Use The Computer Optimally, Be More Organized

When working on the computer, most of us are unaware of the remarkable programs and features that are built into the soft ware that we use and take for granted.

There are many things the software itself is able to do which we are not aware of, or simple plug-ins that can be downloaded and installed which can go a long way to making you work smart and in a more organised and time saving manner.

Organize your data and don’t keep creating new files and dumping them all in one folder. Create subfolders that organize everything so that you aren’t wasting time trying to locate a document.  Also make use of these little programs to be more organized and efficient.

Stickies for windows: These work the same way that you use your yellow post-it. These are virtual yellow post it’s for your desk top, where you can make notes, make to do reminders, lists, etc.

You can customize them to always be on top, change fonts, colors, make them transparent, have more than one there at a time etc., these are saved automatically so that they load automatically when you next start windows.

Treepad: This is an application that helps organize personal information, your database and also acts as a word processor. You can keep within easy reach your notes, files, documents, hyperlinks, and images.

To do list: This is a task manager that helps you keep up to date with your work and schedules. This is a hierarchical task manager with native XML support for custom reporting.

Quick To-Do Light : Quick To-Do Light is a small and easy-to-use Personal Information Manager. This is the little program that helps you track daily to-do list.

Time & Chaos Contact Manager and Time Management Software : This does all the things that your old fashioned desk diary, or planner used to do. This helps you organize and track your contacts and their details by taking care of your telephone book of contacts and clients. You can even share your data with people on your network.

Wikidpad : This little program is described as a notepad like application on steroids and IDE for your thoughts. This would be particularly useful for those who have a lot of thoughts and ideas from time to time which they will find valuable at a later date and which they need to record. This one seeks to address issues of personal information management.

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