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50 WAYS TO WORK FASTER

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July 2023

The best way to achieve more is to work smarter, which is why we've put together 50 productivity tips based on our editors' and readers' advice

50 WAYS TO WORK FASTER

Be more productive, they say. Work smarter. Do five days' work in the space of four! Now, we're not suggesting that this article is going to shave two hours from your working day, but even if you find two tips out of these 50 that make a difference then we think that's worth celebrating.

Never has been this subject been more topical, either. On the one hand, we have generative AI tools popping up all over the place that promise the world. Even if that world has six fingers and dresses the Pope in a white puffer jacket. And, as we will see, there are practical ways to take advantage right now.

On the other hand, companies such as Adobe and Microsoft are desperate to keep you subscribing to their software. To do so, they continually update their software with extra tools, many of which (as you will see) can shave a few minutes from a task. Or automate it all together.

So, take a read through our selection - including many from readers via the PC Pro Facebook page- and give them a try. And if you think we've missed something, email letters@pcpro.co.uk.

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