Posts Tagged ‘tool’

Review: Xobni Extends Outlook’s View, But at a Cost

Outlook is a well-established presence on the business desktop, providing millions with their email, calendar, contacts, and tasks. It’s such an institution, in fact, that when Microsoft radically revamped the Office suite’s interface in 2007, it left Outlook largely unchanged.Although it’s big and sluggish, there’s no denying that Outlook does what it’s supposed to do. Not quickly or with style, but consistently and effectively nonetheless. The thing is, though, that… Continue reading

November 11 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: email, outlook, review, software, tool, xobni | 11 comments»

10 Tools for the Non-Handy Person’s Toolbox

I’m not handy. I wish I were, sometimes – I’d love to craft a bookcase, patio bench, or computer hutch with my hands, or even fix a busted electrical outlet. But I can’t – somewhere along the line I missed out on developing that talent, and at this point in my life learning to be more handy is simply too far down on my list of priorities to be very… Continue reading

September 21 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: home, housework, maintenance, repair, tool | 17 comments»

The Case for Online Word Processors

It's no secret I am a fan of online word processors -- computing in the cloud is just the thing for a guy like me who (I'm told) is apt to find his head in the clouds as well. I'm writing this on Google Docs, and have made no secret of my love for Adobe's Buzzword (which unfortunately seems to have some issues on the computer I'm using… Continue reading

March 20 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: online-app, tool, web-app, web2.0, word processor, writer, writing | 25 comments»

4 Useful Tools No Inspirational Blogger Should Be Without

Photo by Steph L.Tools. We all have 'em. We all use 'em — or at least try to. It's one thing to read a glossy list of "44 hot WordPress plugins!" or "25 ways to look for stock photos", another thing to actually try them all. The best tools are delved into very deeply, and like Thor and his hammer, can at times be… Continue reading

September 30 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: blogger, compfight, inspiration, popurls, quotation, tool, useful, utility, windows-live-writer | 14 comments»

Summer Giveaway: Tech Support

Computers. If you work – heck, if you live – in these times, you gotta use them. You gotta master them. More often, it seems, computers master us. Perfectly competent, intelligent people shudder at the thought of backing up their files, configuring their email clients, or setting up a website.

Today’s prizes are meant to make your computer easier to use, and to make you more productive… Continue reading

August 27 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: activewords, giveaway, Productivity, software, tagging, tool, work | 29 comments»

4 Firefox Add-Ons to Ease Your Online Life

I’ve experienced 100s of Firefox add-ons, and have whittled them down to about two dozen I use on a regular basis — even out of these, I have favorites. Here are 4 I find both casually enjoyable and sheerly indispensable; I hope they add value to your browsing. Even if you’ve heard of them before, I share specific reasons why they’re so useful + fun (usefun!). All are compatible… Continue reading

July 3 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: add-on, extension, firefox, internet, Productivity, software, tool, utility | 24 comments»

One System To Rule Them All

I first became interested in what is now known as lifehacking because of a simple problem: I wanted to be able to get through all of my emails in 15 minutes, rather than the 15 hours it seemed to take. Then I became interested in personal finance. After that, it was study skills, and then project management. These areas are fairly disparate, but my exploration of each came down… Continue reading

June 24 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: application, Productivity, tool | 11 comments»

5 Must Have Tools For DIY

Not all lifehacks happen in front of the computer. There are plenty that require a little sweat, and a few tools. You probably already have the absolute basics of tools: a hammer, a screwdriver — maybe even a cordless drill. These are the basic necessities for keeping an apartment in reasonable shape, let alone a house. If you’re serious about voiding a few warranties or upgrading your gadgets on… Continue reading

June 12 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: DIY, tool | 7 comments»

10 Essential Tools for Practical Travelers

I grew up traveling. My dad was a manufacturer's representative in home furnishings, which meant he did a tour of all the furniture stores in the Midwest every few months. In the summers, we went with him, exploring the tiniest of Midwestern towns while he showed the fall line in some Main Street furniture store.

After college, I headed to London. When my 6-month work visa expired, I traveled Europe… Continue reading

May 7 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: backpack, cheap, clothing, gear, tip, tool, travel | 38 comments»

The Simply Effective Guide To Reaching Anyone Online

Networking online is very similar to networking face to face. You're ultimately trying to connect with people and forge relationships. The only real difference is that you're using slightly different tools to communicate, and have to compete a bit harder to get their attention.It's not always easy, but it's never impossible, if you commit to being a certain type of person, and taking appropriate measures to reach your goal… Continue reading

February 27 2008 | By Alex | Tagged: Communication, email, networking, online, tool | 8 comments»

The Newbie Guide to Blogging

We live in a blogging world. Whether you're a business startup, an established business, a freelancer, an intern, a musician, or anyone else, blogging can help you:

Make your name or brand visible
Connect with others in your business or interest
Reach out to the public about issues you're passionate about
Express yourself
Update clients or an audience about projects you're working on
Share your knowledge
Learn to write better
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February 25 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: blog, blogging, Communication, software, tool, web-app | 69 comments»

12 Hours to Better Time Management

Work. Kids. School. Sports. Second job. Partner's job. The next great American novel. Your knitting circle. Remodeling the guest bathroom. Taking your car in for its 30,000 mile tune-up. An on and on and on -- it seems like we have things to do in abundance. What we don't ever seem to have enough of is time.

I think we all know what we should do, but the prospect… Continue reading

February 20 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: calendar, password, schedule, time, time-management, tool, web-app | 47 comments»

Building Relationships: 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Social Networking Sites

The Internet has changed the way we relate to each other, as business partners, as clients, as friends, as family, even as lovers. Not only has it become easier to stay in touch with people we already know, it has become easier to find and connect with people we've never met before -- and might not ever meet at all!Whether you're looking for new customers, a new audience, a… Continue reading

February 11 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: connection, online, relationship, social_networking, tool, web-app | 20 comments»

We Ask, You Answer: Your Quirky System

Every Monday, we pose a question for the lifehack.org community to answer. The following week, I post my answer along with a selection (depending on how many there are) of your responses. The idea is to give you a chance to share your knowledge with the rest of the lifehack.org community -- and to give you the opportunity to see what your fellow lifehack.org readers are doing!

This… Continue reading

February 11 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: gadget, question, tool | 37 comments»

The Ultimate Student Resource List

It's back to school time, yet again. In the spirit of the season, I decided to gather together the best tools, websites, and advice I know of to help make you a more effective and relaxed student this semester. Since I know you're broke, it's all free!

10 Free Applications Every Student Needs

Unless you have money coming out of your ears, you probably won't want to shell out… Continue reading

January 23 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: college, research, student, studying, tool, web-app | 124 comments»

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