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Mark Forster, getting everything done and the autofocus method

2010-12-06T00:51:00.000-08:00

Getting everything done proposes several methods, all of them based on one long unprioritised list of everything that you have to do. The differences in the versions relate to the way in which you work the list. More details at Mark Forster's website.

Workflowy

2010-11-29T13:36:00.000-08:00

Very simple and intuitive list-style organization with a zooming interface that allows for easy movement between an overview and focus on specific things: Workflowy

Firetask

2010-11-19T04:21:00.000-08:00

A new self-organization app for the Mac, the former iPhone/iPod app, still available for these gadgets, Firetask combines the advantages of GTD with proven classical task management features such as due dates and priorities in a unique way. Firetask is strictly project-oriented and makes it simple to add tasks, delegate and schedule. Everything is neatly synchronized between phone and computer.

Curio

2010-11-19T03:16:00.000-08:00

Curio is a sort of digital notebook for freeform information gathering, brainstorming, and creative exploration. You can use this Mac-only app to take notes, manage tasks, make photo collages, sketch with brushes & pens, and create beautifully styled lists, mind maps, tables, and index cards. All within the same amazingly intuitive integrated environment.

Wunderlist

2010-11-17T00:16:00.000-08:00

Wunderlist is a combination of online service plus desktop or mobile app that synchronizes instantly your to-do lists, ideas, and notes, not very different from Simplenote, but allowing some advanced customization of the interface, drag and drop support and other features. You can download the app for Mac or Windows, and a mobile app is on the way. It's free (currently in beta). Here is a video

Crocodoc

2010-11-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

A very promising collaboration platform to highlight and comment documents online, Crocodoc lets your team review a common document (PDF, Word, Powerpoint, Web pages, or any image). Suggested uses of the service include reviewing documents, get feedback on web design projects, take study notes, fill out pdf forms, and send / receive annotated reports to and from clients.

TaskClear

2010-09-30T07:35:00.000-07:00

A new data management, document management, Apps & Tools in a package especially tailored for small businesses.Customizable, packaged with many utilities Free for up to 2 users, paid plans for more.Website: Taskclear. Review on Make use of, with detailed feature-by-feature comments.

To-do apps for Ubuntu

2010-09-28T05:36:00.000-07:00

A good review of to-do apps on OMG Ubuntu. This blog is a very recommended source of information for Linux-Ubuntu users.

The pomodoro technique - timeboxing

2010-09-22T23:44:00.000-07:00

The Pomodoro technique by Francesco Cirillo is a particular timeboxing method of organizing your tasks. You set a defined time frame for each of your tasks and get to do them one at a time. You can use a physical stopwatch, like the tomato kitchen clock (hence the name), or a computer application if you work mostly online. For Mac users there are several apps, and some are freeware tools.

Merlin, task management

2010-06-28T23:27:00.000-07:00

Merlin is a professional-grade project management tool for Mac OS X by the german company ProjectWizards. One of the interesting features of the program is its ability to import brainstorming sessions. Brainstorm with your colleagues and capture information as a Mindmap. Whether you are using Novamind or MindManager, you can quickly and easily take the results of your brainstorming sessions

TimeGT

2010-06-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

TimeGT is a promising new multi-platform (Java-based) app: freeware for Windows, Mac or Linux. It offers secure online and offline access through a desktop application.TimeGT supports the Getting Things Done (GTD) Method and it is possible to organize tasks, ideas and notes in numerous ways. You can assign unlimited depth subprojects for increased clarity for your projects. Tags are also

Simple reminders with task.fm

2010-06-07T04:39:00.000-07:00

Task.fm is a nice reminder tool. It is an online service with a free plan and a paid plan with extra features. Use it to create sms, email or twitter reminders. Task.fm can understand your natural language like "meeting with bob next tuesday at 9am", so you don't need to enter dates and times manually. Task.fm includes a built in to-do manager which you can use to create unlimited lists;

Goals on Track

2010-06-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

GoalsOnTrack is a paid online service, focused towards goal setting and features an intuitive dashboard to access all its functions. Its goal tracking and assessment are outstanding, with complete vision board, habits tracker, goal journal, progress review and reports. It also includes full-featured task management and data synchronization. Here is a rundown of the many features of GOT: Goal

