FASTER: 100 Ways to Improve Your Digital Life

FASTER: 100 Ways To Improve Your Digital Life is the fifteenth book written by Ankit Fadia and contains mobile tips, tricks and tweaks. This book is aimed at technology users who are looking to make best use of their gadgets and technology, want to maximize the quality of their online life or are just curious about tech wizardry.
Ankit Fadia recently signed a three book deal with Penguin Group (India), out of which FASTER: 100 Ways To Improve Your Digital Life was the first book, and the foreword to it was written by Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the founder and executive vice chairman of which owns Naukri.com, a job portal.
Outline
While the use of smartphones, gadgets and tech devices is rapidly increasing, many people are not necessarily aware of all the various features, functionalities and capabilities that technology provides. From tweaks you can pull off at home, to applications you can download to make your online world more accommodating, vibrant and interesting, the book uses a variety of teaching techniques such as screenshots, links to online sites and step by step guidelines to make technical devices more accessible.
This book consists of 100 chapters spread over 4 distinct sections:
*Functionality- which deals with websites, applications and tools to boost productivity.
*Look and Feel- which lists myriad tricks and tips on how to improve viewing experience while using technology and gadgets online.
*Security- which covers areas such as best security practices.
*Fun Stuff
Inspiration
Ankit Fadia got the inspiration to write this book while hosting a show called for MTV India where he shared tech tips and tricks in every episode.
Translation
The book has been translated into Hindi and is published by Prabhat Prakash in September 2014.
Sales & Awards
The Book is claimed to have sold over 40,000 copies and is expected to go into the second reprint. including the Best of 2013 - Indian Non Fiction Bestseller List released by Crossword Bookstores in India
Web Show
Based on the material from this book, in 2013, Ankit Fadia started a YouTube channel called Geek On the Loose in partnership with Mumbai based media company PING networks where he shared tips from this book.
 
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