"Tomorrow, tomorrow, not today! That's what sloths say!" This catchphrase is certainly suitable for those people who prefer to leave all the important things for later, but in our case it will definitely not work. Since not everyone has the opportunity to read voluminous articles and materials during their working day, it is much more convenient for them to mark interesting objects for later reading late in the evening. The developers at Idea Shower have created a dedicated iOS app to keep you up to date on any important news.
So Pocket. I will say right away that I liked this program so much that I immediately freed up space for it on the very main screen of the iPhone. I propose to go through the main functions and capabilities of Pocket (in the past - Read It Later), because their list is really impressive.
First of all, for full access to the application, we need to register. Create a username, password, enter an email address - and go! The registration procedure is not at all a whim of the developers, I will talk about its true purpose later.
Adding a Pocket account takes a matter of seconds. In this case, the application settings provide a “Read Later” section, where you can select Instapaper or Pocket as a service. We enter our registration data, click on an interesting “tweet” and see the same “Read later” button, after clicking on which the link will go to the program. Nothing complicated.
As for the application menu itself and its interface, the developers have done their best here. Using Pocket is a pleasure, largely due to the attractive design and rational arrangement of all sections. Materials can be conveniently sorted by their type: articles, videos and images.
As soon as you read an article, you can immediately mark it with a “tick”, send it to “Favorites”, or delete it permanently. To access all the settings and marked materials in Pocket, just tap on its name. Everything is arranged very logically, even a beginner will understand the program in a few minutes.
Very often we find interesting content on the Web, but we forget about it and cannot remember where we saw it. Of course, interesting articles can be bookmarked, YouTube videos can be added to the Watch Later playlist, but it’s much more convenient to view everything from one application. Pocket is the only service that allows you to do this.
Pocket is currently one of the most popular apps on Google Play. It has already been downloaded more than 5 million times and this suggests that the program is really worthwhile.
Thanks to it, you can save what you liked but would like to read or view later: videos, articles, images or web pages.
By installing an additional extension for your browser, you can also add entries to Pocket from your computer without interrupting your web browsing.
But the main feature of the application is offline viewing. Even if you don't have Internet access, all your content will be available in Pocket. In the settings, you can also select "Download via Wi-Fi" to save mobile data. If you have a free moment before your trip, you can quickly save interesting notes and enjoy watching your favorites all the way.
The settings menu is quite extensive. It is worth highlighting that under each item it is briefly described what exactly will be changed. You can customize lists, notifications, offline downloads, reading, and more.
Pocket is not in vain very popular, because it is a kind of “pocket” in which you put the material you are interested in for later viewing and working with it.
Mozilla has integrated Firefox Pocket into its web browser a few years ago. If you use different platforms, this add-on will be especially useful. You can start using it right after installation.
You'll recognize the Firefox Pocket button by a white arrow on a red background. The symbol is located in the address bar next to the star (Favorites) icon. If you click on it, Firefox will prompt you to register.
There are two signup options, either you create a Firefox account, or you sign up with Mozilla with an existing email account. In both cases, you just need to provide an email address and a password. You can then save or retrieve data in Firefox Pocket from different platforms. All you have to do is sign in to the app in advance.
When you want to view the saved data, you need to select the "Library" button. It is indicated by a symbol consisting of three vertical lines and one oblique. Then you should click on "Show Pocket List".
Note. You still need an internet connection to use Firefox Pocket from a PC. Offline mode allows you to access your saved web pages and videos using the Pocket apps for Android or iOS.
Firefox Pocket Icon Not Appearing in Address Bar: How to Activate It
If you can't find the "Firefox Pocket" icon in the address bar, this problem is easy to fix.
- Type in the address bar: about:config
- Then press the Enter key.
- A window will open warning you that the warranty will be voided. This is not a problem and you do not need to worry. Just click on the "I accept the risk!"
- Enter "pocket" in the search field.
