plan to use it for things that don’t fit in the newsletter, like work-in-progress or quick questions.

Go to Notes

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]]><![CDATA[3 Tools to Turbocharge Your Step-by-Step Tutorials]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/3-tools-to-turbocharge-your-stephttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/3-tools-to-turbocharge-your-stepMon, 27 Mar 2023 15:09:16 GMTIf you're tired of laboring over complicated documentation and how-to guides, then these tools are just what you've been looking for! These are powerful tools that simplify the process of creating quick, effective guides and documentation.

As someone who is frequently asked how to do certain tasks, I can attest to time-saving power of these options. Prev…

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]]><![CDATA[Don't Be a Basic Browser – Explore These 3 Innovative Web Browsers]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/dont-be-a-basic-browser-explore-thesehttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/dont-be-a-basic-browser-explore-theseTue, 28 Feb 2023 12:31:18 GMTHey, friend. Quick question: ever stop to think about the web browser you're using? No? Well, it's time to start. Let me tell you why: the browser you choose can have a massive impact on your online experience. It can affect everything from how fast pages load to how much of your personal data is being collected.

For a while now, Google Chrome has been …

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]]><![CDATA[Taking Notes Just Got a Tech Makeover]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/taking-notes-just-got-a-tech-makeoverhttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/taking-notes-just-got-a-tech-makeoverTue, 14 Feb 2023 12:30:22 GMTAre you tired of lugging around stacks of notes and trying to keep track of endless lists of information? Say goodbye to cluttered binders and hello to organized information with the help of note capturing apps like Bublup, Xtiles, and Walling!

As a teacher, trainer, or public speaker, you know that staying organized and having quick access to informatio…

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]]><![CDATA[PowerPoint SchmowerPoint: 3 Modern Presentation Tools Worth Knowing ]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/powerpoint-schmowerpoint-3-modernhttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/powerpoint-schmowerpoint-3-modernTue, 31 Jan 2023 12:41:03 GMTAs a professional, it's important to stay up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies in order to stay competitive. This is especially true when it comes to presentation design, as the right tool can make a big difference in the effectiveness and impact of your presentations. While PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, and Prezi are all popular opti…

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]]><![CDATA[New Tools, No Time]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/new-tools-no-timehttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/new-tools-no-timeTue, 31 Jan 2023 12:31:03 GMTPeople often ask me how I always seem to know about the latest and greatest tools before anyone else. Well, I'm about to spill the beans and share my “secret sources” for discovering the newest and most useful tools before anyone else. Get ready to upgrade your tool-finding game and become the envy of the office!

Curating the Curators

For me, the secret …

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]]><![CDATA[From Spreadsheet to Showstopper: NoCode Tools to Build a Website that Wows]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/nocode-tools-for-quick-and-easy-websitehttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/nocode-tools-for-quick-and-easy-websiteTue, 17 Jan 2023 12:45:00 GMTHave you ever wanted to turn your spreadsheet data into an interactive and visually appealing website, but don't have the skills or time to learn how? NoCode tools can help! The tools in this newsletter allow anyone, regardless of their coding experience, to transform their spreadsheet into a professional and fully functional website. With a variety of …

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]]><![CDATA[RSS: The Secret Weapon for Busy Professionals]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/rss-the-secret-weapon-for-busy-professionalshttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/rss-the-secret-weapon-for-busy-professionalsTue, 03 Jan 2023 13:16:51 GMTHey there! With the new year comes a fresh new take on this newsletter. The feedback was very clear, so I’m shifting from one tool every day to sharing more tools, less often. This whole thing is an ongoing experiment, so feel free to weigh in anytime with your feedback. For this first “real” edition, I thought I start with something that I find super v…

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]]><![CDATA[Welcome to Substack! ]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/welcome-to-substackhttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/welcome-to-substackMon, 19 Dec 2022 13:01:14 GMTAs you know from my last post over on Revue, I’m moving my tech tips and tools newsletter here to Substack. I’m also thinking about changing the format up a bit and want to know your preference.

Thanks for helping me align this with your preferences.

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]]><![CDATA[Coming soon]]>https://worksmart.substack.com/p/coming-soonhttps://worksmart.substack.com/p/coming-soonThu, 15 Dec 2022 11:35:46 GMTThis is Work Smarter, Not Harder by Mike Taylor, a newsletter about One tech tip or tool every day to help you get sh*t done!.

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