With busy schedules and endless to-do lists, when will life be more simple? Hopefully, with a bit of help from the latest tech. The trick is not to be overwhelmed or controlled by our devices but to have them work for us in our best interest. We’re the boss. And with a new way of looking at things, our tech should make our lives easier. We’ve got a few simple tips to try out that will help you work smarter, not harder and leave you plenty more free time.
Stock Up On Chargers
Two? Five? Ten? The number of devices in our homes that need charging goes on and on. You can never have too many, and they’ll help you avoid “low batteries” whenever you’re in a rush. A powerful multi-charger is the way to go. You can charge multiple USB-C devices all at once and don’t have to worry about messy wires or a cluttered desk. High-tech versions can control over-heating and current-voltage so you can enjoy stress-free charging whenever you need it.
Self-cleaning Robot
What’s better than a clean home? A clean home that cleans itself. It’s no longer a far-off dream, thanks to robotic vacuums. While you’re at the office or out and about, your vacuum will do the work and leave the house spotless just in time for your arrival. Some can even do the mopping. So there’s almost nothing else left but to kick up your feet, get extra me-time and finally relax. They’re the perfect investment for families and help free up busy schedules.
Increase Your Productivity
There’s almost nothing worse than having plenty of work but finding it impossible to focus. And having so much tech available at our fingertips doesn’t help either. So here are a few tips to try and steer clear of wasting precious hours scrolling the web. The Self-Control app for Macs is a nifty tool that lets you block access to whatever sites you choose for a set amount of time. But once the timer starts, there’s no turning back, even if you delete the app or restart your computer.
For something less restrictive, top-class noise-cancelling headphones are a must. Especially for working in open-plan offices, the train or a loud house, once you put them on, all the world will fade away. You’ll finally be able to hear yourself think or go into a super-focused mode with killer tunes playing in the background.
High-Tech Coffee Machines
We don’t always think of coffee machines as tech. But with all the improvements in recent years, big brands have set a high standard for what a coffee machine can do. Having one in your home will minimise coffee runs and leave you with more time and money and a fresh cuppa whenever you’re in the mood. There’s also something very relaxing about the smell of ground coffee beans wafting from the kitchen. It’s an extra boost of motivation to get us out of bed and help us start our day.
Minimise Distractions
Here are a few tips that are free and you can do right now. If you get distracted every time you hear the familiar “bing” or vibrate sound on your phone, you’re not alone. It can take us from productive to distracted in no time. To keep yourself on track, think about minimising the notifications you get on your phone. Or you can always put it on “do not disturb” mode. So you can call back in your own time and on your own schedule.