Software to help with personal productivity.
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Outlook automation solution [closed]
There is an email I need to send out everyday via Microsoft Outlook, which includes the updated information grabbed from some web servers. It takes about ten minutes manually (not that bad).
My ...
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What are the digital equivalents of index cards?
I have a very deal of trouble filtering visual information and so have problems working with lists, digital or analog. When I realized that the inherent visual nature of lists was the source of most ...
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Is there a free software similar to Freedom? [closed]
With Freedom you can block your internet for few hours when you feel you procrastinate.
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pomodoro + GTD tool as an integrated tool / web service?
I have recently started to employ pomodoro as a way to allocate time for working on specific tasks (using Pomodorium) and am starting to see encouraging results. I figured if there's some tool that ...
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Separating services accessed with an Internet browser
Nowadays Internet browsers is used not only to visit websites, but as a medium of using tools - from calendar, e-mail and documents (e.g. GoogleDocs) to a programming terminal (e.g. IPython Notebook).
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Free and simple speed reading software?
Many years ago I did a 5-day speed reading course. At the time, my reading speed (paper, not screen) went from 200ish words a minute to between 1100 and 1250 wpm. It was fantastic. Comprehension ...
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Which one you prefer? 2 style of count-down Timer for Pomodoro Technique [closed]
Previously I posted an article to ask for review of my pomodoro app. I'm making a new design as an alternative to taskbar timer.
As pomodoro technique users, which one do you prefer as a timer on ...
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What software helps organize and manage practice routines?
I have a practice routine I would like to manage using software.
I have several sequential daily and weekly tasks that are flexible in there time(for example, it maybe be a 30min task but can be more ...
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Save a place in a webpage where I stopped reading?
If I am reading a really long book online, after leaving and coming back a few days later, I have no way of remembering where I stopped.
Is there any "tool" (for browser say, I use chrome), that can ...
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Windows Freeware/Shareware programs for tracking daily tasks?
I once had a cool little Java program that allowed me to name each task, and toggle back and forth between tasks to track the time spent on each. At the end of the day I could export the data and ...
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Software to restrict access to time-wasting applications?
I am looking for free solution to block some programs on my pc for sheduled time? Seems to be hard to find one.
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Things vs Omnifocus - what are the advantages and disadvantages of both programs for task management?
I'm searching for a new software for managing my tasks and projects with a modified GTD approach (inspired by Michael Linenbergers "Master Your Workday Now").
I'm on MacOS X (10.6, Snow Leopard) and ...
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Is there software to log tasks daily?
My boss wants me to write a logs about what I do during my work day, and he wants me to write how much it takes to perform the given task and details.
Something like:
Revising the CSS of the main ...
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Remember The Milk alternative that is not “in the cloud”?
I use RTM for my personal task management, and I love it. I'd love to use it for work as well but my company has policies that do not allow me to put company data onto external services. I currently ...
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Is there software that implements Mark Forster's SuperFocus?
From http://www.markforster.net/blog/2011/2/10/rules-for-superfocus.html:
SuperFocus is a very simple but effective method of processing your
work. You write everything you have to do in a long ...
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Are there software solutions that implement Structured Procrastination?
Let me just say this philosophical essay changed my way of working: Structured Procrastination
Basically it says that you should put urgent critical tasks at the very top of the list; but ones that ...
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Inability to function without use of the exocortex
As someone at least passably competent at productivity-enhancing procedures and tools, I've developed an extensive exocortex for information. This information usually enters the input chute from ...
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Version control for homework?
Background:
I'm a high school student. I've noticed lately that I'm not particularly fond of my current scheme for keeping my files up to date (ferrying around a USB stick, naming files 'essay-1.doc', ...
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Free Alarm Clock And Calendar Software?
I need something like Atomic Alarm Clock but free. I feel limited with organizer that has no alarm clock. It would be amazing to have calendar notifications with an alarm clock as well.
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Is there a task manager that incorporates spaced repetition learning?
