I’m constantly trying to find ways in which I can improve my daily routine for keeping up to date on photography. I thought I would share some tools that help me better My photography. I’m not one to give kudos to a particular company but I really like what Google has done with their tools to make my life easier.
There was a time when I would bookmark my daily photography blogs. I was spending way to much time revisiting the blogs only to find they hadn’t been updated so I decided it was time to switch to an RSS reader. I tried many but always came back to Google Reader. The thing that I like about Google Reader is it will update the content continuously so it’s always up to date. I’m constantly adding blogs that are of interest to me and having it up to date saves me time.
For the sites that aren’t in my reader I use the Firefox plugin Google Browser Sync. I use multiple computers for work and at home, having my bookmarks the same on all computers is a lifesaver. Browser Sync will do a push and pull continuously during the day so my bookmarks are always in sync no matter what computer I’m on.
Another Firefox plugin I use religiously is Google Notebook. I use it to keep track of ideas and notes for my blog and just about everything else. Since the Notebook is kept on a central server I always have access to my notes no matter what computer I’m on.
I’ve used IMAP from my email provider for years. Now that Google has added IMAP for their gmail application I’m starting to use it more and more. IMAP is great if you use multiple computers, it allows me to stay organized and not wondering what computer that email is on.
These are just a few of the tools Google offers but for me these are the top four that I use daily. To top it off, I’m able to use one username and password for everything.
Feel free to give input on what works for you. I’m always looking for ways to improve my daily routine.
