Upgrade your life - Gina Trapani

Spend more time getting things done and less time fiddling with your computer This book isn't a computer user manual, and it isn't a productivity system. It's a mashup of both. It's where you learn to practice big–picture productivity methods on your very own computer desktop. Whether you're a Mac or Windows user, know only enough to get by or are the family tech support geek, there are tricks here for you. Whether or not you've been turbocharging your day with the tips from Gina's first Lifehacker book, you'll feast on this buffet of new shortcuts to make technology your ally instead of your adversary. A dozen ways to upgrade your life: Hack 1: Empty your email inbox Hack 14: Instantly recall all your different passwords Hack 22: Make your to–do list doable Hack 29: Turn tasks into gameplay Hack 45: Search the Web in three keystrokes Hack 55: Securely save web site passwords Hack 56: Become a scheduling black belt Hack 59: Automatically back up your files Hack 75: Remote–control your home computer Hack 86: Supercharge your Firefox downloads Hack 111: Synchronize folders between computers Hack 114: Have your Mac and Windows too Companion Web site At http://lifehackerbook.com you'll find hack updates, additional information, and more tips and tricks.