{"id":631,"date":"2022-11-22T02:44:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T02:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/?p=631"},"modified":"2022-11-22T02:55:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T02:55:38","slug":"how-to-hack-your-technology-to-make-life-easier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/en\/technology\/how-to-hack-your-technology-to-make-life-easier\/","title":{"rendered":"How to hack your technology to make life easier and more enjoyable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that we\u2019ve defined what hacking is, let\u2019s talk about how you can use it to make your tech life easier and more enjoyable. Here are three hacks that can have a profound impact on your day-to-day routine \u2014 and ultimately make life better! Hacking Your Technology to Make Life Easier and More Enjoyable<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a85d1dd656f2\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"item-6a85d1dd656f2\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/en\/technology\/how-to-hack-your-technology-to-make-life-easier\/#1_Automate_Your_Deadlines\" title=\"#1. Automate Your Deadlines\">#1. Automate Your Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/en\/technology\/how-to-hack-your-technology-to-make-life-easier\/#2_Automate_Your_Invoicing\" title=\"#2. Automate Your Invoicing\">#2. Automate Your Invoicing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/en\/technology\/how-to-hack-your-technology-to-make-life-easier\/#3_Redesign_Your_Work_Schedule\" title=\"#3. Redesign Your Work Schedule\">#3. Redesign Your Work Schedule<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Automate_Your_Deadlines\"><\/span>#1. Automate Your Deadlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-632 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f51-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f51-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f51-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f51-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f51-1170x775.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f51.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you freelance, you never know when a project will come up. You might get a request for a few hours, a week, or even a month. So when it comes time to work on a given project, you have no idea whether or not you\u2019ll have time to finish it. That\u2019s where automation comes into play. Setting up a system where you only have to worry about starting a project when it\u2019s necessary can make your life so much easier. &#8211; When you freelance, you never know when a project will come up. You might get a request for a few hours, a week, or even a month. So when it comes time to work on a given project, you have no idea whether or not you\u2019ll have time to finish it. That\u2019s where automation comes into play. Setting up a system where you only have to worry about starting a project when it\u2019s necessary can make your life so much easier. Hacking Your Company\u2019s Technology to Make Life Easier and More Enjoyable<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Automate_Your_Invoicing\"><\/span>#2. Automate Your Invoicing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-633 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f52-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f52-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f52-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f52-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f52-1170x770.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f52.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Invoicing can be a pain in the neck for both employees and freelancers. While many will agree that it\u2019s a necessary evil, it can also be an extremely time-consuming task. Invoicing requires you to write down the number of hours worked, the payment due, and the reason for the payment. While it\u2019s understandable that you need to invoice your clients so that they can get their money, it\u2019s also important to note that doing so constantly is another pain in the neck. &#8211; Invoicing can be a pain in the neck for both employees and freelancers. While many will agree that it\u2019s a necessary evil, it can also be an extremely time-consuming task. Invoicing requires you to write down the number of hours worked, the payment due, and the reason for the payment. While it\u2019s understandable that you need to invoice your clients so that they can get their money, it\u2019s also important to note that doing so constantly is another pain in the neck. Hacking Your Social Media to Make Life Easier and More Enjoyable<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Redesign_Your_Work_Schedule\"><\/span>#3. Redesign Your Work Schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-634 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f53-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f53-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f53-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f53-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f53-1170x775.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/invisiblehacks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/f53.jpg 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you freelance, having a schedule is almost essential. It\u2019s how you track how you\u2019re doing, what needs to be done next, and it makes you feel productive. While it\u2019s important to adhere to a regular work schedule, it\u2019s also important to keep in mind that you have the freedom to choose how and when you work. You can decide when and how often you want to work, and have the option to scale back your hours or even stop working at all if you need to focus on your family life or finances.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that we\u2019ve defined what hacking is, let\u2019s talk about how you can use it to make your tech life easier and more enjoyable. 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