TECH BY TES
Tech Tools For Entrepreneurs By Yvonne Pilon
It’s not difficult to recognize just how much technology is used on a daily basis, not to mention how much it’s accelerated since the pandemic. From smart phones to smart homes to smart cars, the world around us is getting “smarter”. Here are just a few tech tools that may help make 2022 more productive, less stressful, more knowledgeable and safer. Productivity & Management • Digital Organization: Pocket makes it easy to save articles, videos, and sites in a single dashboard for users to quickly review at a later time (GetPocket.com). • Scheduling Meetings: Calendly is the modern scheduling platform making “finding time” a breeze (Calendly.com). • Automation and Workflow: IFTTT (Ifttt.com) connects and automates your favourite apps and devices with a simple no-code interface.
• Block Distracting Websites and Apps: Freedom (Freedom.to) blocks distractions so you can get your work done. Block what you want, when you want and be more productive. Health & Wellness • Fitness Tech: Smart home gym equipment and wearables are all “gains” this year. Try lululemon’s Mirror (MirrorCanada.com); Peloton (OnePeloton.ca) or an under-the-desk elliptical machine Cubii Pro (Cubii.com). • Wellness Apps: Want to feel good in 2022? Check out Headspace (Headspace.com); MindBeacon (MindBeacon.com); Moodfit (GetMoodfit.com) or Happify (Happify.com). Professional Development & Upskilling • Online Learning: Learn something new in 2022 with online classes and learning on sites like Coursera (Coursera.org); LinkedIn Learning (LinkedIn.com/learning) and Udemy (Udemy.com).
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• National business/tech news: Get the top Canadian business and tech news every morning in one fast email with Read The Peak (ReadThePeak.com). It only takes five minutes to read! Work From Home (WFH) • Online Collaboration: Communicate with your team via Slack (Slack.com). It’s faster, better organized and more secure than email. • Home Office: Autonomous features everyday tools for a comfier and happier WFH including SmartDesks and more (Autonomous.ai). Internet Security & Privacy • Secure Your Connection: Try NordVPN (NordVPN.com) for secure and private access to the Internet. • Protect Your Password: 1Password (1Password.com) is a password manager aiming to deliver protection, not just for individuals or organizations, but also to provide a shared password protection system for families. Yvonne Pilon is the President and CEO of WEtech Alliance, a local organization focused on helping tech companies create, innovate, and accelerate. She is also the host of #TechInTheCity, a podcast and hashtag that discusses the latest tech news and trends in Windsor Essex and around the world. For more information, visit: WEtech-Alliance.com. or follow her at @YvonnePilon.
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