How to customize your iPhone for maximum productivity

Distribution alphabetically significantly speed up the search for the desired application. At startup we keep in mind it is his name, rather than function, color icons, and other criteria, which are commonly used for sorting.

We are not talking about how to keep all the programs folder is simply sorted in alphabetical order - although it is possible to do so. It suffices to apply this method of ordering within the screen and folders.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other applications in one degree or another addictive. They force us to repeatedly pick up a smartphone, so for a moment digress from the challenge. As a result of such attacks is spent procrastination plenty of time during the day, and the work is idle.

Placing social applications not on the main screen, and somewhere in the folder on the second page, the temptation pozalipat (especially disabled notifications) will be much less.

With messengers things exactly the same way, if not worse. With the development of channels and public groups, we began to carry in them much time. If a messenger is not connected your work, they can be painlessly get rid of and find a few more minutes, and then the hour during the day.

Many developers sin importunate request to evaluate the application and do not give rest, until you do it. After switching off the query, you can start work immediately after the launch, without closing the endless pop-up windows.

With features admission calls from selected contacts and repeated calls to the "Do not disturb" can be used all day long. So you get the whole tranquility watch and not miss anything important.

Thanks to a discreet wallpaper - ideally a simple black background - a smartphone will be seen as a working tool, and is not bright beautiful toy, which can be constantly distracted. Owners of new devices with OLED-TVThey will also receive a bonus for saving power consumption.

A convenient feature that allows you to quickly view the notice, in fact, do more harm than good. Unplug it, and the rest of the information on the lock screen will not distract from work, when you accidentally move the smartphone space.

Every day we spend a lot of time on a smartphone, but do not notice it. With the new widget "screen time" it will be possible to understand the real picture of how you use your iPhone.

Whatever it was, a little bit of control will not prevent even the adults. Content restrictions to help block access to social networks, entertainment and distraction sites that consume a lot of time during the day.

If you completely disable the browser, then the temptation to be distracted by extraneous websites will not be at all. Such a radical solution is suitable not for everyone, but worth a try. As a compromise, you can download or Edge Opera of the App Store, where there is an urgent need.

Distribution alphabetically significantly speed up the search for the desired application. At startup we keep in mind it is his name, rather than function, color icons, and other criteria, which are commonly used for sorting.

We are not talking about how to keep all the programs folder is simply sorted in alphabetical order - although it is possible to do so. It suffices to apply this method of ordering within the screen and folders.

Unlike standard mail Gmail faster, it can boast more convenient search and a seamless integration with other Google services.

Despite the fact that Apple is constantly improving its own mapping service, to «Google Maps» it is still very far.

Google maintains a proprietary keyboard strokes printing method that can significantly accelerate typing. In Gboard can add multiple languages ​​and switch between them quickly. In addition, there is a built-in search, integration with other Google services and support for themes.

In addition to unlimited storage for photos and videos that will help to forget about the lack of free space, service Google has a more advanced keyword search and a convenient automatic sorting.

A single place for all ideas, notes, and to-do lists eliminate the need to switch between different applications and save time searching for in the future. You can use Evernote, Notion, Bear and any other options. The basic sense - to gather all your records in one place.

Is not getting better, it is impossible to be productive. Securing healthy habits will help in this. In Coach.me you can select the appropriate goals for themselves from the final list of categories and to follow them.

In addition to saving time to enter the password manager will save you from memorizing them, freeing his head for more useful things. In addition, it will increase the security of your data.

Instead, you can use LastPass or 1Password, at worst, a built-in iOS «a bunch of keys." The main thing - to accept the system proposals to come up with a strong password, and do not use the same for all sites.

Unlike iOS system calculator in this app is the history. It lets you notice an error in the calculations.

application shows where now there is rain or snow and where the clouds are sent. So what can you do to figure out sediments reach to you or not.

Pomodoro-equipment It implies that the person is fully focused on the task within a certain time (usually 25 minutes), and then make a break (about 5 minutes). This approach allows you to get rid of procrastination.

Applications Pomodoro much, but Be Focused Pro differs from them in that it allows to distribute tasks into categories.

Many studies have shown that loud background noise is bad for productivity. However, some of the music compositions created in cooperation with scientists, may, on the contrary, help Music at work: distracting or beneficial? the brain to work more efficiently. Brain.fm app offers just such tracks.

The book is much more useful than a meaningless scrolling tape of social networks. So rewound the habit of reading in his spare time. However, in any case, do not use your smartphone in bed - it affects the quality of sleep.

Reading Mode builds site content so that it can be read as an e-book. In addition to convenience, it is also relieves you from advertising.

On the main screen, you need to place only the most useful application - the ones that may be needed at any time ( "Calculator" and "Weather" for example), and those that make you smarter. For example, Kindle, Medium and "Podcasts", as well as several applications from your favorite media.

Held about 8000 steps each day - one of the main conditions for good health. iPhone can count steps himself with the help of the "Health" app, but third-party programs can bring this information into a single widget, which is important for productivity.

One such application - "pedometer". It is simple and convenient. Fitbit or virtually any other program also is suitable. The main condition - the presence of the widget in the curtain, "Today."

Night Shift changes the color display at a warm, reducing the emission of blue light. Due to the use of a smartphone night less impact on the quality of sleep.

"Medical records" allows others to see your medical records if you get into trouble. The required information is displayed on the screen turn the smartphone off.

standard name smartphone It includes your name and surname, which is not safe, especially if you are a frequent seeding Wi-Fi. It is better to change it to something more secure and useful. For example, the name of your site or referral link.

Another good idea - to use as the name of the smartphone any affirmation: "I'm focused," "I gathered," or something like that.

personalized advertising shutdown saves you from much of the impact of banner ads. You will no longer urge to buy things that you are interested in recently. That means you'll be less distracted by advertising and better focus on tasks.

You do not have to spend time on the phone unlocked when you are distracted from it all for a couple of minutes.

If you frequently use the smartphone as a modem, you remember passwords (for example, three random words) will help save time to enter it. Plus it would be easy to call, if your device wants to connect to someone else.

"Item Management" allows you to enable or disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight and other functions. By default, the shutter is disabled in most applications, but it is better to include it. So you can control the operation of the phone at any time.

Backing up in iCloud It prevents you from losing data when the phone is replaced. Let it worth the money - 69 rubles per month for 50 GB, 149 rubles for 200 GB and 599 rubles for 2 TB.