Ideas to use in resolving an issue with regard to personal productivity. Often used to increase effectiveness or efficiency.
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What's a good pomodoro timer that's both physical and programable?
I have been using focus booster app for pomodoro method. But I think i should invest in a physical timer, that I can set next to me while I work. I do have an IPod touch (with pomodoro apps) and ...
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What Revision Control Programs / Methods Do You Use When Writing? [closed]
What revision control programs or methods do you guys use when writing?
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What are recommended workflows when working with Markdown--in Windows, on a Mac?
For those who use Markdown regularly (other than for writing questions and answers on StackExchange), what workflows do you use when working with Markdown-formatted text files, and why? What ...
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How do I get more productive from using keyboard shortcuts?
I am constantly stunned by how few people use keyboard shortcuts, because I've always felt that people who have internalized a core set realize a significant productivity boost.
How do I get better ...
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What is the optimal text width for Speed Reading?
Was reading here about this technique. From my POV it only works good with a distinct min-max text width. Columns in newspapers of a with of a few centimeters (5-6) seem quite good to me. I also like ...
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What's a good free replacement for a corporate Exchange account that will let me migrate Tasks?
I have an extensive set of personal Tasks organized in GTD fashion that I want to migrate off of my corporate exchange account. Is there a good, free alternative out there? I was thinking I could ...
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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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All-in-one Getting Things Done (GTD) and Pomodoro tool?
I want a online GTD tool I can use on an Android phone that has the following features:
instant and configurable reminders such as calendar entries
online app with a sync feature
Do any of these ...
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Which one to use - Evernote or One Note [closed]
Since long time I am using evernote and one note. Now the problem is that my notes are distributed among two applications. I want to narrow down to one place where I can keep all my notes.
However, ...
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Completely electronic GTD setup?
I've read some of the GTD material by David Allan and it's something I'd like to implement. A lot of his material uses hand written notes and lists. This isn’t an option for me since I’m totally ...
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Is there an automatic time tracking application? [closed]
I'm looking for a time tracking tool to monitor and boost my productivity. What I have in mind is a program that works in the background and keeps track of which application is active at any given ...
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Evernote : How do you use it ? [closed]
I am a big fan of Evernote and I use it for a lot of things, from personal stuff, to jobs document, knowledge base, How-to's, vacation planner, etc.
How do you use evernote and, if you are a premium ...
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How can I finish writing my Thesis as fast as possible, when I don't believe in it anymore?
I am in the situation where i have to write my Diploma Thesis/Documentation for the year and although I've done quite a lot I didn't particularly arrive at where I set out to be at this point. So in a ...
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How to use Remember The Milk (RTM) to implement a GTD system?
How can the Remember The Milk (RTM) task management system be used to implement the Getting Things Done system?
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Is written stenography still useful?
Are handwritten stenography systems (such as Gregg shorthand and Pitman shorthand) still useful today for personal productivity? If so, how can they be incorporated into daily life in a digital age?
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“To Do list” sites [closed]
What "To Do" list programs/applications are out there, and what are the strengths and weaknesses of each? I'm looking for web-based sites that store data in the cloud as opposed to desktop ...
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Paper vs. digital: both have advantages, but which adv. is more important?
I started wondering recently if paper really could be the way to go. That is, in my everyday, non-GTD-obsessive personal issue tracking and task management. Here's why I'm considering this:
A task ...
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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 ...
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What can I use to efficiently track progress on my tasks/goals?
I've been looking forever for a way to manage my tasks and goals efficiently. Most of them were too specific for project managers and had far more options than necessary to manage simpler tasks. None ...
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Effective use of online assistants [closed]
As a busy individual, I am trying to figure out how I can gain leverage in my personal life in the same way I have leverage in my work life.
Online personal assistants seem to be a god-send. ...
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Alternatives to Synergy? [closed]
I use Synergy to enable one keyboard/mouse to be used across multiple computers and platforms.
This seems to work well, but I am wondering about alternatives that have more features or make better ...
