ANDROID APPLICATIONS
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S U P P O R T I N G M E A N D O T H E R S W I T H A D H D ( J A N 1 6 , 1 9 ANDROID APPLICATIONS PRESENTER: DON HART Don spent several years as an independent computer network troubleshooter consulting for large corporations. He has
ANDROID APPLICATIONS
S U P P O R T I N G M E A N D O T H E R S W I T H A D H D ( J A N 1 6 , ’ 1 9
PRESENTER: DON HART
Don spent several years as an independent computer network troubleshooter consulting for large corporations. He has worked for leading local area and wide area networking manufacturers and resellers - installing and teaching technical issues and management. He analyzed software purchases for customers and brings knowledge of the software industry to help people find productivity with their interconnected devices.
PRESENTER: DON HART
hart.don@gmail.com
Email a task:
DonHCal.2938484@toodledo.com Micro Systems Support 949 400 4680
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PRESENTER: DON HART - DISCLAIMER
Don Hart, the presenter, does not have any affiliation with any of the companies or software manufacturers discussed in this presentation. IS a member of EFF. Don does not receive any payment, free ware, free trials, etc. etc. for demonstrating this software and hardware. All opinions and evaluations expressed here are those of Don Hart personally, This presentation is a “best effort” attempt to present the materials and guide prospective users to increase their productivity and reduce their potential loss That being said, Don Hart, Micro Systems Support and affiliated people and entities take no responsibility for anyone’s individual results. If anyone is in doubt or has questions or problems, consult a professional All credits are meant to be given their respective authors CHADD and its affiliates are not responsible for any conditions resulting from any entity’s attempt to follow these instructions
TODAY’S AGENDA
writing, a phone or tablet is about 70% of a PC, depending, IMHO.
some things done, but can usually view the finished work on your handheld.
Think of the phone/tablet as the “shuttle” to the “mother ship” PC or Apple (I’m a sci-fi fan) Most of the apps shown today will have a PC or Apple version too, and synchronize with the computer. But most can operate independently.
TODAY’S AGENDA
(the tools)
TODAY’S AGENDA
Disclaimer: Some applications I present may no longer be available on the Google Play Store for Android Suggestions: You may download applications from the Play Store during this presentation as we have Wi-Fi available here at this location Experiment with different applications to find the one that matches who you are and how you process things. Spending a few dollars here and there can definitely be worth it when you find something that makes your life better
WHAT IS PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY?
Avoiding Problems Saving Time (streamlining) Meeting Obligations Prioritizing and Eliminating non-essentials Feeling Better Having a Life: Mental and physical health, leisure, and contributing to community – more happiness
PROTECTING YOUR BELOVED DATA
brain dumps into apps – make sure the app is reliable, both in quality and longevity
able to access and read it (as a backup – plan B)
the company is bought out and changes course – have another alternative plan
REFERENCE – ANDROID VERSIONS (LATEST IS PIE V 9.0)
WHAT PROBLEMS DO YOU NEED APPS TO SOLVE FOR ADD/ADHD?
98 TIME MANAGEMENT APPS ON GOOGLE PLAY
98 CALENDAR APPS ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE
TOO MANY CHOICES, NOT ENOUGH INFO
TOO MANY CHOICES, NOT ENOUGH INFO
TOO MANY CHOICES, NOT ENOUGH INFO
TOO MANY CHOICES, NOT ENOUGH INFO
IT'S 2016. WHY CAN'T ANYONE MAKE A DECENT FREAKING TO-DO APP?
"A lot of tech people I know are going back to paper," organization and time-management guru David Allen tells me. "Because a paper planner ... there’s still no better tool than a paper planner.“
http://www.wired.com/2016/03/best-to-do-list-app/
MAYBE IT’S BEING OVERSIMPLIFIED - TASKMANAGEMENTGUIDE.COM
TASKMANAGMENTGUIDE.COM
SYSTEMS FIRST, TOOLS (APPS) AFTERWARDS
Consider getting to know a Time Management System first, before jumping into an app that “looks good” Then use the app as a tool to implement your system A System exists in your head. An app exists on your phone, PC, device. A System consists of steps and procedures and discipline Examples of Time Management Systems
WHY A SYSTEM FIRST?
tied to one app or one company
system can live on indefinitely
SAMPLE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
FRIDGE DOOR “APP” – IT MEETS REQUIREMENTS
when to replace the water pitcher filter – done!
