Buying Drinks on Birthdays

First, just let me offer my most humble apologies for not posting for nigh unto 3 weeks. Between home computer troubles, family obligations and life in general, this blog fell victim to what us geeks might call a “process deadlock”.

Some good news, though - last night I placed an order for a brand new Macbook which should arrive sometime in the next week or so! That will mean more posts, more free software and even some other surprises I’ve got cooking. You’re definitely going to want to stay tuned.

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August 27, 2007 | Filed Under Administrivia, Etc., Off-Topic | Comments 

Transform Your Cell Phone into a Productivity Juggernaut

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All of us productivity nerds have our tools of choice. Some instinctively reach for a stack of index cards, others for a PDA or Pocket PC. I’m here to tell you that your regular, everyday cell phone can probably be just as effective as any other swiss army knife out there.

It’s all about taking your phones built-in features and combining them with some terribly powerful websites/services available today. And your phone doesn’t have to be anything fancy - this ain’t just for you iPhone/Treo folk, oh no. I’m talking to those of us with normal, average-joe-type cell phones - usually the kind that comes free with a new contract.

Most of these services require only the ability to send and receive text messages (and, obviously, phone calls). Ready?

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August 1, 2007 | Filed Under Career, Email, GTD, Productivity, Technology | Comments