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Think you know exactly what it’s like to work in tech? Narrow conceptions of what the industry is truly like tend to cloud people’s views. We decided to create a little comic to address a few of these fallacies…

This comic was created by Extra Fabulous comics for the Toggl Team – the people behind 1 time tracking app.

Looking to differentiate yourself online? Want to build a community around your work? We’ve got a few ideas on how to do just that!

Figuring out how best to act at work can be tough. In case you find yourself confused about what may or may not fly in a business setting, we’ve made a comic to help you out:

This comic was created by Extra Fabulous Comics for the Toggl Team – 

Let’s face it, the simplest advice is often the hardest to follow. When projects get tough and stress creeps into your routine, soft skills can be the first things to suffer.

Take a moment to remind yourself that these small adjustments make a world of difference for both your own performance and your coworkers’ happiness, even if you may not work in an office

I’ve transformed myself into a consummate business professional. What have you guys been doing?

On top of creating some pretty sweet new comics, we’ve also released our .

Users have called it ‘a game changer’, ‘easy to use,’ and ‘if you’re making all these apps and do-dad things on the phone, why don’t you call us more?’ And while we appreciate the feedback from our developer’s moms, we’d love it if you took it for a spin too.

Can I see the comics?

Yeah, totally! If your company is sticking you on an airplane (or, you know, you go on vacation) you may want to check out our .

We’ve also used dinosaurs to explain .

If you happen to be in the business of developing software, you might enjoy this epic piece about how the .

We’ll also keep doing these comics, so like us on  and follow us on  if you want these delivered directly to where you waste all your time anyway! We also post on  if you want to pretend you’re doing work.

If you have any ideas for the next one, or if you think we’ve missed an essential part of business professionalism, let us know where it says “Comments”

Wait…was the blog post deadline the 22nd? Are you sure?

This comic was created by Extra Fabulous Comics for the Toggl Team – 

It always starts the same way. It’s the beginning of the month, you’ve got so much time. Then all of a sudden that time vanishes and the deadline is tomorrow. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. So, how can you stop deadline panic?

Other than making sure you’ve noted all deadlines down correctly, . If a deadline is too ambitious, no amount of organization or hard work will help.

Knowing what you can realistically get done over a period of time before setting a deadline will help give clients realistic expectations and save you from being eaten by your panicked co-workers. I’d call that a win-win.

Everyone wishes they could get a little glance into the future so if you work at an agency, today just may be your lucky day….

This comic was created by  for the Toggl Team – the people behind 

You might have a few questions like, “what if I don’t like my horoscope?” or  “what kind of agency has a delivery driver?” Look, we don’t decide these things… it’s simply written in the stars. So feel free to direct your questions towards the cosmos.

Agency horoscopes are cool and all, but what else have you done?

If you like this, you might want to check out more of Safely Endangered’s comics. We’ve got a for those of us who know nothing about computer security. We also have a comic about

If you’re a freelancer, chances are you’ll like this comic where we explain .

If you’re a developer, boy do we have some great stuff for you. We did this awesome comic about using different programming languages to  as well as this comic that theorized what might happen if  (spoiler alert: it’s not great).

Will you do more of these?

Oh boy, will we ever. We like doing these so much that we’ve started putting out a new one every Thursday. You can follow our blog, , or  to keep up to date. We even do .

If you have any fresh ideas that we could put into a comic, do let us know in the comments below and we promise to add you as an easter egg when it comes out.

Until then – keep on trackin’!

If those who can’t do are the best teachers, then sloths, the animal embodiment ‘can’t do,’ may very well be the best teachers in the world. Let’s see what they say about time management:

Most computer security mishaps are a result of human error. Sure, systems can fail. However, most of the time, humans are the weak link. When it comes to digital security, the best tips are often the simplest. Here’s our top 6:

This comic was created by  for the Toggl Team – the people behind So what are these tips really about? Well let’s break them down:

1. Use strong passwords

We know, you’ve heard it a million times. But maybe this time it will stick.