I'm having students in mind, let's suppose that a student plans to prepare exam for next month.
According to the "forgetting curve", the key for successful study is spaced repetition learning.
Are ...
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Day Tracking Program, with Charts
I need to find a program or excel template to help me track what I do during the day. The ideal candidate would be simple to use, and I would spend virtually no time filling it out. I would then like ...
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ToDo list application with projects, start and due dates, a priority field and custom filtering for Mac OS X?
I'm searching for a todo-list application for Mac OS X which can do the following.
list tasks
organize them in "projects" (à la GTD)
assign a start date and a due date to each task
and ...
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Mind-mapping software recommendations for Mac OS X? [closed]
I've been looking for a good Mind Mapping software for quite a while, but I still haven't found one that would feel just right.
What's your favorite Mind Mapping software?
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What is the most efficient software for email and task management
I receive most of my tasks by email or in meetings, and many tasks are complete using email. At the moment I use Thunderbird on my computer, and the Toodledo website on my computer and on my Android ...
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Is it possible to block a website after 2 visits each day?
Is there a Google Chrome extension where I can block URL's which I have visited more than x-times this day already?
I'm catching myself going to Facebook more than twice a day, this sadly happens ...
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GTD app for iPad?
I'm trying to find a great GTD app for my iPad. I don't have any other iOS devices or a Mac, but I want to ability to access it through my PC (web based is fine). A lot of the better GTD systems seem ...
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Structuring your day/week to be the most productive when you need to do development and non-development tasks?
I have straight development tasks, non-development/business tasks, and some tasks that kind of sit in the middle to do most days, and I was wondering what would be the most efficient way to structure ...
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Excel Spreadsheets for Time/Project Management?
I have tons of stuff to do, and I get bogged down. I end up doing nothing for hours, sometimes even days. I have personal projects to complete and books to read, but sometimes I'm just flailing around ...
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How do I analyze my daily computer activity?
A while back I saw a piece of software you can install that would track what windows you had open. Every week, the software would compile a list of what software you had open and how much time you ...
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Tasklist manager that keeps track of changes to tasks?
I have been using Todoist to pretty good effect. I would like to understand my tasklist usage better, especially how much I reschedule things for later. Are there any tasklist managers that keep track ...
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Which GTD apps provide cloud syncing, android device access, and SSL?
It seems like every system I've tried is missing something.
Remember the Milk
Requires paid for android application and requires a lot of tinkering because of it's flexibility.
Producteev
Doesn't ...
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What is an Android task manager with sub-tasks and complex filtering?
Basically, I'm looking for an Android app that will let me do just two things:
Have unlimited levels of nested sub-tasks
Filter so I can view only tasks that have no sub-tasks.
Let's say I have ...
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What's a good Pomodoro timer software for MacOS X? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are good computer-based Pomodoro timers?
I discovered the Pomodoro Technique and want to use it when working on my MacBook.
Can anybody recommend a good Pomodoro ...
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Which computer-based Pomodoro timers exist and what are their features?
I'm looking for computer-based The Pomodoro Technique timers with rational that provide cross-platform compatibility, it should not be restricted to a single Windows edition. Currently, I'm using ...
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Are there any applications to create workflows for todos?
Currently I use sheet of paper, pencil and eraser, but it is just a bit tedious, especially when making things more detailed.
Just text example with different levels of detalization:
Drink water ...
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Automated time tracking program for Linux [closed]
I've heard of several time tracking applications that can tell you how much time you spend using each application, how much time is spent on each website that you visit, etc. Does such a program exist ...
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What FUTURE-PROOF software for building & managing a personal BIG knowledge base?
There are some questions similar to this. But i would like to know, what software one should choose, if you go to university for example and are building a knowlegde base of everything you learn & ...
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What features should I look for when choosing task-management software?
There are a seemingly-endless variety of tools available for keeping track of tasks. From feature-clogged behemoths that will do everything (tracking time and generating Gantt charts) to the venerable ...
