Productivity For Dummies

Chapter 15

Technology Management

In This Chapter

Taking control of your email inbox

Getting the most out of your tablet

Using social media wisely

Managing your electronic data

Each year, the rate at which technology seeps into our lives increases exponentially. Some see this as a bad thing, with traditional methods being lost while technology takes over. I’m not one of those people. I’m a technologist. I embrace every new advance and see these changes as enhancing the way things are done. Yes, we may occasionally lose out in face-to-face interaction and at times relationships may suffer, but the overall gains from the addition of technology, I believe, outweigh the negatives. The trick is to be the one in control.

To manage technology like you would a Rottweiler. A Rottweiler is a beautifully loyal and gentle dog when managed correctly. Let her get the upper hand and she might just take it away from you … and this chapter helps you to avoid that situation!

Mastering Email Management

Email is a beneficial tool, one that has transformed the world of communication from the early ...