Using a is much more secure a password then a jumble of letter and numbers. It makes the passwords you do need to remember (like the one to your password manager), more secure. It takes a computer much longer to guess full words than random letter scrambles.

Opening a dictionary and just picking words at random is a good strategy. Want to know more about what makes a good password? Check out this :

2. Don’t reuse passwords

Don’t just use a variation of the same password. If someone guesses one password then a computer can, with ease, guess your variations, making it highly insecure. See comic above for more info.

3. Use a password manager

Let’s face it: your brain is a dummy. It won’t be able to remember plenty of good passwords. And after all, the best passwords are the ones you don’t remember. A password manager is the only way to have a wide variety of truly secure passwords.

Password managers are easy to use, cheap or free, and can save major frustrations in the long run. Worried what could happen if someone gets the password to your password manager? This is a common reason cited for not using managers and it’s a bad one at that. Why?

Most password managers use multiple login verification steps. So if someone did get your password, they still wouldn’t be able to login. Good managers will also have the option to enable 2-factor-authentication. Don’t know what that is? Skip down to #5 for more info.

4. Look at URLs

Never enter personal information before knowing that you’re on the correct site. Phishing is one of the easiest ways for hackers to get your information. What is phishing?

Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details etc. for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity (such as a site you know and trust with your information) in an electronic communication.

Always check URLs before you click on links (in emails and online). Make sure you’re on the right page when you enter login information. After all, it could be just a fancy copycat.

5. Don’t allow physical access to your machine

This one is a bit different from the rest. The physical security of devices is important partially because people don’t often think of it when they hear ‘digital security.’ Your actual physical phone or computer tends to be where you let your guard down.

If you have an unlocked device, it wouldn’t take much time for someone to install programs that do tons of fun malicious things (like tracking your keystrokes to get your passwords) without your knowledge. Make sure you lock your computer when you leave it and always protect it, and your other devices, with secure passwords.

6. Enable 2 Factor Authentication

If someone steals your password, then 2FA can prevent them from logging into all your precious accounts. 2 Factor Authentication means that you’ll need 2 devices to login. Generally, the devices are a cellphone and a computer. Your first device (let’s say your computer) will need a token (generally a string of random numbers or letter) that you can retrieve from an app on your phone.

Enter it after your password and you’re in your account. Don’t have the second code? No dice. This helps prevent strangers from getting into your accounts. Unless someone takes your phone, then you may be screwed.

We don’t mean to worry you and by no means should you throw your computer out the window in an attempt to rid yourself of this threatening digital world to which you’ve just been exposed. Instead, we’d like you to think of the internet as a busy city.

It’s somewhere you can go and experience amazing things. Sure, there are bad things that happen. But as long as you know what to look for and approach your activities with warranted caution, you’ll be able to still have those experiences that drew you there initially.

Now go change your passwords.

When you start any new job, you bring to it your own set of expectations. The same goes for freelancing. If you decide to become a freelancer, what you picture may be just slightly different than the reality…

This comic was created by  for the Toggl Team – the people behind 

We do these comics to give you a mental break from your epic daily adventures – like creating an amazing product or trying to find your next great client.

If you’re a freelancer, chances are you’ll like this comic where we explain .

If you’re a developer, boy do we have some great stuff for you. We did this awesome comic about using different programming languages to  as well as this comic that theorized what might happen if  (spoiler alert: it’s not great).

You might also enjoy  – a highly realistic, profoundly immoral game about life in the gritty startup scene of Silicon Valley. We built the entire game during a weeklong team retreat in the Scottish lowlands (highlands were not good, terrible wifi).

Also, since a lot of our users work in development, we also have this handy guide 

Oh boy, will we ever. We like doing these so much that we’ve started putting out a new one every Thursday. You can follow our blog, , or  to keep up to date.

If you have any fresh ideas that we could put into a comic, do let us know in the comments below and we promise to add you as an easter egg when it comes out.

Until then – keep on trackin’!

It’s not deja vu. They’re everywhere. No matter where you work, there always seems to be a few familiar characters hanging around.