GTDagenda for Android

2010-03-11T00:10:00.000-08:00

GTDAgenda, commented here earlier, now can be synced with its own Android app (or you can use this mobile application in standalone mode): More information here: http://www.gtdagenda.com/android.php

Scanahand: turn your handwriting into a font

2010-01-23T16:14:00.000-08:00

One of the first things you probably consider when you are learning digital design is to create a typeface from your own handwriting to use in the computer. For a normal user, the process isn’t exactly intuitive nor simple, and it might be necessary to hire the services of a professional type designer. However, there are some applications that simplify the creation of a digital font from a

TimeGT

2010-01-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

Promising new (Java) multi-platform app for life and tasks handling. It offers:Desktop Application; freeware for Windows, Mac or Linux.Secure Online and Offline Access with (paid) sync and backup capabilitiesSupports Getting Things Done (GTD) MethodOffers numerous ways to organize tasks, ideas and notes, suiting a wide range of time management techniques.Unlimited depth projects for increased

Forced creativity (with your life)

2009-12-23T08:02:00.000-08:00

What do people who were once paid to be creative for a living do when they’re laid off? They have to get creative with their own lives.Lemonade is an inspirational film about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs and found their calling, encouraging people to listen to that little voice inside their head that asks, “What if?”

The meaning of procrastination

2009-12-21T11:10:00.000-08:00

According to John Kelly (Royal College of Art graduate).

Doit.im: Adobe Air / Google Android GTD software

2009-11-06T15:30:00.001-08:00

Doit.im is a Cross-platform task management tool, which can sync with Phones. “Under the guidance of the GTD task management principles, Doit.im will help you sort your mind out, to get rid of various pending ideas, and help you organize tasks and focus on items at hand, so that you can closely track your work and feel easy when faced with bulks of complicated projects. With no pressure but

Spicebird: Open Source Collaboration Software

2009-11-03T15:30:00.001-08:00

Spicebird is a collaboration client that provides integrated access to email, blogging, contacts, taks, calendaring and instant messaging in a single application. It provides easy access to various web services while retaining all the advantages of a desktop application. You can even extend Spicebird with different add-ons which add new calendar features or change the way you access your

Shuffle and other Google Android GTD apps

2009-10-25T15:31:00.001-07:00

Shuffle is a personal organizer for your Android-based mobile phone. Based on the Getting Things Done methodology, Shuffle is a "dumping ground" or inbox for ideas and tasks, which can subsequently be processed into actions, organized into contexts and projects, etc.Since Shuffle lives within your mobile phone, you have permanent access to it and you can grab every elusive thought preventing it

More distraction-free writing utilities

2009-09-17T17:33:00.001-07:00

PyRoom is a free text editor that stays out your way - and keeps other things out of your way, too.As a fullscreen editor without buttons, widgets, formatting options, menus and with only the minimum of required dialog windows, it doesn't have any distractions and lets you focus on writing and only writing.Similar to other programs commented here before, such as JDarkroom, it is distributed under

Chandler: integrated information manager / organizer

2009-06-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

A Java- based, cross organizer available for MacOSX, Linux and Windows, Chandleraims at being an integrated approach to information management. Its quick Entry Bar with smart date parsing lets you enter everything from ideas to reminders and meetings, so you can efficiently capture any thought. Triage Lists let you manage everything from deadlines and meetings to drafts and ideas. Incorporated

Some more GTD applications

2009-06-17T15:29:00.001-07:00

Here is a handful of GTD applications that I've recently heard of and I'm about to try.TaskFreak! is a simple but efficient web based task manager written in PHP that you can install in your server, single or multiuser.TaskStep is an open source, PHP-powered web application designed to help you organize your ideas and responsibilities.It is a simple and elegant way to keep track of what's on your

GTDAgenda

2009-06-11T00:22:00.000-07:00

GTD Agenda is an online organizer based on the GTD method. I have had it listed on the sidebar for a while, but I haven't tried it out until recently.You can try it out or sign up for a basic or a premium (pro) account here. Unlike other applications commented here before, this is a paid service, starting at $4.45/month for the basic plan.Extra care has been taken to provide a frawework