Here are the 10 videos from 2025 that got the most views.For links to each video, please visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/top-10-2025/ Chapters

0:00 Intro

0:30 The serendipity that happens when your notes are organized

1:05 8 Gift Ideas for the Principal (and 1 no-no)

1:35 Welcome to New Visitors!

2:00 Link to a Specific Spot on a Page | It's Easy to Do

2:20 How to Turn Handwriting into Text with Google Lens

3:05 Memory Like an Elephant: How to Take Notes About the People in Your Life

3:40 How to Export from Google Sheets to Google Calendar

4:05 College Students How to Take Great Notes

4:20 How I Convert Handwriting to Editable Text With ChatGPT

4:45 How I Memorized 57 Pages of Notes in 1 Day

5:15 Going forward...

🎯 Stop Retyping Text From Your Screen! The Windows Snipping Tool can handle the job and many more.Here's what it can do:

✅ Capture screenshots (you probably knew that)✅ Extract text from images and paste it anywhere✅ Pick exact colors from your screen✅ Record screen videos with audio✅ Mark up images before saving

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/snipping-tool/

Ever wished you had a Swiss Army knife for your digital workspace? Evernote just gave you one, and most people don't even know it exists. Evernote has released a set of tools called satellites. They aren't part of the main Evernote app. You do need an Evernote account to use them. Here's the best part: you can access these satellites even with a free account.

To see a demonstration, please come over to the video: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-satellites/

Here are the topics:

0:00 Intro

1:12 How to get to the satellites

1:35 Word counter

2:40 Transcribe files to text

4:05 Edit PDFs and images

5:45 Convert files

6:40 Rewrite text with AI

7:45 Convert text to audio

8:40 Take and draft notes

8:55 Create a diagram with AI

9:45 Detect AI-generated content

11:34 Citation generator

13:20 Requirement to be able to use the satellites

Learn how to create a tickler file system that organizes paperwork and builds lifelong habits. The perfect gift for students and young professionals.

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/tickler-file-gift/

0:00 Intro

0:45 Explanation of Tickler File

2:03 Why it works

3:40 "Thank-you" notes and the Tickler File

5:04 Start with your own letter

5:30 The day I learned about the Tickler File

If you are involved with a small business, a podcast offers advantages. This episode could be your start.

Ray Sidney-Smith is a digital marketing strategist, executive coach, and longtime productivity expert who helps small business owners navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. He’s the co-author of Podcasting for Small Business. The book releases today.

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/podcasting-for-small-business/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:20 The inspiration for the book.

02:45 Special features of this book

03:55 Beth and Monique and their story

04:45 The checklists

06:30 How this is worth your time

13:20 Equipment needs

16:40 How we're recording this episode

18:05 What's "Step 1"?

22:10 How do you promote and grow the podcast?

28:15 How do you keep the podcast from dying?

🎁 Holiday shopping for someone who's already organized? Here are 9 suggestions. Come over to the companion blog posts for links where you can order each one.

Come over to the blog post for the video and more information: https://frankbuck.org/productive-gifts/0:00 Shopping for the "productive" person in your life0:45 Levenger's Swift Notes1:20 Levenger's Bomber Jacket Brief Folio2:03 Point of View Pen Case2:20 Boubon Barrel Pens3:07 Samsung Galaxy Watch 84:50 Remember The Milk Subscription5:20 Text Blaze typeDesk6:00 PacSafe Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag8:07 Get Organized Digitally!

