June 2011
Beginner
504 pages
15h 9m
English
Chapter 9
Work Smarter on Your Smart Phone
Not long ago, most of us had one computer, maybe a bulky laptop that we’d lug around when we wanted to get things done on the go. If you needed Internet access, you’d go looking for a coffee shop in hopes of finding a serviceable Wi-Fi connection. Today, you carry a full-fledged computer-plus-phone in your pocket, with always-on access to the Web, email, social networking, and so on.
Your smartphone is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s great knowing that wherever you are, you can access your email, look up movie showtimes, find a coffee shop, or finish reading that article you bookmarked. On the other, you’re working with a cramped screen, typing clumsily on a software keyboard, and stumbling to shuttle information back and forth between your computer and smartphone. It’s a great gadget for staying connected, but as an emerging technology, it’s also rife with productivity pitfalls.
Every day you become more reliant on this vital new tool in your productivity toolkit. This chapter’s hacks include tips, tools, and methods for getting things done faster and better on your smartphone. Some cover tips and shortcuts for typing and navigating faster (Hack 77, “Speed Up Your Touchscreen Typing”); others help you automate common or repetitive tasks (Hack 80, “Automate Android Functions with Tasker”). Learn how to break down the barrier between your smartphone and desktop with Hack 78, “Break Down the Barrier Between Your Computer and Mobile ...
