
A few pointers on how to best navigate the course.
Introducing your instructor, Nicole Hennig.
Here are a few things you need to know before getting started.
Learn why using cloud storage to synchronize files between mobile and desktop computers is so useful.
Where to find Dropbox and how their pricing options work. How much storage you get with a free vs. pro accounts.
How to copy files from desktop to mobile and vice-versa.
How to share files with others using Dropbox. Learn the difference between view-only and editing permissions.
Suggestions for the settings in Dropbox. (A silent video with visible instructions).
How to automatically backup your photos from your mobile device using background uploading.
How to share photos with others from Dropbox.
In early 2016 Dropbox discontinued their separate app for organizing photos. If you were using it, here's how to switch back to Dropbox itself for photo backups.
Worried about the security of cloud storage? You're not alone. There is no perfect security system, but there are some things you can do to protect your data. See the tips in this video.
Use this worksheet to review everything discussed in the videos for this section. Includes resources for learning more.
Why using a password manager is more secure than trying to remember lots of unique passwords, or re-using passwords on multiple sites.
How to find and install 1Password.
How to create new items for storing passwords or other information.
How to find and install browser extensions for auto-filling passwords.
How to add mobile widgets for auto-filling passwords.
Are you worried about the security of using an app like 1Password? Learn what security experts and organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation have to say about this.
Where to get help with using 1Password and how to learn more about it.
Use this worksheet to review everything discussed in the videos for this section. Includes resources for learning more.
Where to get Wunderlist. Why to use it.
How to create lists and items in your lists.
How to create sub-tasks for list items. How to view the items for "today" only.
How Wunderlist sysncs between desktop and mobile. Also, how to delete items.
How to share a list with a friend or family member.
What are some optimal settings for Wunderlist?
Tips for to-do lists in general.
Where to get help with using Wunderlist. Other recommended list apps and why you might want to use more than one list app.
Use this worksheet to review everything discussed in the videos for this section. Includes resources for learning more.
Why Evernote is a great place to store your important information, and keep it backed up and synchronized between your computers and mobile devices.
How to create different types of notes: text notes, camera notes, and audio notes.
How to find your private Evernote email address so you can email information to your Evernote.
How to create notebooks and how to group notebooks into stacks.
How to use tags to add multiple topics to each note, making it easier to find them when searching.
How to search your notes, syncing options, and settings to know about.
Using the web clipper and mobile widgets to easily save web pages into Evernote.
How to make shortcuts to frequently used notes. How to make different types of lists within a note, how to set reminders.
Ideas for ways to organize your notebooks in Evernote.
Using the geo-tags to find notes by the place they were created.
Where to get answers to questions about Evernote and some resources for learning more.
Use this worksheet to review everything discussed in the videos for this section. Includes resources for learning more.
Thoughts on what we've covered so far and the benefits of synchronizing your information between desktop and mobile.
Links to documents mentioned in the previous video.
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If you still have concerns about security, read this for learning more. Use this to think through your own best practices for protecting the different types of information that you have.
View my slide deck if you're curious about why librarians are getting involved with using and recommending mobile apps .
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This course will show you how to use four excellent apps for managing your information, guide you through setting them up, and provide tips and best practices for using them.
The apps are: Dropbox (cloud storage), 1Password (secure password management), Wunderlist (to-do lists), and Evernote (store and search all your notes).
When you have these apps set up, you'll be able to sync your information between computers and mobile devices, and quickly access all of your information from anywhere. This is a key advantage of today's mobile devices – always having your information at your fingertips.
The course includes video demos, step-by-step worksheets, and quizzes on:
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