System
APPS THAT SUPPORT GTD TASK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
GTD: SYSTEM FLOWCHART
GTD: SYSTEM FLOWCHART
Capture Everything One inbox, One location Calendar, reminders, alerts, repeat Context “@”
CREDITS: PREVIOUS CHARTS
GTD SYSTEM: MAJOR PROCESS STEPS
GTD SYSTEM: 1.CAPTURE EVERYTHING
CREDITS: TWO PREVIOUS SLIDES (YOUTUBE)
*WHY USE AN APP?
An App is TOOL, not a solution by itself The TOOL, the App, is used to implement your system, but is not the system Paper is a tool too. It's easy use, but not always easy to manage, But when you can't stand paper's limitations, you can try software and devices All apps, software and devices have to be competitive with simple paper and your memory and your personal organizing ability If the apps and devices can't outdo paper and your abilities, there is no reason to use
Always weigh the time and effort you put into something versus the competition
THE “BEST” APP IS THE ONE THAT YOU WILL ACTUALLY USE AND THAT REALLY SAVES YOU TIME AND STRESS
ADDITIONALLY
TASK MANAGEMENT APP FEATURES: WHAT PAPER CAN’T DO
RICH FEATURE LIST EXAMPLE – TASK MANAGER (FROM THE ONLINE, WEB-BASED PART)
GO FOR SUSTAINED IMPROVEMENT, NOT PERFECTION
may be sufficient for life
possible
EVALUATING THE HANDHELD – EFFICIENCY, RELIABILITY
AVOIDING DISASTER - EVALUATING THE APPS – OPEN THE PLAY STORE
EVALUATING APPS – GO TO “APPS” SECTION
EVALUATING APPS – GO TO “APPS” SECTION
EVALUATING APPS – DOWNLOADS AND RATING
EVALUATING APPS – MOSTLY 4 AND 5 STAR
EVALUATING APPS – SELECT “READ MORE”
EVALUATING APPS – UPDATES 2X YEARLY
EVALUATING APPS – HOW LONG IN BUSINESS? YEARS ARE BETTER THAN MONTHS
EVALUATING APPS – SUPPORT FROM THE MANUFACTURER
DOES THE MANUFACTURER CARE ENOUGH TO HELP YOU OUT?
EXAMPLE: HOW TO QUICK CHECK THE MANUFACTURER FOR NEEDED FEATURES
EVALUATING APPS – PUNDIT REVIEWS
app – especially from the software company itself
STAYING ORGANIZED – USING A TO-DO APP
EXAMPLE: PRICING
TOODLEDO SYNCING APPS PAGE
SYNCING GOOGLE’S CALENDAR TO YOUR DATA
WEB BROWSER -> GOOGLE ACCOUNT -> CALENDAR -> SETTINGS
SYNCING GOOGLE’S CALENDAR TO YOUR DATA
WEB BROWSER -> GOOGLE ACCOUNT -> CALENDAR -> SETTINGS
SYNCING GOOGLE’S CALENDAR TO YOUR DATA
WEB BROWSER -> GOOGLE ACCOUNT -> CALENDAR -> SETTINGS
*SYNCING OTHER SOFTWARE TO YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR
WEB BROWSER -> GOOGLE ACCOUNT -> CALENDAR -> SETTINGS
A CALENDAR APP TO SYNC TO YOUR TASK DATA
SYNCING AN ANDROID CALENDAR APP TO TOODLEDO DATA (ANDROID SCREEN)
(INFORMANT APP, AKA POCKET INFORMANT)
SYNCING AN ANDROID CALENDAR APP TO TOODLEDO DATA (ANDROID SCREEN), (INFORMANT APP,
AKA POCKET INFORMANT)
SYNCING AN ANDROID CALENDAR APP TO TOODLEDO DATA (ANDROID SCREEN), (INFORMANT APP,
AKA POCKET INFORMANT)
SYNCING AN ANDROID CALENDAR APP TO TOODLEDO DATA (ANDROID SCREEN), (TOODLEDO APP)
CAN YOU BACKUP YOUR DATA – GET IT OUT OF THE CLOUD?
