Main
two tools for beauty blogger are computer to draft post and camera to take
perfect photos. However, there are few other tools which make whole process
like a breeze and more efficient. I am sharing my favourite software and
hardware which help me to be more productive.
Microsoft Word
MS
Word is the most powerful program I have ever come across. I tried few other drafting
softwares too but never got such accurate results. I have MS Word on my laptop and
in my iPad. On mobile device means, I don’t have to sit and open laptop
specially for drafting post. When I started blogging, I was drafting posts
directly in Blogger but it was a terrible idea. Sometimes the window would have
crashed and I would lose all my work. Second, it was difficult to add
unfamiliar words in the vocabulary of Blogger. Third, grammatical mistakes
can’t be easily detected. MS Word is more efficient in finding grammatical
mistake. It also enables you to add comments and keep track of editing, if you
ever want to go back to the original draft. With new updates, I find it more
accurate than Grammarly. I write and most of the time talk in passive voice. Ms
Word also suggests to make it direct where it is needed. I can control spelling
mistakes. I still find some errors, once my post goes live but they are not
near to when I used to write in blogger. I simply copy content from MS document
and paste it in Blogger. It is the best tool for formatting, drafting and even for creating a media pack.
Photoshop Express
An
easy to use, free and small software which is very powerful when it comes to
basic editing of photos. It can be downloaded from Google Play and Apple app
store on PC and mobile devices. If you make an account with adobe, you can
unlock few more advance features of software. I don’t need to invest in full
PS. I suggest, better work on photography than relying completely on editing
software. A good photo doesn’t need much editing anyway.
Dropbox
I
move my docs and photos among all devices using Dropbox. A brilliant program to
make life more easy. It doesn’t take much space on device as well because it is
cloud based program. I backup my previous posts and photos and I can access my
files anytime anywhere. No more carrying of external hard drive and USBs. It can
scan documents for quick attachments and emails.
Pencilic B3 Bluetooth Mouse
It
is a new addition in my tools. It is an innovative Bluetooth mouse for my laptop.
The idea behind Pencilic is that hitting buttons flat on traditional mouse can
strain wrist and shoulder. While working with pen style device, it feels more
natural and effortless. Position it to your perfect angle, hold like pen and
move around cursor. Right and left buttons are on the pen and the base works as
traditional mouse. It is suitable for left hand and right hand. You don’t need
to change any settings just turn the pen 180 degree. It takes a little while to
use to because it is totally different than what we are familiar with. But
remember your first-time handling mouse? I do and I know it was the hardest
thing to overcome. I put my index finger on right button which serves as a left
button on traditional mouse. My thumb is on black wheel for scrolling up and
down, and if I need to press left button (right button on traditional mouse) I
use my thumb for that. it is not confusing at all because you handle it as a
pen, so it comes naturally. It also comes with a USB cable and one rechargeable battery and charge directly
from your computer. The easy to handle design helps to reduce strain on wrist
and shoulder for more comfortable hold. Penclic is available here.
Disclaimer: *This article contains PR sample. The review here is reflecting my
thoughts only based on my experience. I always try to give my best opinion on
every product I use.
Oh that mouse looks fantastic! I really struggle with the touch pad on the laptop, I much prefer an actual mouse and I would definitely use this! I'll be looking to get this to help make blogging easier!
ReplyDeleteOh i like the sound of this mouse I use a regular mouse atm as i don't like my laptops touch pad.
ReplyDeleteOhhh I've never heard of this mouse! I've actually been suffered with repetitive strain on my wrist so perhaps I'll look into this!
ReplyDeleteI am sure it will help you. It helped me a lot.
DeleteOh that sounds good, I'm always looking for things to make blogging a bit easier so I'll have to have a look.
ReplyDeleteThis mouse looks amazing. I am forever editing photos so this seems like the perfect gadget to have! x
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Bluetooth mouse seems like a new must gadget to have. Also i think i best start using Dropbox as heard so many good things.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so cool. This is just perfect for everyone on the digital world.
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ReplyDeleteI love the idea of that mouse, I really struggle with the touch pad on my laptop x
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an awesome product and is convenient in some ways too. Though I normally use a regular mouse but this could be quite handy in blogging.
ReplyDeleteThat mouse sounds amazing, I'd love to give it a try for myself! It must be so strange at first though while you get used to it. I hate the touch pad on my MacBook, it's such a pain to use.
ReplyDeleteOoh I love the look of that mouse! I hate using the touchpad on my laptop and really miss using a mouse!
ReplyDeleteIs it wrong that I think this is the cutest tech item I've ever seen? Haha. In all honesty though, I think I could do with something like this myself :)
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DeleteThis is the first time that I heard about this mouse and it really sounds amazing, Glad you share this good review
ReplyDeleteThat mouse sounds fantastic, it's the first time I've heard anything like it. Great tips.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a super product! I use many of the things you use, but can I recommend the Grammarly app for checking spelling and grammar while writing online? It's a lifesaver!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've never seen a mouse like that before! I'd love to try one!
ReplyDeleteSo many blogging essentials, will check them out. I had no idea that Photoshop Express was free!
ReplyDeleteI hold my hands up after 10 years on blogging i still post directly in to blogger, i go through fits and starts of using word but I never keep it up! I've just run out of space on my dropbox account and i'm toying with paying for more space
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