One of my least favourite jobs is catching up on my filing and paperwork. If I was a little more disciplined I wouldn’t let it mount up – I wait till the “To Be Filed” tray is full – but it’s such a boring task and I can always find something more interesting to do. More »
Dear Lifehacker, I recently bought a $69 HP Deskjet F4480 in an effort to go paperless (it was cheaper to get a scanner/printer combo) and was wondering if there are any programs that let me scan from paper -> PDF? The device came with HP software, but I’d rather not install it (I want something that doesn’t take over my system). More »
Setting up a good filing system for bills and other payments can take a long time to organise and wade through. Here’s a super simple and cheap filing routine that involves manila folders, a clipboard and a two-hole punch. More »
When you’re confronted with a huge mound of paper to file or a cupboard in desperate need of taming, it’s tempting to put seemingly one-off items in a ‘miscellaneous’ category. Resist the urge — that way lies madness and future clutter. More »
It’s often said that the best organisation and filing systems are the ones you use. If you need help figuring out what to do with an avalanche of paper scraps and jotted notes, then here’s a simple solution. More »
Whether your filing system has gotten away from you or it was never really under control to begin with, you can use our handy guide to beat it back into shape. More »