BACKUP AND EXPORT – PAGE 1, TOODLEDO
BACKUP AND EXPORT – PAGE 2, TOODLEDO
DEMO TIME?
ADDING A TASK FROM AND WEB PAGE OR FLYER ADDING A TASK FROM EMAIL TOODLEDO VS GOOGLE KEEP AND CALENDAR Anybody want to demo their Google Keep / Calendar skills?
TOODLEDO BROWSER BOOKMARKLETS
GOOGLE VOICE: CREATING A NEW LINE, NEW PARAGRAPH
New Line: Say “new line” or “period new line” New Paragraph: Say “period new paragraph”
CHECKLISTS – PREVENT MISSING A DETAIL OF A TASK
The Habit of Top Professionals: THE CHECKLIST MANIFESTO by Dr. Atul Gawande 23,197 views http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ns58FyPmY
CHECKLIST MANIFESTO
LINE AND COLUMN VS. “CARD” STYLE ORGANIZERS
Single lines allow you to quickly see 22 or more tasks per screen
THE COMPETING CHOICE: “CARD” STYLE WITH GRAPHICS AND COLOR (GOOGLE KEEP)
NOW YOU CAN SEE A LOT WITH ONE GLANCE - LINES OF TASKS WITH DETAILS (TOODLEDO)
Single lines allow you to quickly see 22 or more tasks per screen
NOW YOU CAN SEE A LOT WITH ONE GLANCE – POP-DOWN NOTES BY CLICKING
GOOGLE KEEP – NOTES PAGE EXAMPLE
GOOGLE KEEP – NOTES PAGE EXAMPLE
GOOGLE TASKS APP
GOOGLE TASKS APP
GOOGLE TASKS APP – TASKS AND SUBTASKS
GOOGLE TASKS
GOOGLE TASKS BUTTON – IN YOUR WEB BROWSER
TASK MANAGEMENT APP - FEATURES
DEMO - REQUIREMENTS
For most of the cloud-based apps you must have created an account with the app company and be logged-in For Google accounts, you must have a Google account, be logged in with your handheld, and have Sync turned on. The app may work-stand alone (not synchronized) if you do not log in. You can get a Google account by signing up for Gmail. Then you will automatically have access to Google Keep, Calendar, Docs, and the Google suite of products. In Android, go to Settings à Accounts à Google and check that your account is active and syncing. You can check your other accounts this way too.
KEEP YOUR DATA IN THE CLOUD
THIS MAY BE ALL YOU NEED
THIS CAPABILITY IS REALLY GOOD TO HAVE
*THIS CAPABILITY IS GREAT - IF YOU NEED IT
HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR DATA IS CLOUD-BASED
and software you use to get access it
SAMPLE ROBUST TASK MANAGER – TOODLEDO.COM
TOODLEDO: TASKS
TOODLEDO: NOTES
TOODLEDO: NOTES AND FIELDS
TOODLEDO: NOTES AND FIELDS
TOODLEDO: CUSTOMIZE – SHOW AND HIDE WHAT YOU USE
TOODLEDO: CUSTOMIZE – SHOW AND HIDE WHAT YOU USE
TOODLEDO: HABITS
TOODLEDO: OUTLINES
TOODLEDO: LISTS
TOODLEDO: LISTS
USING EMAIL TO SEND/RECEIVE TASKS AND REMINDERS (ALERTS)
How to use access Toodledo via email Using email, you can easily add a task to your to-do list, even if you don't have access to a web browser. You can also send us an email asking for some tasks and we will email you back with a list of anything that matched your query. If you want, you can also receive email reminders of tasks that are due in the next few hours.
