Posts Tagged ‘e-mail’
Easy File-Sharing with Dropbox
Last week, I wrote about how to easily back up your computer files to the cloud using Carbonite. This week, I would like to talk about another one of my favorite Internet-based products.
Dropbox is a free program that enables you to store files in the cloud so that you can (1) make them available to all of your computing devices, and (2) easily share them with others.
Write It Down
One of the worst feelings in the world occurs when you suddenly realize that you forgot to do something that you promised somebody you would do. It’s even worse when it’s the other person doing the reminding.
How can you prevent commitments from slipping through the cracks? A great start is to write everything down.
Practicing What I Preach
As a Professional Organizer, I live the advice that I give my clients. I regularly donate unworn clothes and unused items; I efficiently process incoming e-mail and paper; I manage my time using an effective to-do list.
But even I’m not perfect.
That’s why I found it so satisfying last week to tackle something that had been nagging at me for a while — something that was violating TWO of my six basic organizing principles.
Secrets of an Empty Inbox
Yes, that’s right, zero e-mails in my inbox. And you can do it too! Here are my secrets.
How Smart is Your Smart Phone?
I was an early adopter of the Blackberry. I was working for a large corporation when they came out, and as soon as I saw one of my colleagues with one and heard about it’s capabilities, I knew this was for me. I had just returned from a vacation and had been frustrated at being away from e-mail for a week.
A few years later, I upgraded to the cell phone version of the Blackberry. I got rid of my low-tech personal cell phone and have been hooked on the smart phone concept ever since.
After I left Corporate America and formed my organizing company three and a half years ago, I decided to try a Motorola Q. Less than two years later, I went back to the Blackberry, vowing never again to stray. Each version of the Blackberry had more wonderful features, and I saw no reason to ever leave the fold again.
Then came the iPhone. At first, I was very skeptical about all of the hype. But as time wore on, I envied my friends who, with a few flicks of a finger, could use their phones to bring up graphically rich web sites and zoom in on them.
As I rided out my two-year Verizon contract, I checked out the iPhone a few times at Apple and AT&T stores. I was concerned that, after years of a robust Qwerty keyboard, I would find the virtual keyboard difficult to use. I was concerned about leaving Verizon and switching to AT&T. I had a ton of fears – rational or otherwise — and had nearly talked myself out of wanting an iPhone.
Three weeks ago, with my Verizon contact about to expire, I took the plunge.