Email, video conferencing and smartphones have all made it easier to plug in to work no matter the time or location. But as much as technology has improved the workplace, in some ways it has also become productivity’s worst enemy.

A simple email reply or status update on a company’s Facebook page can snowball into sucking away valuable hours of the day. But don’t let technology get the best of you. Here’s a look at five ways technology can zap your time, and tips for how to overcome them