EMAILING A TASK TO YOUR TASK MANAGER
EMAILING A TASK TO YOUR TASK MANAGER
EMAILING A TASK TO YOUR TASK MANAGER
SYNTAX IN THE SUBJECT LINE TURNS THE EMAIL INTO A TASK
! * #1/16/19 =6:30pm Quick Examples
":5 hours"
quotes) in email where you want the copying to stop
INFORMANT - A CALENDAR APP
INFORMANT - A CALENDAR APP
ANDROID V 7 SPLIT-SCREEN
Demo of split-screen (multitasking) with Android 7
FILE MANAGER: FILES BY GOOGLE
GOOGLE FILES
Files by Google is a file management app that helps you: ✨ Free up space with cleaning recommendations " Find files faster with search and simple browsing ↔ Share files offline with others, fast and without data ☁ Back up files to the cloud to save you space on device
GOOGLE FILES
FILE MANAGERS: TOTAL COMMANDER
FILE MANAGERS: TOTAL COMMANDER
USING TOTAL COMMANDER SHORTCUTS TO PLAY AUDIO FILES
MINDFULNESS, BODY SCAN MEDITATION FOR SLEEP
USE YOUTUBE OR GOOGLE “UCLA BODY SCAN MEDITATION” OR “UCSD BODY SCAN MEDITATION” FOR FREE DOWNLOADS OF MP3 FILES As demonstrated, you can use a file manager to shortcut to the files on your device and play them Other important files can be shortcutted to also, for convenience.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP (EWG)
EWG.ORG
The Environmental Working Group’s mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. With breakthrough research and education, we drive consumer choice and civic action. We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. EWG’s groundbreaking research has changed the debate over environmental health. From households to Capitol Hill, EWG’s team of scientists, policy experts, lawyers, communication experts and programmers has worked tirelessly…
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP (EWG)
EWG.ORG The EWG has raised concerns about the large numbers of chemicals from food and environment that is now in everybody’s bodies – including newborns Some scientists have theorized that the rise in autism spectrum disorders may be caused by the pollution and chemicals we take into our bodies daily in this industrial society
EWG AND THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE
There are too many chemicals now in our bodies and not enough scientific studies of all of them. Some are well-known, but many others are not well known yet. In the meantime SOME scientists and doctors are recommending a “better safe than sorry” approach. AKA “Err on the side of caution” You will not find many doctors that prescribe this approach because the science is not yet “official” and general public knowledge. Europe, the EU is far ahead and has banned and regulated more food and industrial chemicals. The USA may be behind. You are free to choose whether to work, on your own, to keep chemicals out of your body by choosing the food and products for you and your household. This choice does not interfere with your regular “official” medical treatment, but is an addition to what is “official” in the USA.
YOU CAN APPLY THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE
DEFINITION precautionary principle noun the precept that an action should not be taken if the consequences are uncertain and potentially dangerous https://www.dictionary.com/browse/precautionary-principle AKA: “Err on the side of caution” or “Better safe than sorry” YOU DECIDE FOR YOURSELF. YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT WANT TO “GO THERE” UNLESS IT IS “OFFICIAL” AND IT MAY TAKE YEARS AND YEARS TO BE “OFFICIAL”, IF EVER IN THE MEANTIME, YOUNG CHILDREN ARE BEING EXPOSED TO UNKNOW (AND KNOWN) CHEMICALS WHILE THEIR BODIES ARE STILL DEVELOPING.
EWG’S HEALTHY LIVING APP
EWG’S HEALTHY LIVING APP
EWG’S HEALTHY LIVING APP TELLS YOU ABOUT FOOD AND PRODUCT CHEMICALS
SEAFOOD WATCH
TIMERS!
