Danny Maiorca

1 week ago | makeuseof.com | Danny Maiorca

I’ve spent way too long erasing backgrounds manually—and trust me, AI isn’t always the miracle it claims to be. After testing 11 so-called “smart” tools, I found one that didn’t completely destroy fine edges, fur, or shadows. 11 Creative Fabrica Though it's possible to remove backgrounds from a smartphone, I used my computer instead. To run this experiment, I used this photo: First, I tried Creative Fabrica's background remover.

1 week ago | makeuseof.com | Danny Maiorca

Don't fancy racking up a big monthly bill with countless AI software subscriptions? No problem. You'll find plenty of excellent free AI tools to help you with proofreading, learning languages, and more. 1 Grammarly While Grammarly is a fantastic tool for writers, you don't need to be a professional to reap its benefits. Grammarly's free version will catch typos and grammatical errors in your essays, emails, and social media posts.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Danny Maiorca

1 hour agoGrand finales are on the horizon in the realm of relationships. With springtime and Aries season in full swing, you could be feeling a playful, even fiery sense of anticipation and surge of self-focus. That’s the effect of the sign of the Ram, which, as the first of the 12 zodiac signs, is …

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Danny Maiorca

Every morning used to start with a flood of emails and a derailed to-do list. Then I stopped. Now, the quiet hours before noon are mine—and I'm getting more done than ever. What's Happened Since Starting This Experiment? I knew I'd enjoy some of the benefits of not checking my emails before noon, such as increased focus. Others, however, were much more surprising. Checking my emails first thing in the morning had the same effect as when I used to read my phone notifications.

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Danny Maiorca

Every new task app felt like a fresh start—until the notifications piled up and I ghosted it. After too many attempts, one finally made me stop tweaking and just get stuff done. 8 Microsoft To Do Anything was better than nothing in my early days of productivity, which is why I first turned to Microsoft To Do. The app is free to use, and I like that you can choose between grid and list views. Populating a to-do list is as simple as entering the task and hitting the Enter key.