Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck

"Clutter" is physical stuff that's in the wrong place. Even a little can make your home or office look like a junk pile. This hack makes a big difference. https://www.frankbuck.org/a-simple-hack-to-clear-the-clutter

Input has always been the Achille's Heel of our mobile devices. Voice input makes it easy. These examples will make your life easier. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blog post:   https://www.frankbuck.org/voice-input-tasks

In a contest for "worst year ever," 2020 would be the favorite. For most, the 1st half has been empty. Can we turn it around and end 2020 with a glass half full? For additional information and video, visit http://www.frankbuck.org/2020-a-glass-half-full

Time blocking is a popular time-management strategy. Watch me demonstrate my take on how to do it. Hint: The answer is NOT "put it all on the calendar." For more information and for an extend video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/time-blocking

Morph Transition, Design Ideas, and 3-D Models are three relatively new PowerPoint features that are worth learning. Here's what you need to know. For more information and the demonstration video, visit the blog post. https://www.frankbuck.org/powerpoint-3-new-features-for-beautiful-slides

A reader asked how I am able to look at the camera the whole time when video recording. Here is my reply along with a demonstration. For more, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/talk-to-camera

If you've ever loved and lost a pet, you'll understand this Sheltie story. Sally left us too soon and was a joy every day. For more, and for the videos of dogs at play, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/sally

Microsoft 365 now includes two tools designed to improve your writing. Proofreading in Microsoft Word is easier with "Read Aloud" and "Editor." For more information, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/read-aloud-and-editor

NOTE: Since this video posted, Meetingbird has discontinued its service. You will find other similar services: YouCanBookMe.com  Calendly.com Woven.com (which integrates with Google Calendar). If you use You Can Book Me or Calendly, also use Doodle.com. Doodle will allow you to find a common time when an entire group can meet.  Learn how to avoid the back and forth emails and phone calls...

 "Clutter" is physical stuff that's in the wrong place. Even a little can make your home or office look like a junk pile. This hack makes a big difference.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/a-simple-hack-to-clear-the-clutter

NOTE: Since this video posted, Meetingbird has discontinued its service. You will find other similar services: YouCanBookMe.com  Calendly.com Woven.com (which integrates with Google Calendar). If you use You Can Book Me or Calendly, also use Doodle.com. Doodle will allow you to find a common time when an entire group can meet.  Learn how to avoid the back and forth emails and phone calls...

Gmail is rolling out a feature that makes search easier. Its search has always been powerful, but you had to dig a little. Those days are no more. Come over to the blog post for more details and a video demonstrating this concept: https://www.frankbuck.org/gmail-search-chips

Opening Gmail to compose a message can lead to spending unwanted time on the messages which await. Learn how to create a new message with one click even though you're not in Gmail. For more information, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/compose-gmail-with-one-click Here is the link you will need to be able to set up one-click Gmail creation as discussed in the podcast: https://mail.go...

During the COVID-19 era, do you feel like you're stuck in the movie "Groundhog Day?" Here's how to give you days purpose during this time. For more information, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/groundhog-day-syndrome

As we look at our time management while quarantined, here's how to be "ready" when the country reopens. Here are the 3 things you can do now. Come over to the blog post to read the text and watch the video: https://www.frankbuck.org/time-management-ready

How is your time management during "shelter in place"? If projects are still stuck, it's not too late to use your newly-found time. For a video demonstrating another way I have gotten "better" during this time, visit the blog post . Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? If not, come over and do that. Hit the bell so you will know when new content is available .

In a time when a virus is keeping us apart, we find our own ways to stay connected. Learn how Zoom can be your go-to platform for meetings and videos. Learn how to edit your video easily and for free. Also check out the two videos in the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/zoom-shotcut Have you checked out my YouTube channel? It's a place where I can demonstrate things technology concepts for you...

During tough times, how do you manage your day? In this post, we look at time management during a quarantine. What do you do when everything is shut down? Mentioned during the podcast: What You Need to Know AboutGoogle Photos Talk of Alabama   How to Clean Off Your Desk What to Do When Your FIles are a Total Mess How to Win the Email Battle What's Not Working? Time is My Friend

You know you saved that important Gmail message. Now, you can't find it. Here's something you probably didn't think about. Your email search just got better! Be sure to visit the blog post. There, you will find a video demonstrating the concepts from this episode: https://www.frankbuck.org/solving-missing-email

How do you get students to be organized? This episode explores the problem, what doesn't work, and the magic that works for a lifetime. Be sure to visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/get-students-organized

If you get of a PDF as being inflexible, this post will change your mind. Solve your PDF problems. A free site called "PDF Candy" gives you the tools. Come over to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/solve-pdf-problems

Remember the crowds at the mall last year? Do you really want to stand in those lines again this year? Here's a better way.  Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:   https://www.frankbuck.org/why-you-should-start-buying-your-christmas-presents-now 

Multitasking is generally seen as a negative practice. But there are times when its a huge productivity boost. Learn how to do it right. Come ove to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/multitask-right-way

Many people have a content creation calendar, but the one you'll see here does more than any I've seen. See exactly what I do so you can create your own. Come over to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/create-content-calendar

How many Facebook cover photos do you see where the heads have been chopped off? The fix is easy once you know how to do it. We'll use Canva to show you how. Come over to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/facebook-decapitation