Ever wished you could get more done in less time. Dragon solves this solution by way of workflow, transcription and time-saving macro commands. However, one of the less talked-about benefits is being able to let your voice do the typing and freeing up your hands. Here are four key benefits of making the switch.
Manage Papers on your Desk
When you’re typing and simultaneously trying to review documentation it can become a bit tricky to keep everything in the right order. Using speech recognition software means you can page through documents or books, while continuing to dictate freely. Whether it’s research, moderating or editing, it’s so much easier to do when you can free up your hands.
Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries
Since so much work is done via a keyboard, this can lead to typing-related injuries. As normalised as it’s become, the notion of using your fingers to press a multitude of buttons to generate characters and words is an unnatural action. While our bodies are able to adapt, this doesn’t mean they don’t suffer wear-and-tear through repetition over a long time. Reducing or almost eliminating your need to type can ensure you don’t run into trouble with RSI or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Lean Back, Kick Your Feet Up
Our lives have become desk-bound thanks to the advances of computing technology. As wonderful as some ergonomic chairs have become, they haven’t managed to keep up with the full spectrum of our requirements when it comes to adjustments for posture. We’ve got to factor into the equation, taking frequent breaks to stretch our legs and get the body moving. Using Dragon means you can walk around the office with a Bluetooth headset or if you still need to be at your desk, lean back and focus more on your posture while you dictate your work. If you really want to vary your positions, try recording dictation into your digital recorder or smartphone and then process it at your desk.
Get More Done During “Unusable” Hours
One of the great things with software like Dragon is that you can make it work wherever you can talk. Many of us are used to switching to a hands-free kit while driving our cars to phone people we’ve been meaning to speak to or meet with. While this way to be productive ensures we can catch up on calls, recording and transcribing notes while driving doesn’t require phone signal and your co-worker’s availability. You can get a full document together by voice, while keeping your eyes on the road. If you travel for more than an hour a day, you can reclaim some of this time quite easily by switching off the radio and doing some dictation.