6 habits of highly productive people
6 habits of highly productive people
It doesn’t matter what you do or where you work – everyone could stand to be a little more productive. But excessive amounts of caffeine and working fourteen hours a day won't help you reach peak productivity. Remember: work smarter not harder.
Engage in mini productivity sessions with your smartphone
Think about how much time you waste everyday on your smartphone. Instead of browsing Facebook and Twitter feeds, turn that time into mini productivity sessions with a phone that's designed for productivity, like the HP Elite x3.
The 6-inch phablet has a QHD AMOLED display that's big enough for displaying spreadsheets, Word documents and PowerPoint presentations without having to scroll constantly, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB RAM so it's powerful enough to run any app lag-free. It also runs on Windows 10 Mobile, which means it works seamlessly with Microsoft's suite of productivity apps so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues between documents created on your phone and those on your work PC.
Be ready to set up office anywhere
For busy professionals who are frequently out of the office, you'll often find time in between meetings where you want to set up office somewhere. The HP Elite x3's Lap Dock lets you accomplish just that with a Ultrabook form factor and a 12.5-inch Full HD display in a device that weighs just 1kg.
The device is fully powered by your HP Elite x3 smartphone wirelessly via Miracast or if you prefer, through a USB connection, which means you can immediately pick up on any work you've started on your smartphone, without having to waste time transferring documents or downloading files from the Cloud.
The Lap Dock also features its own 46.5-Whr battery and three USB-C ports.
Hot Desk to get a different perspective on work
Hot Desking, the practice of removing fixed office seating assignments and letting employees move around the office based on their needs, has received considerable attention for its benefits (depending on the job scope) in increasing productivity, team collaboration and morale.
However, not all companies are equipped to support Hot Desking, as many employees are still shackled to their cumbersome work PCs. But a device like the HP Elite x3 could change that. Rather than drag your PC with you, the HP Elite x3 becomes your PC, with the help of Windows Continuum and the HP Desk Dock. Simply connect the HP Elite x3 to the dock and connect the dock to any monitor and the HP Elite x3 turns into a full desktop PC.
The HP Elite x3 also encourages collaborating in teams, as its Miracast feature allows users to wirelessly connect to big screen projectors or smart TVs, letting them quickly display their work directly from the device.
Maximize efficiency by minimizing the amount of devices in your life
Cut unnecessary clutter out of your life by replacing your smartphone, laptop and desktop with just a single three-in-one device. Thanks to Windows 10 Continuum, and HP's Lap Dock and Desk Dock devices, the HP Elite x3 acts as the core device and allows you to adjust your office setup and work approach depending on where you are, how much time you have available, and the type of work you need to do.
Going from multiple independent devices each with their own operating system and software to just one unified device not only consolidates all of your work into one place, but also completely eliminates compatibility issues between devices, and reduces reliance on Cloud storage and file transferring between devices.
Don't lose sleep worrying about security
With just one device storing all of your work and other important files, it's easy to imagine a nightmare scenario where someone gets access to your phone. Fortunately, the HP Elite x3 has business-grade security built right into its hardware, so you don't need to worry about your files being accessed, even if you misplace your phone.
The phone boasts dual biometrics in the form of a fingerprint scanner and iris recognition, as well as 140-2 cryptography, 256-bit key full disk encryption, TPM 2.0, and protection against firmware rollbacks. It can also segregate personal and corporate data, and has the ability to prevent users from copying or sending data to users outside of your organization, ensuring ultimate peace of mind.
Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today
There's no better time to change your habits and get more productive than right now, because HP is currently running a promotion for the HP Elite x3 that will net you up to S$300 off your purchase when you recycle your old tablet or smartphone.