Photo by Marloes Most people are unexceptional at following up: it sounds obvious, but it shouldn’t be this way, because followup (I spell it as a single word) is key to combining smaller achievements into bigger ones. Actively following up on conversation is also a trait of people who’re successful, focused, and relentless about living…

The last couple of years have seen the release of a slew of new online desktop applications. Commonly called “WebOS”, “webtops”, or “web desktops”, these applications use Flash, Ajax, or other web technologies to mimic a regular, PC-based desktop. In theory, this means that wherever you went, you’d be able to access your work through…

Using multiple monitors on one computer system is an excellent productivity hack. Having more things on hand, visually, means you can more easily and quickly access what you want. Ultramon is some very comprehensive management software for multiple monitor users. From taskbar and desktop image management to program shortcuts and tiling; a lot is featured, including…

Is your desktop a cluttered mess? If you’re like me, then your desktop can quickly get overloaded with unused icons, folders, and miscellaneous junk. Thankfully, I have turned from my woeful ways and would like to teach you how to do the same. By the title of this article, you may have thought that it was…

Does your computer’s desktop look like a jumbled mess or a sleek Ferrari? The following tips, tricks, and power toys will help you turn your desktop into a productivity machine. Sticky Notes Do you ever find yourself needing to make a quick to-do list or write down thoughts and ideas? Sticker Lite is a free Sticky Notes

Similar to the Layered Desktop Wallpaper we showed you, this wallpaper provides a clear reminder of the GTD Workflow. What I’d like to see is something similar to a desktop workflow diagram, where each area has an access point, or a folder. ie. Stuff is a folder, Projects is a folder or…

Your desktop maybe full of icons. You need to spend at least 10 seconds to find the application you want to run, or 5 seconds to find the work-in-progress document. Look no further on an easy solution. Gabriel Radic has came up a great idea to organise your icons on desktop in groups, by using…