Declutter Your Data: Take Charge of Your Data and Organize Your Digital Life

by Angela Crocker

Technology makes things faster, and simpler. At the same time, with all the technology that surrounds us on a daily basis, everyone is awash in too much information. Our computers, phones, tablets, work projects, tax and other files, and various online accounts all store data. It's a lot! Can anything be done? Yes! Declutter Your Data  is for anyone who is interested in making better use of technology, cleaning up their digital clutter, and coming up with an organized and efficient way to access their data going forward. This book guides readers step by step through the process of figuring out what data is important to them; wrestling with the information to clear out what's not useful and organize what they want to keep; and dealing with the ongoing data maintenance aspect that is a necessity in this digital age. Following author Angela Crocker's advice and putting these ideas into practice will reduce your digital clutter, make you more efficient, help you save time, and give you a happier relationship with your information, clearing your mind for more important things.

Genres: Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

Published January 30, 2018

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book on a pertinent topic! I've been doing some digital decluttering on my own, but when I saw this book I had to read it and I'm glad I did. Short chapters, but with good information and a great read while commuting. It's easy to pick up and leave off at any time without worrying you'll miss some info. I learned a lot about our digital footprints (which can be quite extensive) and good ideas about how to reduce it. I also quite enjoyed the short chapter "Think like a librarian" as I work in a library! It's nice for our profession to be recognized in a positive manner!

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

The title of this book was calling to me for months. Finally found it as an interlibrary loan. Super glad I did not pay for it. This is much more a list of types of digital content TO declutter than it is any kind of useful help for getting the decluttering done.

[JHM · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is an important topic, but the author just skims across a lot of broad ideas. "Say no" to new email lists. "Try sorting one section of your photos at a time." "Make list of everything in your digital footprint."

She mentions things like tagging and categorizing, two things which would help to organize data, but doesn't explain what they are or provide any tips about how to create effective ones. There's nothing about different types of storage, or how to decide what to keep.

A disappointing waste of time.

[Shimista · Rating 3 out of 5]

an extra star for getting me to take action!

[Haley · Rating 1 out of 5]

I liked the idea of this book but was ultimately disappointed in the content. I wanted more actual strategies about decluttering my data and this wasn't what the author provided.

[grooviechickie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Straightforward and clear, and does give food for thought.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was hoping for some ideas and step by step organizing.

[Reba Weatherford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not very useful.