August 4, 2011
The new player in the field may be addictive, but even before it came along there was no lack of websites that are way more beckoning than work. Be it Facebook, email, Google Reader, or just your favorite blog, the Internet today is distraction galore, with an incredible amount of willpower required to stop.
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July 15, 2011
There are several things that make a person more productive. These include remembering tasks or appointments, easy capturing and sharing of information, organization, and quick collaboration with others. Here are six tools for those specific needs.
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July 13, 2011
After trying so many organization systems, I noticed that I yearned for specific features in a not-too-complicated system, like for example, integration between a calendar app and the task app in question. In my search for alternative calendar/task list applications, I’ve found two, Coolendar and 1Calendar, that seem to focus a bit more on this integration.
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June 1, 2011
When I think of any online calendar system, I definitely stuck with Google Calendar the longest. It is accessible from Google Mail, or other email clients like Outlook or Thunderbird. After a while, I always tend to stop using my calendar because I'm usually too busy to check it! Well if you're like me, then you'll be glad to learn about a useful Google Calendar checker plugin for Chrome that brings your calendar right to your fingertips.
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May 14, 2011
Some people find using an elaborate GTD system, or the less complex Pomodoro system is the perfect way to keep them organized and on track. Sometimes all it takes is a simple web app to keep track of your list of tasks, that you can check off once you're done.
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February 26, 2011
David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) productivity method can be overwhelming, and because of its complexity, I couldn’t use it with any consistency. For all of its positive attributes, I found myself getting lost in all the little details, and not really getting much of anything done. If you’re like me, the Pomodoro Technique may [...]
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February 24, 2011
For any web-warrior who spends the majority of their time working at a computer, the ability to track your time is crucial. Both from a productivity standpoint and from a billable hours standpoint, the ability to capture your working time is very important for the business. There are lots of time tracking applications available so [...]
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February 22, 2011
It’s very easy to lose track of time, especially when you are absorbed in doing something that you really love. As an extreme example, I know someone who had to be hospitalized after playing a strategy computer game non-stop for three whole days – without sleeping and supported only by light snacks. He managed to [...]
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February 2, 2011
The reason for this list of free online timers lies in my hunt for an exercise timer. A Google search netted me quite a few, along with a mixed bag of online timers and clocks for all sorts of purposes. If the PDA and the mobile phone wasn’t enough, these online timers are threatening to turn [...]
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January 14, 2011
Time tracking software has always intrigued me. I never actually got myself to use one because I never really had so much work with so many clients that I couldn’t keep track of things. Well, recently things changed. My client list expanded and my available time to work shrunk. I realized that a lot of [...]
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January 5, 2011
Now that we’ve started a new year, you probably have a lot of lofty goals set for yourself. That’s good, you’ve taken some initiative this year. Depending on what those goals are, however, you may need some help to see them through. Whether you’re looking to get in better shape physically (or mentally), straighten out [...]
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January 1, 2011
With 2011 upon us, if you haven’t already bought yourself a planner or wall calendar, you might want to look at a few of these DIY free printable calendars. Some of them will require a little bit of effort on your part, but the final product will definitely be worth it. If you don’t have [...]
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December 29, 2010
The end of the year’s coming up and while I know I had a great year, I didn’t really journal every day or track where I spent my time, which could have helped me do a end-of-year self-review on what methods in my workflow worked better than others. Since I mostly work on my computer, [...]
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November 20, 2010
At MakeUseOf, we love a good deal, and it’s even better when it’s all in the name of a good cause. Head over to Twinkel for an amazing 5 app pack worth $130 for just $30. From time management software, to physics based games, to secure backup, the Twinkel-Qumi Homes package has a little something [...]
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July 12, 2010
Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Without setting measurable goals and keeping track of various efforts and resources, projects don’t stand a chance of seeing a successful completion. There are many useful tools out there for project management. [...]
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