Join Suzanna Kaye for an in-depth discussion in this video Choosing and using a desktop scanner, part of Going Paperless: Start to Finish.
- One of the first things that comes to mind…when thinking of going paperless is a scanner.…By now, you've seen that the scanner…is not the only tool for a paperless system,…but it is a very useful one.…Scanners come in all shapes, sizes, and capabilities.…Let's explore the different types of scanners…and their features.…The type of scanner you choose is based primarily…on the type of document you'll be scanning.…Flatbed scanners.…For photographs, books, and other items…too bulky or too delicate to fit through a feeder,…make sure to choose a flatbed scanner.…
That's one that has a flat glass area,…where you place your item to scan.…Some features available for flatbed scanners…that you may want to look for are…high-resolution scanning,…transparency adapters to scan negatives and slides,…and software that includes photo editing options.…Currently, some of the highest-rated…flatbed scanners available include…the Epson Perfection Photo Scanner and the Canon CanoScan.…You can check the respectable review sites…for a more extensive list.…
Author
Suzanna Kaye
Updated
10/19/2017Released
1/9/2015Then explore password management and how to manage paperless lists, notes, calendars, and contacts. The course also covers electronic file and document storage, including how to scan paperwork into various e-friendly formats. Last, Suzanna shares some smart strategies for reducing incoming papers and keeping your email inbox organized.
- Backing up and maintaining information
- Purging and archiving
- Managing passwords
- Creating storage policies
- Stopping junk mail
- Using Dropbox for online storage
- Scanning paperwork
- Managing calendars, contacts, and to-do lists
- Organizing email in Gmail
Skill Level Appropriate for all
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Q: This course was updated on 07/25/2016. What changed?
A: We updated four movies to reflect changes to Acronis, Dropbox, Milk, and Evernote.
Q: This course was updated on 10/16/2017. What changed?
A: We updated four videos featuring apps that had changed substantially since the course was originally recorded, including Dropbox, Evernote, and Week Calendar.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 1s
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1. Backing Up and Maintaining Your Information
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2. Password Management
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Password concepts5m 48s
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3. Managing Incoming Papers
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Stopping unwanted junk mail5m 15s
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4. File and Document Storage
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5. Scanning
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Understanding scan settings3m 27s
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Using PDF printers3m 21s
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6. Calendars
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Using the Week Calendar app3m 32s
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7. Contacts
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Managing contacts2m 54s
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8. Managing To-Do Lists and Other Kinds of Lists
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Using the Clear list app3m 56s
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9. Saving Notes
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10. Organizing Bookmarks and Email
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Organizing email using Gmail3m 26s
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Flagging emails in Gmail2m 45s
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Conclusion
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Paperless review1m 55s
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Next steps1m 25s
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