- The calendar is central to successful time management.…It's the essential piece of the process…which manages all of our activities…and our time commitments, and that's why the calendar…is such an important part of a paperless system, as well.…Having the information you need available,…easily accessed, and protected from loss is key.…Using a mobile calendar app is the best way…to capture calendar data because most of us…take our phones with us wherever we go.…A secondary option is to use a tablet…or desktop-only program, but that limits your access…to important data to only when you're near your device.…
What types of information are best captured on a calendar?…Events to attend, Preplanned tasks or task types…such as checking email that covers specific time period,…and recurring events.…What types of information should not be on a calendar?…Individual tasks which do not require…a specific day and time period.…Reminders that are not specifically tied to a date and time.…Some features that are commonly found in a calendar app are…
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.
- Name three tools that are useful in protecting data.
- Explain the best practices for securing data.
- Organize information using cloud storage, photo albums, bookmarks, and email.
- Use effective file names to improve storage systems.
- Analyze the money-saving benefits of PDF printers.
- List several features found in a calendar app.
- Identify the two primary list types.
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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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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