#GoogleCalendar #ProductivityTipsStop wasting time finding today on your calendar. In this video, I'll show you how to set up Google Calendar's custom view so TODAY is always anchored on the left, with the next 6 days visible ahead.This simple 2-minute setup eliminates friction and saves you time every single day. No more scrolling. No more hunting. Just instant access to today and your week ahead.⏰ TIMESTAMPS:Calendar0:00 What's your favorite view? 0:40 My favorite view1:55 Turn on keyboard shortcuts2:20 Change the view2:45 Here's the "how to do it"3:12 Eliminating friction 🔧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- How to enable keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar- How to set up a custom 7-day view- How to configure your view to always show today + 6 days ahead- Why eliminating micro-friction boosts productivityCome over to the blog post for more: https://frankbuck.org/google-calendar-view/

🗂️ Big Changes to Evernote Pricing in 2025 Evernote just restructured its plans, and if you're using it for work, personal projects, or caregiving, you need to know what changed.

Three Plans Now:✅ Free: 50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 device (perfect for minimalists)✅ Starter ($100/yr): 1,000 notes, 20 notebooks, 5 devices✅ Advanced ($250/yr): Unlimited everythingThe Starter Plan Sweet Spot:At $8.25/month, it's affordable BUT requires smart organization. Here's the trick: use collapsible headers to pack MORE into FEWER notes.

The Real Question:Is it worth switching platforms? Calculate the time, effort, and learning curve before jumping ship.

💡 I've got a full breakdown, strategies for each plan, and tips for maximizing your investment. Link in comments. Where does Evernote fit in your productivity system? #Evernote #ProductivityTips #DigitalOrganization #TimeManagement #NoteTaking

For much more, visit he blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-pricing/

Tired of missing important meeting details because you're too busy typing notes?Evernote's new AI meeting notetaker changes everything. Here's what it does:✅ Records your meetings automatically✅ Transcribes every word✅ Identifies different speakers✅ Creates summaries✅ Links everything to your calendar✅ Connects to your to-do listThe best part? It's all in one place. No copying and pasting between apps. No scrambling to remember what was said. No choosing between being present and taking good notes.If you're a paid Evernote subscriber, this feature is available now in beta. Check out my latest blog post for more: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-meeting-notetaker/How do you currently take notes during online meetings? #Evernote #ProductivityTips #MeetingNotes #TimeManagement #worksmarter 0:00 Here's Evernote's Meeting Notetaker0:58 The meeting is on the calendar1:22 The meeting is on Evernote Home1:45 Create a note corresponding to the meeting 2:17 How to start the Ai notetaker3:00 What happens when I hit "stop"3:14 Speaker recognition4:50 Sharing the meeting notes5:05 Extracting to-dos from the notes5:35 Task Clone6:25 Summary of the process6:50 End-of-day wrap-up7:25 Who has the meeting notetaker?

🗂️ Your office shelves are drowning in stuff you never use. Here's the brutal truth I learned after helping hundreds of professionals organize their workspaces: Most of what's on your shelves is just taking up space.Try this "earning its keep" test this weekend:✅ Have I used this in the past year?✅ Is it here for a reason, or just because it's always been here?Your new motto: If it's not paying rent, it gets evicted.

For more, come over to the blog: https://frankbuck.org/organize-office/

Discover how text expanders can save hours weekly by turning keystrokes into full sentences. You can start today with either of two services.

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/text-expanders/

These 3 workflows, including voice input, beat typing. They are faster and easier. You could ditch the keyboard today.

For more, visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/ditch-the-keyboard

Discover Google Lens Live, the hands-free way to search using voice & camera. Experience practical tips for conversational visual search.

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/google-lens-live/

Discover why October productivity is your secret weapon. It's the perfect month to tackle projects and get organized before the holiday rush.