- Double click on "extensions.pocket.enabled". Now you can change the value to "true". The icon should now be visible and you can use this feature.
Note. If you want to use the add-on but hide the icon, that's also possible. Right click the Firefox-Pocket icon. After that, you can select the "Remove from address bar" option. If you want to return the icon, you can do so by clicking on the three dots symbol in the address bar. To do this, press the right mouse button again, but this time select the option "Save page in Firefox-Pocket". Then select "Add to Address Bar".
A service that allows you to save interesting articles, videos and websites that you find on the Internet with one click. In general, those materials that you would like to take a closer look and read at a more convenient time. In addition, the service has hidden features that you may not be aware of. Let's talk about them, as well as about applications and services that will simplify your work with Pocket.
How to save links in Pocket
If you want to save an article, the fastest way is to click on the Pocket button in your browser or use the mobile app. You probably already know about these methods. But it is possible to save letters and links to Pocket without clicking anything.
Life hack for those who always have a window with mail open: to save the link, just paste it into the body of the letter and send it to the address [email protected]. Send emails from the email address you have linked to your Pocket account.
However, an account in Pocket can be linked to more than just one email address. Go to the settings, open the "Email Addresses" tab and add the addresses of other mailboxes.
2. Add the Save All Tabs to Pocket extension to save your tabs
Save All Tabs to Pocket for Google Chrome browser allows you to save all open tabs at once. Just press a button and the links are sent to Pocket. Therefore, you can always exit the browser and not worry that the necessary materials will be lost.
3. Save link lists with Batch Save Pocket
Batch Save Pocket is also an extension for Google Chrome that allows you to save the entire list of links from the selected text at once, instead of following each link and clicking on it. The extension automatically extracts all links and sends them to the reading list. In addition, each item can be tagged - then it will be easier to navigate them.
4. Use Zapier to add links automatically
A service that works on the same principle as IFTTT, that is, it allows you to build relationships between different web applications. With it, you can set up automatic saving of links in Pocket. For example, you add a favorite tweet to your favorites, and it is automatically saved to Pocket without any additional steps.
Zapier will help you integrate Pocket with many different web services and sites. For example, you can link Pocket to apps like , Trello, Evernote and turn individual articles into tasks. This is useful if you are writing a research paper or an article with a large list of sources.
How to organize your reading list
Once you've added a few articles to your Pocket list, you'll want to tidy them up. The service offers several tools for this: filter content by type (article, video or image), set tags, add to favorites and archive what you read. But there are other tools for this.
Outread for iOS will help you read faster without losing your sense of meaning. The app syncs with Pocket: select an article, and Outread will guide you through the text with a marker that highlights individual fragments. You can adjust the speed of moving the marker for yourself.
How to set up receiving reminders
If your list of articles grows faster than you can read them, there are some handy ways to get reminders of what's happening in your account.
The PocketRocket app will email you one unread article every day. You simply set the time when the notification should come. Once submitted, PocketRocket will automatically archive the article.
12. Set up receiving several articles by mail
If you want to read more than one article a day, the ReRead service is for you. ReRead works similar to PocketRocket - it sends you email reminders of unread articles. But you can manage the content of these emails yourself.
In the settings, you can specify how many links you want to receive per day - from 1 to 10. You can also specify how many new articles you want to receive (from 3 months to 1 year) and whether these articles need to be archived after being sent to the mail.
13. Install the AcceleReader extension
The AcceleReader extension not only shows you unread articles, but also calculates how long reading will take (like the Read Ruler service). In addition, it allows you to filter materials by length and newness.
How to share your articles
Favorite articles can be added to favorites and shared on social networks. This makes it easier to share information with friends and colleagues.
At first, Pocket was created as a service exclusively for reading articles. But recently it has more options for interacting with other users.
15. Share an account with a friend or colleague
Remember that you can add other email addresses to your account? So you can maintain one account with another person: add articles and read one list of materials.
