Quick post/app review (I’ll get back to more substantive stuff soon, I promise. I’m just a little otherwise occupied right now…) Last week, my work computer got its symantec update. I already strongly dislike the antivirus: it makes my computer run slower, especially when using a flash drive, CD, etc. Plus, c’mon: it’s in my … Read moreArm-garters optional
By popular demand – ok, more by one nice request – here is how my computer is organized. Before I start, a disclaimer: if you’re a PC user, I’ve got nothing for you. I am mac only. Other than one PC I tried back in the dark days of the mid-90s, I’ve had nothing but … Read moreLe neat, c’est chic.
Less than two weeks before my comprehensive examinations, my computer died. Those of you without PhD’s may not know what comps are. Let me tell you about that special brand of misery: After you’ve taken classes but before you’re allowed to embark on your dissertation, you have to take an exam that covers, well, everything. … Read moreA Cautionary Tale
I’m an organized, neat-freak, hyper to-do-list user of epic proportions. I highly value the apps that help me stay on top of everything. Fantastical has been worth every penny, for instance. OK, but a calendar app is only part of the battle. You also need a good GTD (“get things done”) app AKA a “To Do” … Read moreYou get what you pay for
It’s been a few weeks, now, and I’m still holding strong at inbox zero. I’ve learned a little since the start, and thought maybe I could share my experience so far. First, the bad: I’m still underwhelmed by the software options. As far as I can tell, there is nothing out there to make maintenance … Read moreInbox Zero update: still on the wagon
This is only sorta-kinda related, but I’ve recently started trying to organize my email. A couple of weeks ago, I had about 22,000 emails in three inboxes. I am a neat freak by nature, so I decided to try for InboxZero. In a nutshell, the point of InboxZero is to take control of your email … Read moreA Sisyphean task: InboxZero