in-Tech Revolution

Stay in Synchronize. When possible, choose computer software and electronic products that let you sync (and back up) everything together: to-dos, music, contacts, calendars, etc. Hitting one button keeps it all current.

Zip it Up. Copy all your photos onto a portable hard drive or key chain flash drive. That way, when you visit others, you can high-tech help take it with you and share photos easily.

Name the Same. Use the same labeling structure for computer files, paper files, and email folders. (For example, label them all Family, Health, Work, etc.) Be consistent and you’ll see how easy it is to locate stuff.

Ease your email. Create different folders within your inbox, and then apply “filters” to incoming email. Once set up, it will automatically sort most mail, letting you postpone communication until you have time. Another trick: If your mail client allows, mark as “unread” mail in your inbox that still needs to be acted on.

Get a group. Personally speaking, I enter numbers into her cell phone directory (or computer contact list) I put an R before the names of restaurants, W before work colleagues, F before friends, and so on. This automatically groups my contacts. To get frequently dialed names to the top of the list, enter a blank space in front of the name, and it will zoom up in your alphabetical listing.