For most professionals nowadays, having a single
“smart gadget” is not enough. A common scenario would be to have a desktop in
the office, a laptop at home, plus a smartphone or a tablet for mobility and
easy access to internet while on the road. Chances are, you are one of them!
This article will show you 5 basic yet powerful
tips to maximize these gadgets. If you find some of them to be more complicated
than you think, never hesitate to call us so that we may be able to assist you
get the most out of your IT Resources.
Know your gadgets
If you’re a tech addict, you are probably familiar
with the different operating systems running your gadgets. Most common devices
would either be running on Windows, iOS or Android. Although these are
different platforms, they are not that entirely different from each other. Their
single most basic purpose is to run those devices and provide an interface for
the user to be able to manipulate the device. Since connectivity is now a basic
requirement, these operating systems have evolved into platforms that can
communicate with each other through the use of applications. Fire up those
gadgets now and see what operating systems they are using.
Load them
up with great apps
There are tons of great applications that you can
download for free. All you need is a little patience and know-how on what
applications can be installed in your device and how to use them. For multiple
platforms, a smarter way would be to look for applications that can run or
communicate across different devices. Simply put, if you want to read your
Microsoft documents in your Android or iOS device, you can visit its online
store and look for the best free app that is capable of recognizing Microsoft
files. Be careful when downloading from unsecured sites as this may do you more
harm. If you find a great app, share it with others. After all, it’s the essence
of “connectivity”.
Synchronize
your gadgets
You work on your Windows desktop or laptop most of
the time. This means a great deal of your important documents is stored in
these huge devices. You bring along your tablet or smartphones when travelling
or going to a meeting and using these smaller mobile devices, you access the
file that you were working on in your desktop earlier. No need for external USB
storage.
That is the whole point of synchronicity. You can
spend most of your time working with your Windows devices and let another
application automatically synchronize these files to your other devices. No
more need to manually create duplicate copies or use bulky external storage. Of
course, this means relying heavily on internet and WiFi connections in order to
sync those devices. Think of it this way, it doesn’t matter what device you
carry, you will still be able to access the same documents.
Ride the
Cloud fever
Ever heard of cloud computing? There are a lot of
sites in the internet talking about this trend. In simple words, it means
trusting the internet to take care of some of your IT needs. I find this
particularly useful for storage. Imagine having a 10Gb space in the internet
that is always accessible with just a few taps on your 3G or Wifi devices. It’s
like having access your files from anywhere in the world as long as you have
access to internet. Cloud computing has taken mobility to a higher level. Sign
up for an account now.
Don’t
pamper your gadgets, use them to the fullest
For most people, these gadgets are
never really maximized to their fullest potential. Know that they are called
“smart gadgets” for a reason. Do not be afraid to try those productivity tools
that are wildly available. For more complex setup, we would gladly help you come up
with something that will suit your IT needs. Experiment but be careful.
We hope these tips will help you get
more juice out of your current gadgets. If you have other insights that you may
want to share, feel free to post them. Together, we can make a better
workplace.
