Most jobs done at a computer, though, can be done at least partly offline—if you have things set up to work that way. Here's how to work offline in a world that assumes constant connectivity.

For the majority of my working life, I’ve been on the computer. Among other positions, I’ve been a community manager, a marketing director, a professional editor, and, of course, a writer.

Working from home is a blessing and a curse—you get the freedom to work how you want, but the temptation to slack off is strong. It’s easy to stick to your job when your boss is breathing down ...

Some fresh perspective on a Chromebook's capabilities for professionals. “Sure, Chromebooks are fine for schools and other simple stuff, but you can’t actually use ’em for work — can you?” ...