Use IFTTT to Connect Apps and Automate Tasks

The Problem

You manually save email attachments to Google Drive, or post the same content to multiple social platforms.

The Hack

Create free IFTTT applets: 'If I'm tagged in a Facebook photo, save it to Google Photos.' 'If it's going to rain tomorrow, send me a notification.' 'If I enter my work area, set phone to silent.'

Why It Works

IFTTT connects 700+ apps and services via simple conditional logic. It automates cross-platform tasks that would otherwise require manual repetition.

Pro Tips

• Free tier allows 2 active applets
• Popular: auto-save email attachments, weather alerts, smart home triggers
• 'If new email from boss, send me a push notification'
• Zapier is the power-user alternative with more complex workflows