Technology Time: How Well Do You Manage It?
Technology Time: How Well Do You Manage It?
By Richard Ensman
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You might have read books about time management, attended seminars on this important subject, and studied the key principles of managing time. But in the last decade, something new has entered the world of time management—computer technology. Used wisely, it can help you save time; used poorly, it can cause you to squander 1 time.
How well do you manage your “technology time”? Complete this simple quiz to find out. Rate your answers to each of the following questions on a four-point scale: If your answer is “always,” you rate a “3.” If your answer is “usually,” your rating is “2.” Answer “occasionally,” and you get a “1.” Answer “never” or “rarely,” and you get “0.”
1. Do you review new technological 2 developments that help save time and increase efficiency?
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2. Do you maintain a calendar of upcoming appointments and activities on your computer?
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3. Do you share important documents and files with coworkers through a network or common drive?
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4. Do you use a logical pattern to organize your directories and files?
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5. Do you follow a standard search strategy whenever you conduct research on the Web?
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6. Do you use technological shortcuts 3, such as templates, macros and defaults to expedite computer tasks?
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7. Do you minimize unwanted e-mail through filters or quick-delete procedures?
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8. Do you organize your computer directories and files by the same method as your paper files?
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9. Do you utilize 4 portable computer technology through laptops, external drives or PDAs?
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10. Do you bookmark important reference material on the Web, or place reference resources on your primary drive?
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Vocabulary Focus
seminar (n) [5seminB:] a meeting of a group of people with a teacher or expert for training, discussion or study of a subject
squander (v) [5skwAndE] to waste something such as time, money, etc.
expedite (v) [5Ekspi7dait] to make an action or process happen more quickly
primary (adj) [5prai7mEri] more important than anything else; main
Specialized 5 Terms
template (n) 模板 a system that helps arrange information on a computer screen; a pattern to follow
macro (n) 宏指令 a single command given to a computer which produces a set of instructions for the computer to perform a particular piece of work
default (n) 系统预设值 a standard setting, especially of computer software, such as of type size or style
external drive (n phr) 外接硬盘 a device for storing computer information that is connected to the computer by a cable
PDA (n) 掌上电脑（商务通）personal digital assistant; a small, hand-held computer that can be used as a personal organizer
你的科技时间管理得好吗？
胡怡敏译
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你或许曾经阅读过关于时间管理的书籍，参加过这们重要主题的研讨会，也研究过时间管理的关键原则。
然而在过去10年以来，有个新颖的概念堂而皇之进入了时间管理的世界——电脑科技。使用得当的话，它能帮你节省时间；若使用不当，也能导致你挥霍光阴。
你的“科技时间”管理如何？完成这份简单的测验来找出答案。把你对以下这些问题的答案，用一个四等级式的方式回答：若你的答案是“经常如此”，你的得分是“3”。答案是“通常”，你的得分则是“2”。答案是“偶尔”，你的得分则为“l”。答案是“从不”或者“很少”，你的得分是“O”。
试试以下这个小测验，评估你的科技管理技能。
1．你会研究能帮助自己节省时间，并且增进效率的新式科技产物吗？
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2．你会在电脑上保有一份备忘录，记录着即将到来的约会和活动吗？
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3．你会与同事通过同一个网络，或是网络硬盘来共同使用一个重要文件吗？
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4．你使用逻辑的方式来整理你的目录索引和档案吗？
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5．每当你在网络上进行研究时，你会遵循一套标准的搜寻策略吗？
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6．你会使用科技的捷径，像是模板、宏和系统预设值来加速电脑的作业速度吗？
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7.你会通过过滤器或是快速删除程序将无用的电子邮件减到最低吗？
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8．你会用你整理纸本档案的方式来组织你的电脑索引和档案吗？
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9．你会通过笔记本电脑、外接硬盘，或是掌上电脑来使用移动电脑科技吗？
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10．你会将网络上的重要参考资料设为“我的最爱”或是将参照资源放在你的主要硬盘中吗？
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- Don't squander your time in reading those dime novels.不要把你的时间浪费在读那些胡编乱造的廉价小说上。
- Every chance is precious，so don't squander any chance away!每次机会都很宝贵，所以不要将任何一个白白放走。
- A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
- Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。
- In other words, experts want shortcuts to everything. 换句话说，专家需要所有的快捷方式。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
- Offer shortcuts from the Help menu. 在帮助菜单中提供快捷方式。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
- The cook will utilize the leftover ham bone to make soup.厨师要用吃剩的猪腿骨做汤。
- You must utilize all available resources.你必须利用一切可以得到的资源。
- There are many specialized agencies in the United Nations.联合国有许多专门机构。
- These tools are very specialized.这些是专用工具。