Stop! Do You Need Another New Gadget?
Some tech tools are a big help; others just add clutter. Before buying the latest tech gadget, ask yourself what problem it will solve and where you’ll actually put it.
Some tech tools are a big help; others just add clutter. Before buying the latest tech gadget, ask yourself what problem it will solve and where you’ll actually put it.
Do you have a smartphone, like an iPhone, Android, or Windows Mobile device?
Pros and cons of buying a dedicated scanner such as NeatDesk of Fujitsu, or sticking with a multifunction copy/fax/scan device.
So you’ve gone paperless and are now storing all your documents on your hard drive. Great! By doing so, you’ve likely freed up tons of space in your office by eliminating the need for paper storage. Just because the papers don’t take up physical space, however, doesn’t mean they aren’t taking space on your hard drive. Hard drives have memory capacities, so it’s good to know what kinds of files are filling your storage.
Make processing email easier by smartening up your subject line, managing your inbox, and filtering non-urgent messages.
Using a “hot file” system, you can organize your email inbox into action-oriented subfolders that mirror your paper filing system.
Paper takes a lot of space to store, and especially if you’re used to searching for documents on your computer, rifling through paper piles and digging into file cabinets can seem practically archaic!
Consider your time, money, and security when weighing the pros and cons.
Follow these tips for managing your many logins and passwords.
We’ve got way to go to reach the paperless future shown in The Jetsons and Star Trek.