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* NoteTaking {nid LLF}
* [[Note Taking]]
* [http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/index.html Google SMS] {nid MY9}
* [http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/index.html Google SMS]


= Task Management {nid LP2} =
== Task Management ==


I use [http://todotxt.com/ todo.txt], and I sync the data files between my home server and my laptop. It consists of a single to do list, and each item can be mapped to projects and contexts (as prescribed by GettingThingsDone). {nid LP3}
I use [http://todotxt.com/ todo.txt], and I sync the data files between my home server and my laptop. It consists of a single to do list, and each item can be mapped to projects and contexts (as prescribed by [[Getting Things Done]]).


I don't use that many contexts. Things like "@computer" aren't useful for me, because I'm almost always near my computer. My main contexts are: {nid LP4}
I don't use that many contexts. Things like "@computer" aren't useful for me, because I'm almost always near my computer. My main contexts are:


* @call {nid LP5}
* @call
* @email {nid LP6}
* @email
* @write {nid LP7}
* @write
* @errand {nid LP8}
* @errand


I use aliases for each of these contexts, so that when I'm near my phone, I can quickly type {{{tocall}}} to see a list of people I need to call across all my projects. {nid LP9}
I use aliases for each of these contexts, so that when I'm near my phone, I can quickly type <tt>tocall</tt> to see a list of people I need to call across all my projects.


When I'm not near my computer, I keep lists on good old paper, which I eventually transfer to my computer. I like index cards, but not for managing tasks, as the stack would quickly become unmanageable. {nid LPA}
When I'm not near my computer, I keep lists on good old paper, which I eventually transfer to my computer. I like index cards, but not for managing tasks, as the stack would quickly become unmanageable.


= Time Management {nid LLG} =
== Time Management ==


Spend the first hour of your workday [http://www.lifehacker.com/software/time-management/geek-to-live--control-your-workday-187074.php email-free].  Finish a high-priority task first thing in the morning, then check your email. {nid LLH}
Spend the first hour of your workday [http://www.lifehacker.com/software/time-management/geek-to-live--control-your-workday-187074.php email-free].  Finish a high-priority task first thing in the morning, then check your email.


Schedule a post-work appointment to prevent post-work lingering. {nid LLI}
Schedule a post-work appointment to prevent post-work lingering.


I have rudimentary calendaring software -- no meeting maker or anything of the like. When I propose a meeting (both business and personal), I'll enter it in my calendar delimited by parentheses so I don't accidentally overbook. {nid LP1}
I have rudimentary calendaring software -- no meeting maker or anything of the like. When I propose a meeting (both business and personal), I'll enter it in my calendar delimited by parentheses so I don't accidentally overbook.


= New People {nid KSJ} =
== New People ==


When I meet someone new in a biz context, I add them to my CiviCRM database. If I'm curious enough, I'll find their blog and add them to my aggregator under "Recently Met." {nid KSK}
When I meet someone new in a biz context, I add them to my [[Forge:CiviCRM]] database. If I'm curious enough, I'll find their blog and add them to my aggregator under "Recently Met."


= Blog Reading {nid KSL} =
== Blog Reading ==


Organized by: {nid KSM}
Organized by:


* Frequently (check at least once a day) {nid KSN}
* Frequently (check at least once a day)
* Daily {nid KSO}
* Daily
* Weekly {nid KSP}
* Weekly
* Monthly {nid KSQ}
* Monthly


* Wikis {nid KSR}
* Wikis
* Software Development (Subversion commit feeds) {nid KSS}
* Software Development (Subversion commit feeds)
* Recently Met {nid KST}
* Recently Met
* Old Blogs (inactive blogs with bookmarked entries) {nid KSU}
* Old Blogs (inactive blogs with bookmarked entries)


See my [http://www.bloglines.com/public/eekim Blogline feeds]. {nid KSV}
See my [http://www.bloglines.com/public/eekim Blogline feeds].


I got the idea for this organization from BillDeHora's [http://www.dehora.net/journal/2006/04/information_underload_part_i_feed_by_time_1.html post]. It's worked very well for me; my blog reading is much more efficient. It's important to prune regularly. {nid KSW}
I got the idea for this organization from [[Bill De Hora]]'s [http://www.dehora.net/journal/2006/04/information_underload_part_i_feed_by_time_1.html post]. It's worked very well for me; my blog reading is much more efficient. It's important to prune regularly.


