Appendix B. 52 Productivity Tips that Really Work

Most of us are constantly looking for new and interesting ways to do our work faster. After all, getting the job done quickly leaves more time to enjoy life. However, fast isn’t always better. Sometimes, a slower way of doing something nets gains in quality. In addition, getting the task done quickly might cost you more time further down the road. In short, productivity isn’t always about getting the job done fast. It’s about getting the job done in a way that costs less time and effort overall, without affecting quality.

This appendix contains 52 tips that will make you more productive using Windows XP. There is one tip for each week of the year. Not all of them will make you work faster. In fact, ...

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