Merlin on multitasking
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008I started reading 43 Folders again and stumbled on this gem. Couldn't agree more - most people who claim to be great multitaskers just do a crappy job at a bunch of things at the same time.
Archive for the ‘Productivity’ Category
I started reading 43 Folders again and stumbled on this gem. Couldn't agree more - most people who claim to be great multitaskers just do a crappy job at a bunch of things at the same time.
Incredible time-saving tip for Google Reader users
Sunday, March 30th, 2008At the top left is a link labelled "All Items" followed by the number of unread posts you have. It's right under the "Home" link. Click it. Then click the "Mark all as read" button at the center of the page. Click OK when your browser prompts you if you ...
Covey interview
Friday, February 29th, 2008Stephen Covey speaks to the Zen Habits blog. It will be interesting to see how his social network (currently in beta) does.
A celebration of GTD
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008After a short break to tend to his new baby daughter, Merlin Mann is back and hard at it, talking up GTD.
ABW - Always Be Writing
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008This is a 4x6 notepad. Available at any stationer, office supply store or general retailer. Buy a pack, and keep a few pages with you at all times, along with your favorite style of ball point pen. Then write. Everything. Obsessively. Universal Capture ...
Brilliant timesaving idea from 43Folders
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007The productivity parade continues! 43Folders guest blogger wood.tang has this great time-saving tip for RSS junkies: ... when you come back and open your newsreader again, hit that “Mark All as Read” button and start from scratch. Who knew that such simple solutions existed? :)
I finally hooked up with Sandy!
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007... and speaking of productivity apps ... I saw that perky little brunette on BoingBoing, and she definitely caught my eye. Then I saw her again at Merlin's site! I wondered at first if she was stalking me ... then I realized she just wanted a job. So ...
Remember the Milk-GMail Integration
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007I can't live without GMail. And I'm getting to love Remember the Milk. Are they better together? We'll see - I've installed the FireFox Extension which integrates RTM and GMail, and I must say, it's pretty sweet.
Moving to a Mac-based PIM
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007I took the jump this month and bought a MacBook so I'd have a small computer to travel with that came with Linux tools. I wanted to migrate my Outlook Notes to a similar application on the Mac. I installed trial versions of Chronos SOHO Notes Devon Think OmniOutliner Circus Ponies Notebook I ...
The Dymo Labelwriter 400
Monday, October 15th, 2007The Dymo Labelwriter 400 is without a doubt the greatest thing since sliced bread. (What was the greatest thing before sliced bread?) Seriously, this thing will save you time and ensure your mailings get out promptly. I don't use it to print postage - I just use ...