= Email {nid KV5} =
== Email ==


Thunderbird.  Extensions: {nid KV6}
Thunderbird.  Extensions:


* [http://mailredirect.mozdev.org/index.html mailredirect] {nid KV7}
* [http://mailredirect.mozdev.org/index.html mailredirect]
* [http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ Enigmail] {nid KV8}
* [http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ Enigmail]
* [http://cweiske.de/misc_extensions.htm#dispMUA dispMUA] {nid KV9}
* [http://cweiske.de/misc_extensions.htm#dispMUA dispMUA]
* [http://extensions.hesslow.se/extension/4/Quicktext/ Quicktext] {nid LLE}
* [http://extensions.hesslow.se/extension/4/Quicktext/ Quicktext]
* [http://www.zindus.com/faq-thunderbird-google/ Google Contacts Sync] {nid MYC}
* [http://www.zindus.com/faq-thunderbird-google/ Google Contacts Sync]


GettingThingsDone: {nid KVA}
[[Getting Things Done]]:


* http://www.katywhitton.com/flipping/index.asp?view=display&ID=579 {nid KVB}
* http://www.katywhitton.com/flipping/index.asp?view=display&ID=579
* http://entropicprincipal.blogspot.com/2005/09/using-thunderbird-to-get-things-done.html {nid KVC}
* http://entropicprincipal.blogspot.com/2005/09/using-thunderbird-to-get-things-done.html
* http://www.metagrrrl.com/metagrrrl/2005/10/getting_things__1.html {nid KVD}
* http://www.metagrrrl.com/metagrrrl/2005/10/getting_things__1.html
* http://www.summersault.com/community/weblog/2006/07/20/five-power-tips-for-thunderbird.html {nid KVE}
* http://www.summersault.com/community/weblog/2006/07/20/five-power-tips-for-thunderbird.html


= Travel "PDA" {nid KVF} =
== Travel "PDA" ==


= Firefox {nid KVG} =
== Firefox ==


Extensions: {nid KVH}
Extensions:


* [https://addons.mozilla.org/addon.php?id=1368 Colorful Tabs] {nid KVI}
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/addon.php?id=1368 Colorful Tabs]
* [http://chrispederick.com/work/webdeveloper/ Web Developer] {nid KVJ}
* [http://chrispederick.com/work/webdeveloper/ Web Developer]
* [http://del.icio.us/help/firefox/extension del.icio.us] {nid KVK}
* [http://del.icio.us/help/firefox/extension del.icio.us]


= Synchronizing Data {nid N1D} =
== Synchronizing Data ==


Still exploring good syncing solutions. {nid N1E}
Still exploring good syncing solutions.


* [http://lifehacker.com/398775/sync-and-back-up-your-data-with-conduit-for-linux Sync and Back Up Your Data with Conduit for Linux] {nid N1F}
* [http://lifehacker.com/398775/sync-and-back-up-your-data-with-conduit-for-linux Sync and Back Up Your Data with Conduit for Linux]
* [http://gcaldaemon.sourceforge.net/ GCALDaemon] (can act as an LDAP server for Thunderbird using Google Contacts as a data source) {nid N1G}
* [http://gcaldaemon.sourceforge.net/ GCALDaemon] (can act as an LDAP server for Thunderbird using Google Contacts as a data source)


= Filing {nid LLJ} =
== Filing ==


One file per hanging folder. {nid LLK}
One file per hanging folder.


Two-thirds rule.  This applies to all containers, not just file cabinets.  For example, your refrigerator (for those inclined to fill those up). {nid LLL}
Two-thirds rule.  This applies to all containers, not just file cabinets.  For example, your refrigerator (for those inclined to fill those up).


Use a label maker.  It really does make a difference. {nid LLM}
Use a label maker.  It really does make a difference.


= Cell Phone {nid LZS} =
== Cell Phone ==


I just purchased a Motorola KRZR K1m.  Thinking about hacking it: {nid LZT}
I just purchased a Motorola KRZR K1m.  Thinking about hacking it:


* [http://cdmaforums.com/forums/t5559-krzr-k1m-mods.html KRZR K1m mods] {nid LZU}
* [http://cdmaforums.com/forums/t5559-krzr-k1m-mods.html KRZR K1m mods]
* [http://www.howardforums.com/archive/topic/1080579-1.html Bell KRZR mods] {nid LZV}
* [http://www.howardforums.com/archive/topic/1080579-1.html Bell KRZR mods]
* [http://mark.cdmaforums.com/KRZR-Alltel.htm KRZR Alltel] {nid LZW}
* [http://mark.cdmaforums.com/KRZR-Alltel.htm KRZR Alltel]
* [http://mark.cdmaforums.com/Monster2.htm Mark Ventures Verizon Mobile Help Pages] {nid LZX}
* [http://mark.cdmaforums.com/Monster2.htm Mark Ventures Verizon Mobile Help Pages]
* [http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/Motorola_V3c_Tutorial:_Flashing_to_Alltel_User_Interface#Benefits Motorola V3c Tutorial] {nid LZY}
* [http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/Motorola_V3c_Tutorial:_Flashing_to_Alltel_User_Interface#Benefits Motorola V3c Tutorial]


