Productivity Matters

Passwords are like keys; and like the keys to your house, you need to keep them safe. In this episode, I will run down the Top 20 of the worst passwords of 2020, plus keep listening for top tips about your online security. --- Most Common Passwords - Nordpass LastPass - http://bit.ly/Lastpass_PM Podcast artwork done with Canva - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM --- Sound from Zapsplat.com --- Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links.  This does not affect the price you will pay. ---

Google recently announced they are taking away the benefit of unlimited free photo storage. What does this really mean?  Let’s find out… --- Artwork created with Canva - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM You get free, unlimited, photo uploads with Amazon Prime - Try Prime Free I swear by Todoist for helping me keep on track.  Sign up today - https://bit.ly/Todoist_PM ---

In this episode I’m going to talk through the 10 apps that I use the most.  It’s not a ’10 best’ episode - but the 10 most used.  ---  Click to find Bear - https://bear.app/  Sign up for Todoist today - https://bit.ly/Todoist_PM  Channel artwork created with Canva.  Try Canva Pro for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM  Get my free Productivity Playbook filled with hints and tips - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM  ---

The latest Evernote release has left me less than pleased, so I’m once more looking for a replacement note taking app.  This is Bear. --- Click to find Bear - https://bear.app/ Get 2 months of Todoist Premium absolutely free - http://bit.ly/2Xg6VM0 Channel artwork created with Canva.  Try Canva Pro for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Get my free Productivity Playbook filled with hints and tips - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM ---

If you ever feel like you're being bogged down in email, then worry no more, and listen as I help you deal with your inbox. We all know that the email of the species is more deadlier than the mail.... --- Get 2 months of Todoist Premium absolutely free - http://bit.ly/2Xg6VM0 Channel artwork created with Canva.  Try Canva Pro for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Get my free Productivity Playbook filled with hints and tips - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM ---

If, like me, you need to write everything down, then what are the best ways to make sure it's captured in a way that suits you.  And, once you've put it somewhere - then what? In this episode, we're looking at how and when to manage those tasks. --- Sign Up for Todoist right here - https://doist.grsm.io/juliancosky9596 You can get David Allens book "Getting Things Done" - https://amzn.to/2xheFxZ Channel artwork created with Canva.  Try Canva Pro for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Get my free Productivity Playbook filled with hints and tips - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM ---

My Todoist premium subscription is coming up for renewal and the question is, should I continue with it?  ---  Artwork designed with Canva - Try Canva Pro for Free - https://canva.pxf.io/j6akn  Get my Free Productivity Playbook; it's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day - https://bit.ly/Anchor_FM  Sign up for Todoist here - https://doist.grsm.io/juliancosky9596 ---  Twitter - https://twitter.com/prodmatters Facebook - https://facebook.com/prodmatters

The year 2020 will be remembered for many reasons, but it’s the working from home aspect that’s captured an imagination for the future of work, and for the future of communication. In this episode, I’ll take a whistle-stop tour of three of the main video meeting services. --- Artwork created using Canva - try Canva Pro for Free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook.  It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM

Presenting a solo podcast can be challenging, for many reasons.  In this episode, I offer you seven tips you should consider when you start your solo podcast adventure.   ---   Try Canva Pro free for 30 days - https://bit.ly/Canva_PM  Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook.  It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day https://bit.ly/Anchor_PM

I have been an Evernote user since 2011 - but, is that still the right thing for me? In this episode I compare Evernote with Apple Notes. --- My Apple Reminders review  --- Podcast episode art done with Canva - Try Canva Pro for free for 30 days - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook.  It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM

Thanks for listening It’s been a while since I recorded an episode; which given the amount of time I’ve had to myself lately, is a little bit strange. So, in this episode, what HAVE I been up to, how have I remained positive, and how you can stay positive too. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook.  It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM Canva is great for online graphic design.  Try it for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM You can listen to "Diary of a Cabinetmaker" here - https://bit.ly/diary_storysofar

This episode was recorded live on a golf course... notwithstanding a slight breeze, it was fun to get out and record away from the confines of my desk. --- Get my Productivity Playbook for great ideas to streamline your productivity -  http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM ---

At this time of staying safe indoors, now is an ideal time to review your 'virtual' safety. Please take care. -- My FREE 8-Week Email Course to a more secure online life bit.ly/PM-OnlineSecurityCourse ---

I'm passionate about online security - and you should be too.   Find out what could happen when you don't take care of your passwords! I'll also tell you about password managers and how they can help you take control of your online accounts. --- Try LastPass for free - http://bit.ly/Lastpass_PM Podcast artwork created using Canva.  Try it here - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM --- Get my FREE Productivity Playbook - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links.  This does not affect the price you will pay.

Todoist recently introduced their new Foundations platform and a host of extra functionality.  Listen as I talk through the wholesome goodness contained within. --- Sign up for Todoist here - https://doist.grsm.io/juliancosky9596 --- You can listen to my episode about iOS Shortcuts here --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook.  It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM

The new Fantastical 3 calendar comes with a rather larger price tag.  So I decided to bring Apple Calender out of retirement! Listen to hear more. --- Don't forget to get your FREE Productivity Playbook - just click the link http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM ---

I'm a big fan of using a task manager, to keep on top of my to-dos.. Find out about Apple Reminders, the free app that's included in iOS and MacOS. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook.  It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM ---

So - you want to launch a podcast?  Where do you start? This episode is all about how I create, publish and promote each episode. --- Here's the link to the episode I recorded entirely on Anchor - https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/episodes/A-Sound-Experiment-e3kghv Try ConvertKit on their Free plan - http://bit.ly/FreeConvertKit_PM Try Canva free for 30 days - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/2R2am1N Microphone Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/2P4EIio --- Get my free Productivity Playbook - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Some of these links are affiliate links.  This means that I may be paid a commission if you purchase via these links.  This does not affect the price you will pay.  Thank you.

Thanks for listening Shortcuts is one of the best 'built in' apps on iOS.  When you spend time with it, you can really unleash the power of productivity. Listen to find out more, and hear how I use Shortcuts to make life a little more efficient. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook.  It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM

Managing Email Overload How do you control the incessant emails that keep arriving? How do you manage the influx emails? Listen to hear tips and tricks to make sure you don't become a slave to your inbox. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook.  It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM