Make digital work for you: how to streamline the way you use technology
Streamlining the way you use technology is a great way to save time, declutter your headspace and become more efficient. At Project.esc, we’re all about using digital in a positive way, which means always seeking new tools to find tech that aligns better with our daily lives. Here’s our best bits of advice to make digital work for you:
Employ a password manager
With the recent news that Facebook has been storing millions of users’ passwords in plain sight, now is a key moment to put this tool into action. Most of us struggle to remember passwords, and with rules that demand a complex code of numbers, special symbols and capitals, it’s hardly surprising we resort to repurposing similar passwords across different platforms. But as we become increasingly aware of how many obscure marketing companies are hoarding the planet’s personal data, it’s integral to invest in smarter security. Two great options are LastPass and 1Password, which enable you to store every password in the same place, and assist you in crafting stronger passwords to keep access to your information and accounts safe and secure.
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Digitise your calendar
Sure, you might love that daft one with a different dog for every month that your nan bought you last Christmas, but is what you scribble in those tiny boxes actually legible? Android and iOS both have calendar apps built-in, but there’s a plethora of app options available. Find something that’s slick and easy to use like Google Calendar, Jorte or Fantastical 2, then put it to use. There’s no better way to destress than knowing that everything you need to do is written down and close to hand.
Create a To Do list
The next step after the calendar is to figure out how you’re going to tackle all those plans you’ve charted. Instead of relying on a dozen scattered post-it notes, why not experiment with an app? With tools available that sync across your device, are a breeze to edit and always ready to update, you can revolutionise the way you approach tasks. For something simple, we recommend Wunderlist or Done This, with apps like Omnifocus available for those in need of something more complex. No excuses to procrastinate now!
Experiment with these three simple starting points to discover how you can use technology to make life just that little bit smoother.
