June 2011
Beginner
504 pages
15h 9m
English
book
Lifehacker: The Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, and Better, Third Edition
by Adam Pash, Gina Trapani
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Table of Contents
Hack 1: Empty Your Inbox (and Keep It Empty)
Hack 2: Decrease Your Response Time
Hack 3: Craft Effective Messages
Hack 4: Highlight Messages Sent Directly to You
Hack 5: Use Disposable Email Addresses
Hack 7: Future-Proof Your Email Address
Hack 8: Consolidate Multiple Email Addresses with Gmail
Hack 9: Script and Automate Repetitive Replies
Hack 10: Filter Low-Priority Messages
Hack 11: Organize Your Documents Folder
Hack 12: Instantly Retrieve Files Stored on Your Computer
Hack 13: Overhaul Your Filing Cabinet
Hack 14: Instantly Recall Any Number of Different Passwords
Hack 15: Securely Track Your Passwords
Hack 17: Organize Your Digital Photos
Hack 18: Corral Media Across Folders and Drives
Hack 19: Create Saved Search Folders
Hack 20: Create a Password-Protected Disk on Your PC
Hack 21: Create a Password-Protected Disk on Your Mac
Hack 22: Encrypt Your Entire Windows Operating System
Hack 23: Set Up 2-Step Verification for Your Google Account
Hack 24: Design Your Own Planner
Chapter 3: Trick Yourself into Getting Done
Hack 25: Make Your To-Do List Doable
Hack 26: Set Up a Morning Dash
Hack 28: Quick-Log Your Workday
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