Synchronization: {nid ML0}
Synchronization:


* [http://en.isync-hilfe.de/plugin.html iSync phone plugins] {nid ML1}
* [http://en.isync-hilfe.de/plugin.html iSync phone plugins]
* [http://www.spanningsync.com/ Spanning Sync] -- synchronize Google Calendar with iCal. {nid ML2}
* [http://www.spanningsync.com/ Spanning Sync] -- synchronize Google Calendar with iCal.


= Snail Mail {nid MPH} =
== Snail Mail ==


[http://www.catalogchoice.org/ Catalog Choice] lets you easily unsubscribe to unwanted catalogs. {nid MPI}
[http://www.catalogchoice.org/ Catalog Choice] lets you easily unsubscribe to unwanted catalogs.


= Managing Paper {nid MXK} =
== Managing Paper ==


I own a Fujitsu ScanSnap, which works with [http://www.awe.com/mark/blog/200709161530.html Linux].  I'm also going to try [http://www.scancafe.com/ Scan Cafe] for preserving my film photographs. {nid MXL}
I own a Fujitsu [[Scan Snap]], which works with [http://www.awe.com/mark/blog/200709161530.html Linux].  I'm also going to try [http://www.scancafe.com/ Scan Cafe] for preserving my film photographs.


[http://unclutterer.com/2008/05/01/how-to-digitally-encode-vhs-home-movies/ "How to digitally encode home movies."] {nid MY8}
[http://unclutterer.com/2008/05/01/how-to-digitally-encode-vhs-home-movies/ "How to digitally encode home movies."]


= Other {nid MXM} =
== Other ==


[http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/001078.html battery charger] {nid MXN}
[http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/001078.html battery charger]

Revision as of 17:04, 20 May 2010

Task Management

I use todo.txt, and I sync the data files between my home server and my laptop. It consists of a single to do list, and each item can be mapped to projects and contexts (as prescribed by Getting Things Done).

I don't use that many contexts. Things like "@computer" aren't useful for me, because I'm almost always near my computer. My main contexts are:

  • @call
  • @email
  • @write
  • @errand

I use aliases for each of these contexts, so that when I'm near my phone, I can quickly type tocall to see a list of people I need to call across all my projects.

When I'm not near my computer, I keep lists on good old paper, which I eventually transfer to my computer. I like index cards, but not for managing tasks, as the stack would quickly become unmanageable.

Time Management

Spend the first hour of your workday email-free. Finish a high-priority task first thing in the morning, then check your email.

Schedule a post-work appointment to prevent post-work lingering.

I have rudimentary calendaring software -- no meeting maker or anything of the like. When I propose a meeting (both business and personal), I'll enter it in my calendar delimited by parentheses so I don't accidentally overbook.

New People

When I meet someone new in a biz context, I add them to my Forge:CiviCRM database. If I'm curious enough, I'll find their blog and add them to my aggregator under "Recently Met."

Blog Reading

Organized by:

  • Frequently (check at least once a day)
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Wikis
  • Software Development (Subversion commit feeds)
  • Recently Met
  • Old Blogs (inactive blogs with bookmarked entries)

See my Blogline feeds.

I got the idea for this organization from Bill De Hora's post. It's worked very well for me; my blog reading is much more efficient. It's important to prune regularly.

Email

Thunderbird. Extensions:

Getting Things Done:

Travel "PDA"

Firefox

Extensions:

Synchronizing Data

Still exploring good syncing solutions.

Filing

One file per hanging folder.

Two-thirds rule. This applies to all containers, not just file cabinets. For example, your refrigerator (for those inclined to fill those up).

Use a label maker. It really does make a difference.

Cell Phone

I just purchased a Motorola KRZR K1m. Thinking about hacking it:

Synchronization:

Snail Mail

Catalog Choice lets you easily unsubscribe to unwanted catalogs.

Managing Paper

I own a Fujitsu Scan Snap, which works with Linux. I'm also going to try Scan Cafe for preserving my film photographs.

"How to digitally encode home movies."

Other

battery charger

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