Technology is all around us, from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, and being able to control it has never been more useful, which is why we are here to offer you 7 useful tips to do so!
You don't need a special course or a lot of time, you only need 5 minutes! Start using technology in a smarter way and your devices and favorite apps will offer you more
1. Turn off your devices while charging them
Without a doubt, many times you want to charge your phone very quickly because you need it right away. There is a very simple way to speed up the process: turn off your device! You may not check Facebook for a while, but it's worth it.
2. Sign up for IFTTT
If you haven't heard of IFTTT (If This Then That), create a free account now in less than 5 minutes. The service intelligently combines a wide range of apps, services, and platforms
You can simultaneously change your profile picture on both Facebook and Twitter, save your likes from Instagram to Dropbox, receive a text notification if it snows tomorrow, and much more.
3. Restore factory settings on some devices
You will encounter problems with your computer, smartphone or tablet sooner or later and factory reset is the fastest way to deal with them, just refer to the instructions for each device.
The process cleans up corrupted data, removes most viruses, restores apps that aren't working properly, and returns your devices' performance back to normal. Just make sure you have a backup of your apps, data, and important files before you begin.
4. Learn some keyboard shortcuts
It doesn't matter which applications you use the most. Keyboard shortcuts will help you finish your tasks in record time. Do a search online to find the shortcuts available in the programs you use. Some of the most common shortcuts are Ctrl+C which copies, Ctrl+F which finds something, and the spacebar which usually serves as play and pause in media playback. See what else you can find to make your life easier!
5. Recycle your old devices
Don't throw away your old devices because they may still be useful. Even an old and very slow tablet can serve as an e-reader with the right app, while an old smartphone can be used to create a monitoring system for your home.
6. Back up everything
Creating a backup system doesn't take as long as you think and can save your digital life if something happens to your devices. How you choose to do it is up to you because there are several ways.
7. Take a break from technology
Our lives are now dominated by modern technology and that's why it's important to disconnect every now and then. Take a walk, read a book or have a conversation with someone in person and not through Facebook or your smartphone. As you can imagine, there are tools that help you do this, for example you can select the flight mode function on your phone which blocks all communications for a period of time and you will see that you can live without technology even for a while!
