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Input has always been the Achille's Heel of our mobile devices. Voice input makes it easy. These examples will make your life easier. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blog post:  https://www.frankbuck.org/voice-input-tasks

In a contest for "worst year ever," 2020 would be the favorite. For most, the 1st half has been empty. Can we turn it around and end 2020 with a glass half full? For additional information and video, visit http://www.frankbuck.org/2020-a-glass-half-full

Time blocking is a popular time-management strategy. Watch me demonstrate my take on how to do it. Hint: The answer is NOT "put it all on the calendar." For more information and for an extend video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/time-blocking

Morph Transition, Design Ideas, and 3-D Models are three relatively new PowerPoint features that are worth learning. Here's what you need to know. For more information and the demonstration video, visit the blog post. https://www.frankbuck.org/powerpoint-3-new-features-for-beautiful-slides

A reader asked how I am able to look at the camera the whole time when video recording. Here is my reply along with a demonstration. For more, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/talk-to-camera

If you've ever loved and lost a pet, you'll understand this Sheltie story. Sally left us too soon and was a joy every day. For more, and for the videos of dogs at play, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/sally

Microsoft 365 now includes two tools designed to improve your writing. Proofreading in Microsoft Word is easier with "Read Aloud" and "Editor." For more information, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/read-aloud-and-editor

An autoscheduler such as Meetingbird is good any time. When you are a remote worker, it becomes an even better tool to improve communication. For additional information,  visit the post: https://www.frankbuck.org/meetingbird-remote-worker To learn more about Meetingbird, visit this post: https://www.frankbuck.org/meetingbird

 "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.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/a-simple-hack-to-clear-the-clutter

Learn how to avoid the back and forth emails and phone calls involved with trying to schedule meetings. Use the automation in Meetingbird instead. For more information, visit the post: https://www.frankbuck.org/meetingbird

Gmail is rolling out a feature that makes search easier. Its search has always been powerful, but you had to dig a little. Those days are no more. Come over to the blog post for more details and a video demonstrating this concept: https://www.frankbuck.org/gmail-search-chips

Opening Gmail to compose a message can lead to spending unwanted time on the messages which await. Learn how to create a new message with one click even though you're not in Gmail. For more information, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/compose-gmail-with-one-click Here is the link you will need to be able to set up one-click Gmail creation as discussed in the podcast: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&source=mailto&to=

During the COVID-19 era, do you feel like you're stuck in the movie "Groundhog Day?" Here's how to give you days purpose during this time. For more information, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/groundhog-day-syndrome

As we look at our time management while quarantined, here's how to be "ready" when the country reopens. Here are the 3 things you can do now. Come over to the blog post to read the text and watch the video: https://www.frankbuck.org/time-management-ready

How is your time management during "shelter in place"? If projects are still stuck, it's not too late to use your newly-found time. For a video demonstrating another way I have gotten "better" during this time, visit the blog post. Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? If not, come over and do that. Hit the bell so you will know when new content is available.

In a time when a virus is keeping us apart, we find our own ways to stay connected. Learn how Zoom can be your go-to platform for meetings and videos. Learn how to edit your video easily and for free. Also check out the two videos in the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/zoom-shotcut Have you checked out my YouTube channel? It's a place where I can demonstrate things technology concepts for you. Come over to YouTube.com/drfrankbuck.  If you're not on my email list, I invite you to join. On my website, FrankBuck.org, you'll see a large blue banner where you can do that. You'll get the first chapter of my book and learn how to get your desk clean. You'll also get my free ebook on how to set up and use Remember the Milk so that everything you have to do is in one place. Thanks for stopping by. This has been Frank Buck, helping you get organized...and make it look easy.

During tough times, how do you manage your day? In this post, we look at time management during a quarantine. What do you do when everything is shut down? Mentioned during the podcast: What You Need to Know AboutGoogle Photos Talk of Alabama  How to Clean Off Your Desk What to Do When Your FIles are a Total Mess How to Win the Email Battle What's Not Working? Time is My Friend

You know you saved that important Gmail message. Now, you can't find it. Here's something you probably didn't think about. Your email search just got better! Be sure to visit the blog post. There, you will find a video demonstrating the concepts from this episode: https://www.frankbuck.org/solving-missing-email

How do you get students to be organized? This episode explores the problem, what doesn't work, and the magic that works for a lifetime. Be sure to visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/get-students-organized

If you get of a PDF as being inflexible, this post will change your mind. Solve your PDF problems. A free site called "PDF Candy" gives you the tools. Come over to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/solve-pdf-problems