Archive for May, 2007
Getting Things Done, digest version
Posted by Joe on May 18, 2007 · Comments Off
Black Belt Productivity has a good chapter by chapter overview of the GTDÂ (Getting Things Done) system. Â In their words:
The first project that Jason and I felt that we wanted to do was to write a chapter-by-chapter primer for Getting Things Done. I re-read the book and wrote the GTD Primer series as my first foray into Blogging. I think that it is a good summary of GTD for those that have not read the book (which you really need to do), or those who need a refresher in some of the concepts presented in it.
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Digital Hoarding
Posted by Joe on May 18, 2007 · Comments Off
Compulsive Hoarding is a real psychological condition, and like everything else, it’s gone digital. From Wired:
“Jim” is an infohoarder like few others. In the last four years, this 37-year-old Brooklyn native has downloaded and burned every piece of broadcast and print media that’s been digitized. Or so it seems. His apartment is filled with DVDs and CDs packed with bootleg anime, comic books, books, e-books, television programs, movies and, of course, music. He’s a completionist who must have every episode, every issue, every track.
Even if you’re not an obsessive [...]
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Your Vital Files – Organized
Posted by Joe on May 18, 2007 · Comments Off
MyVitalFiles is a new home office filing system that looks really useful. From the web site:
Just setting up a filing system can be overwhelming due to uncertainty about which documents to keep and where to put them. Without an efficient, easy-to-use system, household paperwork can quickly turn into clutter — consuming valuable time, energy and space. MyVitalFiles is the answer to this Home Filing Emergency!
Pricing starts at around $67.
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Six Steps To Money-Smart Kids
Posted by Joe on May 18, 2007 · Comments Off
From MarketWatch, advice for helping your kids become good with money.
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Alternative Browsers
Posted by Joe on May 18, 2007 · Comments Off
It’s true…Firefox is getting more bloated with each release. Wired takes a brief look at some alternatives. For Windows, Maxthon (which uses the IE engine) and Opera are both ok choices. Personally, I’ll stick with Firefox for now.
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Jott yourself a message
Posted by Joe on May 18, 2007 · Comments Off
Jott lets you dial a toll free number and dictate a message. The message is then transcribed, and the text and audio are emailed to you, or even to someone else from your contacts list. It’s a great concept, and it’s currently in free public beta. Read a review from the Black Belt Productivity blog.
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Universal Google
Posted by Joe on May 17, 2007 · Comments Off
Google unveils universal search. From the AP:
In its latest technological leap, online search leader Google Inc. (GOOG) will begin showing videos on its main results page Wednesday along with photos, books and other content previously separated into different categories.
Under a new “universal search” approach that Google began rolling out Wednesday afternoon, some requests will produce more than just a series of links and snippets pointing to other Web sites.
Is this new and improved Google, or just more cluttered search results?
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Get PayPal into Quicken
Posted by Joe on May 17, 2007 · Comments Off
From I’m a Quicken Head, How to Incorporate Your PayPal Account into Quicken.
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Meal Planning: Healthy Eating On A Budget
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
From the Diet Channel, healthy meal planning on a budget.
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Make Your Own Drive-In Theater
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
From Popular Mechanics, a simple how-to for creating your own drive-in movie theater. The projector sits on the car’s dash.
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Get Tabby With Windows
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
QT TabBar adds tabs and other useful functionality to Windows Explorer.
[via LifeHacker]
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No-Frills Kitchen
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
Can you nicely equip a kitchen for under $300? No problem, according to the New York Times. In fact, $200 “can equip a basic kitchen that will be adequate for just about any task.” I’m impressed — and in desperate need of overhauling my own kitchen.
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Nap Time News
A few workplaces are adopting mid-day naps as a way to boost employee productivity:
Because of the costs associated with energy lulls that many 9-to-5ers experience in the afternoon, some employers are embracing the idea Workman is testing: letting workers nap at work. An article in the January issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine says fatigued workers cost employers $136.4 billion each year in health-related “LPT,” or lost productive time.
