Working at home is going to be the new normal for many people. After not having offices for a months, many people are just. . . staying in their living rooms. It’s great. Snack when you want on what you want, wear what you want, there’s no downside. If you’re working off Firefox, here’s a list of cool browser extensions to make things better.
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Framery – the phone booth for your home
I bet a lot of people are regretting that open floor plan now. With all the video conferences and phone calls we’ve had to take for work, people are dying for some alone space. Well even with no work, 24/7 with the family is draining. Enter the Framery, the phone booth for your home.
Read MoreLess Plastic with Amazon – check out these tips to make Amazon orders greener
You probably think you have no control over the waste that is generated by ordering packages and having things delivered. The only answer is to stop, right? Well, as it turns out, there’s a lot you can do if you’re ordering from Amazon! Here’s a link with some great tips on lowering your plastic waste.
Read MoreShould We Work Less In The Winter – shorter office hours and more sleep hours
Winter blues is real and we should all have to work less in the winter because of it. At least that’s what some scientists are looking into. It may seem far fetched but wanting to say in bed longer might be about more than just the cold.
Read MoreGot-it – keep track of all the things
Share office supplies? Spend too much of your time wondering around trying to find who has run off with the shared supplies? Waste no more with Got-it, the tags that make it possible to track the most mundane of office supplies and tools all over the building.
Read MoreAlmond – the open source virtual personal assistant
Ever just feel like you need a personal assistant to handle all the stuff that the internet throws at you on a daily basis? Well if your notifications got you down, your life is a mess that needs a hand, then Almond is here for you, the open virtual assistant that you control.
Read MoreIndie Bound – find books locally
If you’ve been around for a while, you know that we like books here because reading is FUNDAMENTAL! Anyway, local bookstores are dying but you can help them out by shopping at them instead of online or big box stores. Bonus, more variety in selection. Don’t know where to start? See if where you can buy that book locally with Indie Bound, the website that tells you where to buy books.
Read MoreBraava Jet 240 – let a robot mop your floor
Household chores, for the birds! Free up your time and buy a robot. We’re not quite on the Jetsons level of automated homes but that doesn’t mean you have to mop your own floor. The Braava Jet 240 will get it cleaned up for you just as well.
Read MoreFocusmate – mobile coworking to get your productivity up
Working from home is awesome but it can also be distracting. All of your stuff is there and Netflix is always ready to go. If you need to get something done but you need a bit of accountability, check out Focusmate, the service that turns your home into a coworking space.
Read MoreLockbook – fingerprint protect your notes
Remember when you were a kid and there were those voice activated electric lock diaries? Did you want one and never got it? That’s depressing, I know. You’re an adult now and can get whatever you want though! Like the locking diary of your dreams. Check out the Lockbook, the fingerprint locked notebook.
Read MoreYASIV – figure out what to buy next from Amazon
Shopping online is hard, there are so many options. Too many options to sift through. Get some help planning your purchases with YASIV, the web app that helps you figure out what to buy from Amazon next.
Read MoreWifi Porter – get connected fast
The first thing we all do when visiting someone’s house for more than a few hours is jump on the Wifi. I do it. You do it. We all do it. Make it easier for everyone involved with the Wifi Porter, the simple way to give access do your wifi.
Read MoreTransit – the app that keeps you on track
Getting from place to place can be tricky. Different public transpiration lines, traffic, road closures, all of these things are obstacles to getting from where you’re at to where you want to be. Don’t let anything slow you down, Transit is the app that will help you reach your destination no matter what.
Read MoreThe Fabulous – your life couch in app form
There are habits that we could all be better about. Whether it’s getting more physical activity, spending more time resting to heal, or just remembering to drink water, we could probably all be doing better somewhere. The Fabulous is the app to help you foster good habits.
Read MoreShirt Wrinkle Remover – skip the ironing board
Ironing is no fun but if you want to look sharp for work, you’ve gotta do it. If you hate spending time making your shirt look crisp check out the Shirt Wrinkle Remover, the gadget that “irons” your shirt with nothing but air.
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