Short description
The second edition of this book will follow the best-selling format of the 1e with each section describing an overarching principle of the lifehacker, and then segue into concrete applications of that guideline offering useful life hacks for getting things done faster online and off. Each individual software-related hack will be a detailed, step-by-step how-to for setting up and using the solution. All software-related hacks will employ freely-available applications with a focus on Windows users. Mac equivalents will be included.
New and revised hacks involve new products or better strategies that have come out since the first book, and removed hack choices were based on reader feedback
Long description
The second edition of Lifehacker: 88 Tech Tricks to Turbocharge Your Day follows the best-selling format of the first. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific problem in the digital age and offers step-by-step solutions for various operating systems and reader skill levels. Packed with over 50 new and revised hacks, you'll find out how to deal with the daily onslaught of incoming email, manage multiple computers, get your data on the go, tackle your to-do list faster, and more in this book. The additional and revised hacks involve new product recommendations and better strategies that have come out since the first edition. The second edition also prunes tips from the first edition, based on reader feedback.
Review
A productivity manual-slash-computer book, this book is packed full of tips...Buy this book. Immediately. Photo Pro June 2008 Easy to dip in and out of, you won't fail find something here that will speed up your work. .net August 2008
Table of contents
- Introduction.1. Control Your Email.2. Organize Your Data.3. Trick Yourself into Getting Done.4. Clear Your Mind.5. Firewall Your Attention.6. Streamline Common Jobs.7. Automate Repetitive Tasks.8. Get Your Data To Go.9. Master the Web.10. Tune Your Computer.11. Manage Multiple Computers.Index.