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The Best Auto Form Filling Software for 2025

Filling out forms doesn’t have to be a chore. With the best auto form filling software, you can breeze through repetitive data entry, save time and minimize errors. Whether you’re a professional managing client intake forms, a small business owner handling orders, or just tired of typing the same details over and over, these tools…

How to Create Macros & Examples

Imagine slashing hours off your workday with a single click. That’s the magic of macros—small but mighty tools that automate repetitive tasks and boost your efficiency. Whether you’re formatting spreadsheets, drafting emails, or streamlining workflows, learning how to create macros can be a game-changer. Macros take mundane, time-consuming actions and turn them into instant solutions,…

How to Automate Repetitive Tasks

Repetitive tasks are so commonplace in our daily work that it’s hard to imagine what life would be like without them. However, they’re also taking up time and energy that could be better spent. For example, one study found that customer service reps lose up to 30 percent of their day to repeat tasks. Fortunately,…

The Best Macros Software for 2025

Imagine automating your workday or gaming sessions with a single keystroke—that’s the power of the macro software. These tools take repetitive tasks, like formatting spreadsheets or executing complex commands, and turn them into effortless actions, saving you time and boosting precision. In 2025, macro software has evolved to suit everyone, from office pros streamlining reports…

12 Typing Hacks to Maximize Your Productivity

Typing efficiently is about accuracy, ergonomics, and minimizing unnecessary keystrokes. Whether you’re a writer, developer, or anyone who spends hours at a keyboard, optimizing your typing habits can save time and reduce strain. When you’ve been a professional writer and editor for as long as I’ve been, you learn to develop some typing hacks to…

How to Share Email Templates in Gmail, Outlook 365 & TextExpander

Email templates help ensure consistent and efficient communication. But, sharing them with colleagues on different platforms (Outlook, Gmail, or various CRMs) requires the right approach. Below, we explore methods for one-time template sharing versus ongoing collaboration, covering built-in features, third-party tools, and best practices for managing templates across an organization. Single Email Template Sharing Methods…

Top Time-Saving Apps & Tools

Time is one of our most valuable resources, yet it often feels like there’s never enough of it. Whether you’re managing work projects, handling personal responsibilities, or juggling multiple commitments, effective time management is essential for productivity and well-being. Fortunately, technology offers a variety of apps and tools designed to streamline tasks, reduce distractions, and…

Top Knowledge-Sharing Apps for Internal Use (Collaboration, Training & Knowledge Management)

Organizations often rely on knowledge-sharing tools to help employees collaborate, learn, and access information efficiently. In fact, a Forrester study found that employees spend 29% of their week just searching for information if no proper system is in place​. Below, we explore leading internal knowledge-sharing apps (both free and paid) across three key categories: collaboration…

Beyond the clipboard manager: 10 unique copy and paste tools

How many times have you used copy and paste today? It’s likely been too many times to count. Copy and paste is one of the great inventions of the computer era, allowing you to easily move and manipulate text without having to re-enter it. As powerful as basic cut, copy, and paste is, you can…