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/october-2/

🗂️ Is your desk driving you CRAZY? That paper explosion where you're supposed to work productively?I get it. We've all been there, digging through five broken pens just to find one that works!But here's the thing – you can transform your chaotic workspace into an organized command center in just ONE DAY. ✨My proven 8-step system works whether you're in a home office or corporate cubicle. The secret? Everything needs a place, and everything in its place.💡 Pro tip: Try the L-shaped workspace setup. Your computer and phone get their own dedicated space, leaving your main desk surface clean for actual work. Game changer!Want the full system? Come over to the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/desk-organization

🗂️ Tired of office clutter taking over your workspace? I've got a game-changing solution that only requires ONE empty shelf or empty filing cabinet drawer.Having a "bulk area" handles all those mystery office items without creating permanent mess.Here's how it works: Designate one hidden spot as your "decision parking lot" for items you're unsure about. Not permanent storage - just a temporary holding zone.✅ Unknown keys? Bulk area.✅ Outdated documents? Bulk area.✅ Mystery supplies? Bulk area.Check it weekly, and watch items find their permanent homes or get tossed as you learn more about your role.What's your biggest office organization challenge?#OfficeOrganization #ProductivityTips #WorkplaceHacksFor more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/bulk-area/🗂️ Tired of office clutter taking over your workspace? I've got a game-changing solution that only requires ONE empty shelf or empty filing cabinet drawer.Having a "bulk area" handles all those mystery office items without creating permanent mess.Here's how it works: Designate one hidden spot as your "decision parking lot" for items you're unsure about. Not permanent storage - just a temporary holding zone.✅ Unknown keys? Bulk area.✅ Outdated documents? Bulk area.✅ Mystery supplies? Bulk area.Check it weekly, and watch items find their permanent homes or get tossed as you learn more about your role.What's your biggest office organization challenge?For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/bulk-area/

🏠 What if giving away 95% of your stuff could make you happier?Interior designer Rita Wilkins did exactly that...downsizing from a 5,000 sq ft mansion to an 867 sq ft apartment. Her secret? One is the "declutter backwards" method.Rita also shares why giving away beats selling, how to handle emotional attachments to items, and tips for couples who disagree about downsizing.Rita's story proves that sometimes having less really does mean living more.Experience the full story and get her practical tips: https://frankbuck.org/rita/

🎲 Game night just got an upgrade!Meet Camelia Fitzsimmons, who turned her Friday night dinner conversations into "Unpopular Opinions" – a card game that's about to change how we connect with friends.No pre-written answers means every game feels completely different depending on who's playing.Perfect for 3-10 players who want deeper conversations than "Never Have I Ever."Here's what makes it special: ✨ Thought-provoking prompts that reveal real personalities 🧠 Requires actual creativity (no mindless card matching) 🎯 Designed for adults who love hosting game nights 📱 Launching digitally first, physical cards coming laterCamelia's using AI tools to keep costs down while building the app, plus she's got a smart Instagram-focused marketing strategy targeting the exact people who'll love this game.Beta launch happening soon! Get on the waitlist: unpopularopinionsgame.comWhat's your most unpopular opinion? This might be the perfect game to share it!Come over to the blog post for more: https://frankbuck.org/camillia2

🎯 Turn PowerPoint slides into AI study guides in MINUTES!Stop wasting hours creating study materials. Here's how to use ChatGPT to transform any presentation into quiz-ready content:1️⃣ Upload slides to ChatGPT2️⃣ Request study guide format3️⃣ Ask for Q&A version4️⃣ Paste into note-taking app5️⃣ Use collapsible headers for self-testingTime saved: 2-3 hours per testResult: Better grades with less prep time#StudyHacks #AIForStudentsTOOLS MENTIONED:- ChatGPT- Microsoft Copilot- Evernote (or any note-taking app)For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/ai-study-guides/

🎯 Is your high schooler struggling with time management? Here's the game-changing system that transforms chaos into control in just 3 simple steps!✅ Start with a weekly grid on paper✅ Digitize everything with Google Calendar✅ Master tasks with Google TasksThe secret isn't working harder—it's having a system that works. Students who learn this early have a massive advantage for life.Plus, there's even a low-tech backup for schools that ban phones! 📱➡️📝What's your biggest time management challenge? Drop it in the comments—your question might inspire my next post!#TimeManagement #StudentSuccess #ParentingTips #OrganizationHacks #productivitytips For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/stop-procrastinating-now/