Showing posts with label tasks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tasks. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Create Automatic Screen Shots of Your Tasks with Steps Recorder!
Dear readers! Couple of months ago I wrote about how to create screen shot by snipping tool. Snipping tool is an easy way to capture image or screen of any window.
If youre interested to know more about snipping tool then click here.
Snipping tool is a manual tool to capture image. But today I will discuss about Steps Recorder which is an automatic tool to capture image or screen. You can use it for different purposes. Say for example, you can use it to make tutorial of something. When are writing about how to do something then you can use this tool to record the process with your written instructions.
Steps Recorder is built in with Windows 8. But it was also available in Windows 7 named Problem Steps Recorder. Only the name of this app has been changed everything remain same.
To start and use the recorder follow the instructions below:
- Windows 8 users, Press Start and simply type Steps then choose the Steps Recorder. And windows 7 users Press Start + R > type psr > Press Enter.
- Now it is active. To start the record press Start record. (Shortcut key- Alt + A)
- Now do your normal job that will be recorded.
- Remember, when you click on something it will be recorded. And you will see a red button with every record.
- Anytime you can pause or resume the recorder.
- Once your task finished stop the recorder. (Alt+O)
- When save box appeared press the Save button. (Alt+V)
- Give a name to the file. The file will be saved with .zip extension.
- When you open the saved file, it will opened with your browser.
And while using this app, you may find many useful tricks. Dont forget to share your ideas with us. Comment below!
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Monday, September 29, 2014
Use If This Then That IFTTT to Automate Simple Tasks
To start using the app you can choose from hundreds of pre-made recipes or make your own. A recipe could say " If I post a new post on Blogger, tweet its title and a link, "or "when I arrive at school,text my mom" The app constantly checks your recipes and completes the action at the correct time. It reduces the need to do many monotonous tasks. It also bridges the gap between different web based services allowing you to spend more time using the services and less time managing your digital life.
IFTTT also integrates with certain connected home systems. Using IFTTT in concert with the WeMo connected home platform you can have your lights turn on automatically when you get close to home or turn off the TV when you are far from home.
Some of these recipes can be helpful for people with executive functioning difficulties. For example, the app can automatically check the weather, and if it is going to rain remind you to wear a jacket. The possibilities are almost endless because of the customization the app offers. The app can also complete actions based on your location. You can set up the app to call, email, or text message someone when you arrive or leave a certain location. This could be helpful for parents who need to makes sure their kid has arrived to school safely in the morning. For example, you could set your childs iPhone to email you everytime they arrive or leave school.
IFTTT has an iOS app and website both are free of charge. Click read more below to view screen shots of the IFTTT app in action.
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