MULTI TIMER STOPWATCH
MULTI TIMER STOPWATCH
GOAL METER
BLOCK SCREEN LIGHT – SLEEP BETTER
BLUE LIGHT FILTER FOR SLEEP AND HEALTH
BLUE LIGHT FILTER FOR SLEEP AND HEALTH
BLUE LIGHT FILTER FOR SLEEP AND HEALTH
BLUE LIGHT FILTER FOR SLEEP AND HEALTH
ANDROID’S BUILT-IN BLUE LIGHT FILTER
ANDROID’S BUILT-IN BLUE LIGHT FILTER
DEMO: QUICK BRAIN DUMP USING NOTE EVERYTHING
DOING A QUICK BRAIN DUMP – SETUP – “STICKING” A NOTE
DOING A QUICK BRAIN DUMP – SETUP – “SIDEBAR” A NOTE
DOING A QUICK BRAIN DUMP – SETUP – CONFIGURE THE APP
DOING A QUICK BRAIN DUMP – SETUP – CONFIGURE THE APP – PRIORITY COLORS
SELECTING A NOTE T0 PRIORITIZE
SETTING NOTE PRIORITY IN NOTE EVERYTHING
SETTING NOTE PRIORITY IN NOTE EVERYTHING
BACK TO MAIN SCREEN
SETTING SORT ORDER IN NOTE EVERYTHING
DOING A QUICK BRAIN DUMP – SETUP – “STICKING” A NOTE
DOING A QUICK BRAIN DUMP – SETUP – “SIDEBAR” A NOTE
OTHER ANDROID SOFTWARE
BlueMail Lookout (anti-malware, locate lost device) Dropbox / google drive / Boxcrypter Unclouded USB Media Explorer (requires OTG adapter cable. Formerly Nexus Media Importer)
OTHER ANDROID SOFTWARE
Splashtop (run your desktop PC remotely) Kindle SuperMemo - or AnkiDroid / AnyMemo Pro / MemoDroid (SuperMemo version for Android - much more than just flashcards) Calm (try mindfulness body scan, especially for sleep) WifiAnalyzer
MESSAGEASE KEYBOARD
MS-OFFICE COMPATIBLE APP
ANOTHER NOTE-TAKING APP, VERY POPULAR
CLIPBOARD SAVER AND MANAGER – IF YOU WRITE A LOT
STUDENTS – MEMORIZE MORE EFFICIENTLY
AN ANDROID FILE MANAGER AND MUCH MORE
CLOUD DRIVE CONSOLIDATION AND MANAGEMENT
CLOUD DRIVE MANAGERS
FOR THOSE OTHER EMAIL ACCOUNTS
ABOUT PRIVACY AND ANONYMITY
is more difficult, if not impossible
not necessarily the details of the activity (the interactions can be encrypted)
GOOGLE PRODUCTS AND YOUR PRIVACY
charge more to the advertiser
for this purpose
USA has currently chosen
personal information is legally saved - forever
GOOGLE PRODUCTS AND YOUR PRIVACY
effects
information stored and owned by another company
EXAMPLE: ASSERTING RIGHTS, INSTALLING PRIVACY BADGER - BROWSER ADD-ON (FIREFOX, CHROME)
SOME SEARCH ENGINES THAT DO NOT TRACK YOU Duckduckgo.com Startpage.com Gibiru.com
PRESENTER: DON HART
hart.don@gmail.com
Email a task:
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SOME ANDROID SOFTWARE AND WIDGETS USED FOR THIS PRESENTATION
Airdroid (screen mirroring) v 7.0 - Nougat Google g-suite (Docs, Drive and Calendar. Combined with Keep, Maps) Google voice Google maps Toodledo Informant (AKA Pocket Informant) and widget Note Everything Clipper+ Evernote WPS Office Messagease (keyboard and voice recognition) Puffin (web browser) Nextdoor Total Commander (file manager)
HARDWARE USED FOR PRESENTATION
LG Gpad X 8 V520 Miracast adapter Charging battery Bluetooth keyboard and mouse Lenovo IdeaPad 630 (vintage 2010)
TO EXPLORE (GOOGLE SEARCH)
Android Nougat / Oreo versions .7x and 8x – split screen multitasking Cloud Drive Managers For Android: GOALS VS SYSTEMS Scott Adams Connect2014 Keynote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJVxkr9eE9A The key to transforming yourself -- Robert Greene at TEDxBrixton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLt_yDvdeLQ
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DISCLAIMER – FEB. 20, 2018
Don Hart, the presenter, does not have any affiliation with any of the companies or software manufacturers discussed in this presentation. IS a member of EFF. Don does not receive any payment, free ware, free trials, etc. etc. for demonstrating this software and hardware. All opinions and evaluations expressed here are those of Don Hart personally, This presentation is a “best effort” attempt o present the materials and guide prospective users to increase their productivity and reduce their potential loss That being said, Don Hart, Micro Systems Support and affiliated people and entities take no responsibility for anyone’s individual results. If anyone is in doubt or has questions or problems, consult a professional All credits are meant to be given their respective authors CHADD and its affiliates are not responsible for any conditions resulting from any entity’s attempt to follow these instructions