New year is not just about those resolutions that you might keep, it’s a great time to do things to make the year start the way you want it to. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

• Back up everything
• Clear out the inbox, be brutal. If it’s been there at least a month then you know you will not reply or do anything with it so delete it.
• Check those ToDo or Task lists are up to date, what did you forget to check as complete? Or worse, what did you forget to add to the list?
• Clear out old applications you no longer use and never get around to deleting. Your machines will thank you.
• Use external SD or Compact Flash cards? When was the last time you cleaned those out or maybe reformatted them to ensure they are ready to use next time?

• I bet there are things you did last year that you could automate. Why not start a list of things to try and automate in the near future?
• While we are talking lists, why not keep track of things you think of by having a note pad and pen or an easy-to-use capture app nearby at all times.
• Set some new year goals? Add them to the December calendar right now to keep you honest.
• If you file digital things away using a folder in our group system, set up those 2021 folders right now so they are there when you need them. For example, I use DEVONThink Pro and store my emails by year in there.
• Change passwords on accounts, especially those that don’t have 2 factors. Also, see if they now offer 2 factor and set it up.

Hope these spark some thoughts, 2021 will thank you for it later if not right away.