Tech to Make Your Life Simple
August 7, 2009 by Red Lipstick Reporter
Filed under Blog, How To's or Tutorials
Technology can be daunting as upgrades pop up every month and seems to advance with leaps instead of steps. So which ones are good to adopt in an effort to make your life easier? Here is a quick list of technology that has indeed made life simple:
1. Email Folders – Keep your inbox tame by putting your email into accessible folders. With emails ranging for simple communication to business updates to crisis, it becomes easy to lose an important message. Try organizing your incoming messages by ‘Archive,’ ‘Follow Up Now,’ and ‘Hold for Later.’
2. Smartphones – It could be argued that these devices keep us working day and night, but there’s no denying they do keep us on top of communication. Check out the popular iPhone and Blackberry to keep you connected. If you already have a smartphone, look for apps that make running your business or life easier.
3. GPS – Whether it’s on your phone or in your car, GPS has revolutionized the traditional driving directions. Try out the user-friendly TomTom ONE.
4. Tablet PCs – If your business requires multiple signatures, lots of note taking, and you’re trying to eliminate paper, look into a tablet PC. You can easily save your notes and have contracts signed without hauling around paper copies that can be lost. Check out Dell’s Latitude XT.
5. Syncing – Accessing documents from any device is made easy with online storage solutions that sync your files. Collaborate on documents and share files with ease while losing the hassle of thumbdrives. Try Box.net.
