Frank Buck Consulting

Google Photos will no longer be totally free. Here's how to take advantage of the changes. Now's the time to jump in with both feet! The text of the blog post contains links you will need. Come over and visit here: https://frankbuck.org/google-photos-changes/

Say goodbye to bad subject lines and forgotten attachments. Learn a strategy to write better emails. Make your communication clear and get your messages read. For more, visit the post: https://frankbuck.org/write-better-emails/

The worst part of the writing process is writer's block. If you hate looking at a blank page, learn a technique to banish it forever. Visit the post for more: https://frankbuck.org/writers-block/

Explore what has changed in the new Evernote design. Read about what this means to you and the decisions you will need to make. Visit the blog post for all of the links mentioned in the episode:  https://frankbuck.org/new-evernote/

When work slows to a standstill, it's often because someone is the bottleneck. Could it be you? Here's how to move forward and get things on track. For more, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/are-you-the-bottleneck/ 

When you experience poor customer service there's a better way to handle it than just get mad. Getting action is easier than you think. More more, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/ask-for-what-you-want/

Remap the Print Screen key to allow you to easily snip any portion of the screen with the touch of 1 key. For more information and to view a demonstration video, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/screen-snips-with-1-key-my-new-favorite-shortcut/ 

Come over to the blog post and follow along as I show the dozen-or-so "If This Then That" applets that make my life easier. Re-create or modify any of them for your needs: https://frankbuck.org/powerful-ifttt-applets You can also view the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2GqET67kzek Here is the post on creating tasks with your voice. Download the ebook that walks you through setting up adding to Remember The Milk with your voice using Google Assistant. How to Use Evernote to Track Your Time For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/powerful-ifttt-applets

I am up for Global Gurus "Top 30" again this year in the "Time Management" category. Part of the selection is determined by popular vote. Could I get you to take a second and vote for me? You'll be asked to log in with your Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn account to be sure you vote only once. If This Then That is moving from a free model to a paid plan. Here's what you need to know about locking in a low price and why you need it. For more, visit the blog post.  https://frankbuck.org/ifttt-pro The link to the IFTTT video is bit.ly/frankbuck161.

Time tracking is a valuable exercise, but the mechanics can be cumbersome. Learning a simple automation makes the process easy. For more and to see a video demonstration visit the blog post:  https://frankbuck.org/evernote-time-tracking/

Evernote is a great tool for housing notes for the college student. Learn a strategy to structure Evernote for the college semester. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-college-notes/

Based on the premise of Dan Heath's Upstream, this post examines 3 fictional people. Each handles results of problems instead of prevention. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/upstream/ Listen to Ray Sidney-Smith and I discuss this book on Productivity Book Group

One memory technique transformed my approach to how to study in college. With it, I made an "A" in every class thereafter (all the way through the doctorate). For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/how-to-memorize-notes

Learn the one secret to how to take notes in college. Follow it up with how to transform those notes into something that will yield an "A" on the test. For more information, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/college-students:-how-to-take-great-notes/

This recording is quite different from anything else on this channel. I have played flute since junior high. For 12 years following college graduation, I was a junior high and middle school band director. This recording is a flute sonata written by George Frideric Handel and is a standard part of the repertoire for flute, and yes, I am the one playing. It shows a different side of me than what you normally experience here. I hope you enjoy it.

Sending large digital files is a challenge. Using Dropbox Transfer, you can send up to 100GB at a time for free. This episode shows how to do it. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/dropbox-transfer/

What critical elements make a paper planner effective? Learn what elements to look for. Get specific recommendations for brands and even a free option. For more, a video, and free downloads, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/paper-planne/

Most people don't know the new Windows 10 features. There are quite a few. This post covers Snip & Sketch, hiding desktop icons, and Quick Assist.  To view the video, come over to http://www.frankbuck.org/3-windows-10-features

"Interruptions" tops the list of reasons people can't accomplish their goals. Interruptions destroy focus and momentum. Learn 3 ways to tame this time bandit.   For more information come over to the blog posts: http:/frankbuck.org/how-to-tame-interruptions-and-get-work-done

"Clutter" is physical stuff that's in the wrong place. Even a little can make your home or office look like a junk pile. This hack makes a big difference. https://www.frankbuck.org/a-simple-hack-to-clear-the-clutter