In 2024, computers will still be important in making people more productive at work and at home. With the right tips you can get the most out of the features and possibilities of your smartphone. Here are some of the best ways to get more done with your smartphone this year:
1. Use cloud services
Sync between devices: To keep your files, images, and data in sync across all your devices, use a cloud service like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox. This ensures you can access and work on your files from anywhere and switch between devices without losing work.
2. Use artificial intelligence and automation applications
You can set up apps like IFTTT (If This then That) or Microsoft Power Automate to do your daily tasks for you across all your apps and services. You can set up automations to do things like save email attachments directly to the cloud or set daily or weekly reminders.
3. Make your home screen work better
Sort apps by purpose: Group apps by type (e.g. work, social, health, money, etc.). This reduces confusion and speeds up the process of getting what you need.
Widgets and shortcuts: Use widgets to quickly view important information or quickly access important features. Many apps that help you get things done let you add a schedule, to-do list, or note-taking shortcut as a widget to your home screen.
4. Use advanced note-taking tools
Versatile apps: Use advanced note-taking apps like Evernote, OneNote, or Google Keep that sync across multiple platforms and let you add voice notes and images.
Digital business: use tags, groups or notebooks to organize your notes. Often these apps can read handwritten notes and convert them to text, which can be useful for meetings or courses.
5. Learn how to use integrated scheduling in your calendar
Use the Calendar app on your phone to keep track of your plans. You can connect it to other services, like email, to instantly add events or reminders based on what you send and receive.
Time limits: Schedule time in your calendar to do certain things. Giving you a set amount of time to do certain things can help you focus and get more done.
6. Make the most of your battery
Battery Saver Mode: To get the most out of your battery on the go, turn on Battery Saver Mode. It is important to monitor battery life so that important work is not interrupted.
Change settings: Always check settings like brightness, background app refresh, and location services to see if they are draining your battery for no apparent reason.
7. Use digital wellness tools to help you focus better
App issues: Set limits on the number of times an app can be used through tools like Digital Wellbeing. Spending less time on social media and other useless apps will help you focus better.
Focus Mode: Many smartphones now feature Focus Mode, which turns off notifications from contacts and non-work related apps at specific times.
8. Use widgets and notifications to stay informed.
Smart notifications: You can set alerts only for important friends and apps. This way you avoid being distracted and you don’t miss important messages.
If you want to quickly get information without opening the application, use the appropriate buttons. At a glance, widgets for weather, news, stocks, or personal health information can be useful.
9. Improve privacy and security
Update often: To protect yourself from security issues, keep the operating system and apps on your smartphone up to date. Using secure links is especially important if you work on a public or shared network.
