Measuring performance for analysis purposes. Recording activities and outcomes.

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How to stop your rss feeds becoming a mess/information overload?

So like probably many i use Google Reader to manage, read, filter my subscribed rss feeds. Subscribing only as much feeds as you can read doesnt really work. From time to time i delete some feeds, but ...
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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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Do programmers combine GTD and issue trackers?

I wonder how programmers here handle their GTD and issue trackers. Do you take the time to add your tickets to your personal GTD systems?
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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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Time-tracking software to measure when I'm active or idle on my computer (i.e., keystrokes being pressed and mouse moving)?

I want to see how much time I spend on my computer every day and be able to browse past days' activity levels as well. I've been using http://www.manictime.com/, which tracks nearly everything I do. ...
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How big is your backlog and how do you manage it?

How big is your backlog and how do you keep it under control? Do you actually keep track and do all of it, or do you have a method of eliminating old but valid tasks such as declaring e-mail ...
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Tracking a list of ideas and side projects

Is there a technique or software (referably text-based) for tracking a list of side projects? Side projects, unlike things that "need to be done" or small pleasures, makes a long and complex list. ...
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Measuring Productivity Across Multiple Devices

How can I measure my productivity when using multiple devices? I'm a software developer, and I typically work in several virtual machines during the day. Is there a tool like RescueTime or ...
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writing reports about phone meetings and keeping track and following up on them

I'm a solo business owner. I regularly have to talk to business partners on the phone for my business, and need to keep track of what we've talked about and what to do next. Right now I just write ...
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Are daily keystrokes a good proxy metric for overall productivity? How can I measure them?

Lately I've been getting interested in "quantified self" metrics. I've been tracking basic health metrics like weight, sleep, caffeine/alcohol consumption, and several other subjective health and ...
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How to avoid to-do STACK list?

When making to do list I often have a problem of creating them as Stacks (U know first in last out list ). Some how there will be some items at the top which will block all other items , so until I ...
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Food (meals) tracking

Is there an Android application that is able to track what we have eaten during the day? The application should not be dependent on web services. It should have these features: make a photo of meal ...