IFTTT

IFTTT stands for “IF This Then That”.  This app enables users to create “recipes” which consist of a trigger (This) and an action (That).  If the trigger is set off, the action is taken.  A trigger can be anything from “when I am tagged in a Facebook photo” to “when I take a picture on my iPhone”.  The actions range from “send me an email” to “update a spreadsheet on Google Drive”.  One of the recipes that I use that I find the most convenient is that whenever I am tagged in a photo on Facebook, it is automatically downloaded into my Dropbox account.

Some may think that this app/service is only for the extremely tech savvy user, but that is far from the truth.  The simple user interface allows anyone to easily create new recipes or choose from the pool of shared recipes that other users have already made.   If you need some assistance in setting up this app, please do not hesitate to comment on this post and I’ll help you out. 

IFTTT's icon (left) & a screenshot of the Channels list (right)

I know this app may seem a little intense, but give it a shot and I’m sure it will be worth your while.

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