We're big proponents of "work smarter, not harder" here at XDA, and that means figuring out how to automate as much of our daily workload as possible. Whether that's using IFTTT to link different ...

We examine how AI is changing the future of work — and how, in many ways, that future is already here. Artificial intelligence is being increasingly leveraged in workplaces nationwide. Those who make ...

Let’s be honest— Microsoft Excel is a powerhouse, but it can also feel like a time sink. Whether you’re formatting endless tables, sorting mountains of data, or generating the same reports over and ...

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.

Daily work often involves repetitive tasks like moving emails, updating spreadsheets, or generating reports, which consume valuable time and mental energy. Microsoft and Google tools allow users to ...

Automation remains a critical part of managing an efficient IT operations team. This article identifies the most valuable tasks to automate for immediate impact on security, consistency and resource ...

The ability to quickly master prompt engineering has become a critical skill for optimizing AI agents and automation systems. This overview and video by Ben AI provides more insights into the key ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

As today’s database administrators (DBAs) manage the complexity of modern database environments, particularly containerized systems, they must lean into smart automation to transform database ...