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Streamlining for success: the story of a thoroughly modern Monica Vinader

Monica Vinader designs and sells beautiful jewellery, and its business processes are equally as stunning: Turbine is one of the cloud-powered reasons why.

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Efficiency is their business: how Shutl stays sharp

Shutl is an innovative company that lets online shoppers get same-day delivery. They talked to me about how my Turbine is part of their efficiency culture.

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Is it worth the time?

Sometimes saving time takes longer than the time it saves. Look: xkcd puts it better in chart form.

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Video review of HP ElitePad 900

Get a close look at the new HP ElitePad 900 tablet computer running Windows 8 Pro in this YouTube unboxing video.

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Concentration and distraction

Best of the web on concentration

Whether it’s switching on or off from work, taming technology or putting it to work, this is the best of the web on concentration.

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Learn to touch type online – review of Type Fu

Type Fu is an online learning tool that teaches you to touch type. I took it for a spin. I tried, I cheated, I learned: this is the review.

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How to use Pinterest as a design tool

Most people seem to use Pinterest to plan weddings and bake sales. I use it as a design and collaboration tool. Here’s how.

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Pebble smart watch: Unboxing and hands-on review

My Pebble E-Paper smart watch arrived yesterday. This is my hands-on review.

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A-Z of better writing

A-Z of better writing

A veritable alphabet of better writing. 26 tips for inspiration, guidance and encouragement.

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Monday mornings and how to defeat them

How to overcome the uphill struggle of a Monday morning, and make the start of your week a little more slick.

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