Month: August 2010
Send Gmail Reminders to Yourself and Others with Boomerang
If you’re anything like I am, then you often find yourself checking email late at night, but you’re hesitant to actually send emails at that hour lest you give clients the impression that you have no life and they can always expect an immediate response from you. Or maybe youRead More
Data Backup and Sync Strategies #3: Why You Should Use Dropbox
Dropbox isn’t a new entrant to the backup and sync scene. It’s been sometime since it was introduced, and has already received rave reviews and accolades from various technology sites and journals. I knew about the tool since the day it came into existence. But I didn’t jump on theRead More
How to Use Mind Maps for Managing Ideas
I’ve recently started using mind mapping software for managing ideas. Mind maps are graphical representations of outlines. The advantage over a traditional outline is that you can connect related topics. It’s also easier for some visually oriented people to review. Like I said, I use it plan ideas. I startRead More
How to Hire an Intern
The time you put into hiring an intern for your company directly responds to your ROI. Do it right and it can be a rewarding experience for both of you.
Awesome Links #12: Laptop Touchpad, Time Tracking, Decluttering
4 Ways to Get Rid of Typing Errors Due to Your Laptop TouchPad If you are tired of the frequent typos (and hence the loss in productivity) that happen due to your laptop’s touchpad then this article by Guiding Tech is worth a read. How to Find Enough Time toRead More
Go Home Lassie: Are Pets at Work a Bad Idea?
What if Lassie came to work with you? She’d fetch coffee, protect you from baddies, and of course, let you know when little Timmy is trapped down in corporate accounts payable. But jokes aside, are pets helpful in office environments? It’s very clear that pets reduce stress and improve health.Read More
5 Tips to Increase Brain Power
The human brain is said to be the most advanced and capable machine. After all, it’s humans who created super computers, isn’t it? That said, your brain needs a bit of oiling if you want to keep it healthy and deliver a better performance. Here are five tips to increaseRead More
Making Ideas Happen with Scott Belsky: Book Review and Interview
Creativity is a commendable quality. Good ideas are very valuable, and a person with repeated sparks of genius is priceless. But, even the most creative ideas amount to nothing if they’re not organized, established and executed. That’s where Scott Belsky, author of Making Ideas Happen can empower you with theRead More