New Year, Better Organization!
Happy New Year! Entering 2024, many people aim to be more organized, both digitally and within their homes. Maintaining a streamlined digital presence has become more crucial with the ever-growing influx of files and the constant evolution of technology. In this guide, we’ll explore some ways to digitally organize in the New Year, from utilizing powerful productivity tools to decluttering your devices and enhancing online security.
Start Using Notion
A fabulous tool that has gained immense popularity for digital organization is Notion. It’s an all-in-one workspace that allows you to create databases, task lists, and collaborative documents seamlessly. You can create project boards, manage tasks, and store important information, all in one place. You can even share a space with family members so all can collaborate and add events to the calendar tool. Whether you’re a parent, professional, or anyone looking to streamline their digital life, Notion is a wonderful tool to tailor to your needs.
Start Using a Digital Calendar System
Do you still rely on a physical calendar in your kitchen to remember your appointments or events? Get access to your calendar anywhere you go! Notion (mentioned above), Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Microsoft Outlook are excellent digital calendars with apps for your phone. You can even utilize color coding and categorization to keep track of personal and business events, different family members, and other categories. Even better, you can share events with family members so everyone can stay in the loop.
Go Paperless with GoodNotes
GoodNotes is an iPad app that gives the tactile benefit of taking notes on paper, but is stored digitally. It allows users to go fully digital with their note-taking, sketching, and document annotation. GoodNotes even supports the organization of notes into folders and categories. This makes it easy to find your notes and ensures you never lose them. As long as you have your iPad on hand, you will always have your notebook with you. No more carrying several notepads and journals.
Declutter Your Computer
Many people hear the word “declutter” and think about their junk drawer in the kitchen or the stack of mail in their entryway. But, you should also declutter your computer. Over time, we download documents, photos, and videos and forget about them. So, in this New Year, delete redundant files, sort documents into well-labeled folders, and ensure your desktop is tidy. An organized file structure not only makes it easier to find what you need but also contributes to a smoother and faster computer experience.
Clear Your Phone’s Storage
Between apps, long text chains, and photos, our phones require a lot of storage. Delete unimportant, duplicates, and blurry photos you will never refer to again. Delete the apps you haven’t used in ages. If you send a lot of images via text message, be sure to delete the threads as well. If you still need more storage, upload photos to an external hard drive for safekeeping.
Use a Password Manager
In today’s digital age, you must use strong passwords with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. These passwords are more difficult to guess for hackers, but they can be hard to remember. To manage these passwords effectively, consider using a password manager like LastPass or 1Password. If you have an iPhone or use Google Chrome, these automatically save your passwords, so you won’t need one of these apps. Password management tools not only generate and store complex passwords for you, but they also streamline the login process across all your devices with auto-filling.
Happy New Year from CTTC!
As we step into the New Year, commit to streamlining your digital life and organization. Whether you’re embracing new tools like Notion and GoodNotes, or simply decluttering your existing files, the benefits of digital organization extend beyond a tidy workspace. They help you stay productive, improve your focus, and ensure your online safety.
Happy New Year from the CTTC team!