I could go for a nap – anything for the company.
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Yahoo! Mail Goes Unmetered
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
Yahoo! Mail is phasing in unlimited storage, beginning this week.
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Print Folder Utility
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
PrintFolder 1.3 is a “handy utility to print or save a list of files located in any folder. Right-click any folder in Windows Explorer and select ‘PrintFolder’ in the popup menu.” This useful program is free and can be downloaded here.
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Arrange Your Workspace
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
Web Worker Daily offers a few tips for “rearranging your workspace to deal productively with web working reality.” Their tips actually apply equally well to any cubicle dweller or office worker.
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GCal Extensions
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
Lifehacker is offering a convenient package of 3rd party Firefox extensions for Google’s GCal calendar application. If you use GCal and Firefox, this package is probably a must-have.
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More Internet TV SHows
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
Cable channels TLC and E! will soon offer web-only programming. From News.com:
Makeover Train, set to debut June 4 at TLC.com, is TLC’s first original direct-to-broadband series. The 10 episodes follow the adventures of two expert stylists who ride the Boston subway and choose an unsuspecting commuter for a full fashion makeover.
Makeover Train will launch in conjunction with the TLC fashion guide, which offers online advice from some of the cast members of “What Not to Wear” and “10 Years Younger.”
E! Online announced four new original comedy series that will [...]
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Bringo it on
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
Bringo helps you avoid those brutal phone menus. From their site:
Tired of dialing 1-800 numbers and not being able to get through to a human who can help you?
BRINGO cuts through all of that so you don’t have to. That’s right, BRINGO has conquered phone trees.
Here’s how it works:
Find the company you’d like to call by category (credit cards, mortgages, loans, health care)
Enter your phone # (we will never disclose your phone number to anyone, not even your mother!).
Wait a few seconds while we navigate the phone tree.
When we call you back, pick up your phone and you’re [...]
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Get Rid Of Book Clutter
Posted by Joe on May 16, 2007 · Comments Off
Advice from the Unclutter blog:
Take all of your books to a book consignment shop or better yet donate them. Operation Paperback is a non-profit, grassroots program that collects used books and sends them to American troops deployed overseas. The National Book Foundation also has a list of book donation locations. Getting rid of your book clutter can also enlighten others.
My own basement is full of boxes and bookshelves of old books I’ll never read again. I just need to make time for some unclutterring.
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13 Year Old Internet Con Artist
Posted by Joe on May 5, 2007 · Comments Off
This kid’s going places:
A 13-YEAR-OLD boy who lives with his gran has been exposed as one of Britain’s biggest internet conmen.
The boy earned more than £250,000 ($607,000) by posing as the boss of several multinational companies selling vacuum cleaners, stationery and office supplies.
Many goods weren’t sent, but he used the cash to revel in a luxury lifestyle way beyond his years: he wore designer suits, drank vintage champagne and travelled by chauffeur-driven limousine.
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Audio Player for Slackers
Posted by Joe on May 5, 2007 · Comments Off
The Slacker music player will download songs directly from the Internet or satellite radio. On the one hand, it’s nice to see something innovative in the music player market. On the other hand, keeping songs you like will mean subscribing to the service, and subscription models for song downloads are a tough sale. The Slacker will start at $150, with a 2-gigabyte flash drive, and should be available next month. Get more info at slacker.com.
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Back To The Moon
Posted by Joe on May 5, 2007 · Comments Off
Popular Mechanics offers a look at NASA’s plan to return to the moon — for keeps this time.
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Spidey – Worth 300 Milliion?
Posted by Joe on May 5, 2007 · Comments Off
Why do some movies cost so much to make? Hey, turning Tobey Maguire into a buff action hero ain’t cheap.
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Tunes That Changed The World
Posted by Joe on May 5, 2007 · Comments Off
Check out Rolling Stone’s list of 40 songs that changed the world. The site also lets you stream the songs. Number 1 is Elvis’ “That’s Alright”.
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