You know what feels really good? Getting the same amount done in less time.
I'm sure you already knew that, though. What you might not know is how to make that dream a reality. It's quite simple, really, you just need the tools and a bit of knowledge.
One of the best ways to trim time from your workload is TextExpander. It'll take the inputs you use frequently and make them happen faster. You shave off two seconds here, five seconds there, and over the course of a workday, you've saved a substantial amount of time.
And right now, you can get a 1-year subscription to TextExpander for just $19.98. That's 60% off the normal price! Plus, MakeUseOf Deals has some other cool discounts that'll save you time (and money)!
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No matter what you do on the computer, there are going to be redundant things that you need to do over and over. Whether you're a programmer typing the same bits of code repeatedly, or you're just writing emails, things are bound to repeat. I'm willing to bet that if you really sit and think about your workflow and how it goes every day, you're forced to repeat stuff, even if you don't realize it.
That's where TextExpander comes in. You save snippets that expand to whatever you want. You can even set up your snippets to automatically insert clipboard content, which can come in handy for filling in longer bits of text without having to use CTRL-V every time.
Here's an example:
Let's say you're programming, and you need to enter a line of code over and over along with text from the clipboard. You could set up a shortcut where you enter the first couple letters of the code and hit a key, and it will fill out the rest of the line and pastes the clipboard where you need it. It's easy to see how this could save lots of time as you go.
Also userful for programmers are features such as the built-in HTML and CSS, editor-independent code templates, the ability to invoke multi-platform JavaScript, AppleScript and shell scripts, and much more.
What really sets this app apart from the others is the ability to have your snippets sync across multiple devices quickly and easily. This saves a tremendous amount of time, since you won't have to manually move them between different computers (Mac and PC) and your iOS devices. If you have some days where you work from home and some where you go into the office, you won't have a problem making the transition.
If you're already use a different typing expander app, and you decide you want to switch, there's even the ability to import your existing data, so you can make the transition painless.
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