7 Astuces de productivité pour Google Agenda (2022)

Product Reviewed

Google Calendar The video focuses on productivity “tips/hidden features,” not a physical product. No external review scores are provided.

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Unique Points / Features Mentioned (7 Tips + Bonus)

1. Fast event creation via typed shortcut

   • You can create a new event by typing commands like call/new (e.g., call dot new) and similar shortcuts.
   • This opens a small event window without fully opening Google Calendar.
   • The same idea is mentioned for Google Docs (e.g., doc.new).

2. Show a secondary time zone (world clock/time zone column)

   • Adds a secondary time zone, so collaborators in different regions don’t need mental conversions.
   • The UI can show the live time zone and/or a world clock-style display so you can quickly distinguish day vs. night.

3. Invisible/private events

   • Events can be set to private, so others on a shared calendar can’t see the details.
   • Still allows scheduling software (examples mentioned: Calandri / AutoJ Ciel in the subtitles) to book/free slots without the privacy setting blocking availability logic like public events might.

4. Change default “remind me before” time for meetings

   • The default lead time (notably 15 minutes before) is described as not ideal for back-to-back ~30-minute meetings.
   • Tip: adjust reminders to fire closer to the start, e.g. 2 minutes before (via notification settings—such as configuring custom timing).

5. Custom notifications for recurring events

   • For recurring items (examples given: checking finances / watering / gardening), use a reminder method different from short-lead popups.
   • Example: a monthly wallet reminder can be sent via email set to arrive a day in advance.
   • Additional automation mentioned: when calendar-related emails arrive, you can auto-tag events coming from Google Calendar so they’re easier to recognize quickly.

6. Make events editable by default

   • In settings (“Edit events”), allow others who have an event/date on your calendar to edit/reschedule without extra back-and-forth.
   • Framed as “yes by default rather than no by default,” with the ability to revert if you prefer.

7. Email your daily schedule early to prevent forgetting

   • Configure Daily Schedule notifications to be emailed at 5:00 AM.
   • Goal: when you check email in the morning, you’re prompted to review the day’s appointments and reduce missed commitments.

8. Bonus: Keep certain calendars always at the top

   • When many calendars are listed on the left, it can be hard to find the ones you want.
   • Trick relies on Google Calendar’s alphabetical ordering: rename calendars with specific prefixes (as shown in the subtitles, using example prefixes like “cursed…” / “Sophie…”) so the important calendars appear first.

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Pros (As Presented)

• Saves time (fast event creation).
• Reduces scheduling friction (time zone support).
• Protects privacy (private/invisible events while keeping availability logic workable).
• Improves meeting flow (adjust reminders to just before meetings).
• Better handling of recurring tasks (different reminder channels/timing).
• Less back-and-forth rescheduling (editable events by default).
• Helps prevent missed appointments (email daily schedule at a set time).
• Easier calendar management (pin important calendars to the top via naming convention).

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Cons / Limitations Mentioned

The video implies tradeoffs rather than presenting formal, enumerated cons:

• Private events
  • Private from shared viewers, but still requires correct configuration to work smoothly with booking/scheduling workflows.
• Editable-by-default events
  • Sometimes you may not want others to edit; you should switch it back if it doesn’t match your preferences.
• No other clear downsides are explicitly stated.

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Comparisons Made

• No direct product-to-product comparison (e.g., Google Calendar vs another scheduling app).
• The video references scheduling software that books slots (examples named in the subtitles) and explains how private events can coexist with booking tools.
• One conceptual comparison:
  • Old default notification timing (15 minutes) vs custom timing (2 minutes) for back-to-back meetings.

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User Experience / Workflow Impact

• Targets common productivity pain points: forgetting meetings, handling time zones, working with shared calendars, and managing recurring reminders.
• Emphasizes setting defaults (notifications, editability) so the system requires less manual handling.

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Overall Verdict / Recommendation

Strong recommendation for productivity users of Google Calendar. The video presents practical configuration tips—time zones, reminders, private/editable events, daily schedule email, and calendar ordering tricks—that should noticeably improve organization, especially for teams, remote work, and people managing many recurring tasks.