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a snippet into any application to reduce
the time spent on repetitive tasks.
Users can create snippets to insert
an email recipient’s name into the body
text, create custom forms with multiple
field types and sections, or customise
a response to a boilerplate sales query.
TextExpander’s strength is its ability
to synchronise keyboard shortcuts and
snippets across devices, applications
and between team members to create
universal shortcuts.
3. Toggl Track
Operating systems: Windows, macOS,
desktop browser, iOS, Android
Usage: Time management and billing
Toggl Track can help users keep track
of time for billing purposes. It can be
used to track projects and manage
employee timesheets. The app syncs
to the cloud, so it is accessible for
users across their devices, and it
can be shared within teams.
Toggl Track can also track how
people spend their time, which can
help them find ways to use their time
efficiently. It includes a Pomodoro
timer for scheduling productivity
bursts and short breaks to help reduce
procrastination and distractions.
4. Adobe Scan
Operating systems: iOS, Android
Usage: Scanning
Adobe Scan uses the camera
of a smartphone or tablet to
capture printed documents,
generate PDFs or JPGs and convert
images to text. It is also useful for
scanning printed receipts, business
cards and notes on whiteboards.
It automatically stores every scan
in Adobe Document Cloud, Google
Drive or Dropbox for easy access
from a range of devices.
The optional premium subscription
offers extra cloud storage, allows
users to export scans to Word
and Excel, and can extract text
from longer documents.
5. TripIt
Operating systems: macOS, desktop
browser, iOS, Android
Usage: Travel
TripIt lets users store all their travel
plans on their smartphone, rather
than carrying reams of travel
documents. It can ingest details
from flight and accommodation
booking confirmations, create
a comprehensive itinerary and sync
with calendars. It can also track
a traveller’s carbon footprint and
show offset options.
TripIt can provide travel reminders,
flight delay notifications and alert users
to their eligibility for compensation.
It includes airport and terminal maps
as well as local transportation options
at the destination.
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