The disadvantage of this method is that too much junk and articles that are not personally interesting to you may appear in your account. Embarrassing situations are also possible: you or your friend can delete or archive stories that someone else really needs. Therefore, if you want to use Pocket in a team, agree on it in advance. For example, that you will archive all old articles once a week.
A service that allows you to save interesting articles, videos and websites that you find on the Internet with one click. In general, those materials that you would like to take a closer look and read at a more convenient time. In addition, the service has hidden features that you may not be aware of. Let's talk about them, as well as about applications and services that will simplify your work with Pocket.
How to save links in Pocket
If you want to save an article, the fastest way is to click on the Pocket button in your browser or use the mobile app. You probably already know about these methods. But it is possible to save letters and links to Pocket without clicking anything.
Life hack for those who always have a window with mail open: to save the link, just paste it into the body of the letter and send it to the address [email protected]. Send emails from the email address you have linked to your Pocket account.
However, an account in Pocket can be linked to more than just one email address. Go to the settings, open the "Email Addresses" tab and add the addresses of other mailboxes.
2. Add the Save All Tabs to Pocket extension to save your tabs
Save All Tabs to Pocket for Google Chrome browser allows you to save all open tabs at once. Just press a button and the links are sent to Pocket. Therefore, you can always exit the browser and not worry that the necessary materials will be lost.
3. Save link lists with Batch Save Pocket
Batch Save Pocket is also an extension for Google Chrome that allows you to save the entire list of links from the selected text at once, instead of following each link and clicking on it. The extension automatically extracts all links and sends them to the reading list. In addition, each item can be tagged - then it will be easier to navigate them.
4. Use Zapier to add links automatically
A service that works on the same principle as IFTTT, that is, it allows you to build relationships between different web applications. With it, you can set up automatic saving of links in Pocket. For example, you add a favorite tweet to your favorites, and it is automatically saved to Pocket without any additional steps.
Zapier will help you integrate Pocket with many different web services and sites. For example, you can link Pocket to apps like , Trello, Evernote and turn individual articles into tasks. This is useful if you are writing a research paper or an article with a large list of sources.
How to organize your reading list
Once you've added a few articles to your Pocket list, you'll want to tidy them up. The service offers several tools for this: filter content by type (article, video or image), set tags, add to favorites and archive what you read. But there are other tools for this.
Outread for iOS will help you read faster without losing your sense of meaning. The app syncs with Pocket: select an article, and Outread will guide you through the text with a marker that highlights individual fragments. You can adjust the speed of moving the marker for yourself.
How to set up receiving reminders
If your list of articles grows faster than you can read them, there are some handy ways to get reminders of what's happening in your account.
The PocketRocket app will email you one unread article every day. You simply set the time when the notification should come. Once submitted, PocketRocket will automatically archive the article.
12. Set up receiving several articles by mail
If you want to read more than one article a day, the ReRead service is for you. ReRead works similar to PocketRocket - it sends you email reminders of unread articles. But you can manage the content of these emails yourself.
In the settings, you can specify how many links you want to receive per day - from 1 to 10. You can also specify how many new articles you want to receive (from 3 months to 1 year) and whether these articles need to be archived after being sent to the mail.
13. Install the AcceleReader extension
The AcceleReader extension not only shows you unread articles, but also calculates how long reading will take (like the Read Ruler service). In addition, it allows you to filter materials by length and newness.
How to share your articles
Favorite articles can be added to favorites and shared on social networks. This makes it easier to share information with friends and colleagues.
At first, Pocket was created as a service exclusively for reading articles. But recently it has more options for interacting with other users.
15. Share an account with a friend or colleague
Remember that you can add other email addresses to your account? So you can maintain one account with another person: add articles and read one list of materials.
The disadvantage of this method is that too much junk and articles that are not personally interesting to you may appear in your account. Embarrassing situations are also possible: you or your friend can delete or archive stories that someone else really needs. Therefore, if you want to use Pocket in a team, agree on it in advance. For example, that you will archive all old articles once a week.