Interview: Hard Drive Organization

We asked a number of bloggers to share their tips for keeping their computer organized. The answers fall into two camps. One group prefers a good folder hierarchy while the other prefers no hierarchy and just uses search. I use the latter method for my email, but I’m still getting a lot […]

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I have completely forgotten how to do this…

Perhaps it has something to do with connection and relating. Because most often it is those we share the mundane parts of our lives with who matter the most, and it is the people we share that with who care about our more difficult …
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Ian’s to-do list for this week

Talk to civil servants from the Department for Children, Schools and Families about what our report says and what we want them to do. * Write a briefing paper that explains all about our campaign. And then cut the length in half and …
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I finally upgraded to Leopard. I meant to do an “Archive…

I meant to do an “Archive and Install,” but I accidentally just did an “Upgrade.” From the stuff I’m reading about those options, I don’t think I really need to “fix” this by doing an “Archive and Install” now. I’m probably putting way …
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For the Groom: 181 Things to Do Before You Get Married

Usually all the lists, tips and suggestions are dedicated towards women, but this post “181 Things to Do Before You Get Married” gives a decent rundown for men to follow. What’s surprising is the mix of suggestion type. I’m impressed. …
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Tips for staying focused at work

Write out a daily task list and plan your day. There’s nothing like a task list sitting next to you to keep you focused. When you have a list of the things you need to accomplish in a day, having that close to you constantly reminding …
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What Do People Want to Do With Their Lives?

Even if you’re not setting goals yourself, it’s still interesting and often amusing to see what others have set out to do eg go skinny dipping, have a one night stand, and be myself. …
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Controversy over Virtual Assistants

My posts on virtual assistants generated more controversy than anything else I’ve written and got me called an ignorant coward. Check out the comments and add your opinions.
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To-do List FAIL

It was late, and I was in a hurry, so I just dashed down a sloppy old to-do list, the way I used to, in no particular order, mixing high-level projects like “prepare this month’s topics” with low-level odds and ends like “return library …
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so many things to do!

At the same time, I need to sort out the bills, mobile contract, house contract, close my bank accounts and bla bla bla bla…. waaaaa so many things to do, with so little time left. Wish me luck!
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