Google Desktop is a desktop search replacement tool. It provides a full-text search that covers not only text files, but also emails, PDFs, music, chat, bookmarks and more.
Where To Get It: The download can be found at desktop.google.com
Cost: This tool is free.
How I Use It: I use this at work. It allows me to track [...]
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Review: Google Desktop
May 14th, 2008 — Review, Software
Review: WorkRave
May 7th, 2008 — Review, Software
Summary
WorkRave, by Rob Caelers & Raymond Penners, is an application that will reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury (RSI).
Overview
Manufacturer: Rob Caelers & Raymond PennersPlatform: WindowsCurrent Version: Windows: 1.8.5
Pros and Cons
Pros
Forces me to take breaks
Gives two types of breaks: short and long
Gives exercises on-screen to help prevent RSI
Hard to ignore
Can limit the total time you [...]
Review: Tetris
April 30th, 2008 — Review, Software
Summary
Tetris, by Handmark, is a rendition of the classic game Tetris for Palm..
Overview
Manufacturer: HandmarkPlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 2.0
Pros and Cons
Pros
Good graphics
Easy to install
Good hint functionality (so you can see what is coming next)
Customizable controls
Cons
Controls were hard to get used to on the Zire 72
Trial mode was severely short - any time the machine powered off, [...]
Review: Tweak UI
April 23rd, 2008 — Review, Software
Summary
TweakUI, by Microsoft, is a handy user interface to adjust various Windows settings not exposed in the standard XP setup.
Overview
Manufacturer: MicrosoftPlatform: Windows XP
Why Did I Download/Buy This?
I first became exposed to this utility through a Lifehacker article “Boot Windows before you log in”, which gave instructions on how you can start Windows (and all associated [...]
Review: Padlock Hack
April 16th, 2008 — Review, Software
Summary
Padlock Hack, by Handmill Software, is a way to intelligently lock down your Palm device!.
Overview
Manufacturer: Handmill SoftwarePlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 1.5
Pros and Cons
Pros
Quick entry of passwords
Has a Smart locking mode
Cons
Limited amount of letters possible
Needs Hacksoftware (like XMaster) to run
Doesn’t work well on newer versions of the Palm OS.
Why Did I Download/Buy This?
I wanted to lock [...]
Review: ShortKeys
April 9th, 2008 — Review, Software
Summary
ShortKeys, by Insight Software Solutions, is a text replacement utility.
Overview
Manufacturer: Insight Software SolutionsPlatform: WindowsCurrent Version: Windows: 2.3
Pros and Cons
Pros
Easy to set up
Variable text replay speed
High amount of text storage
Cons
Doesn’t warn of conflicting key shortcuts
Problems with dual monitor to single monitor
Doesn’t handle Windows key
Why Did I Download/Buy This?
A lot of the work I do requires repetitive [...]
Review: Think Fast Math
April 2nd, 2008 — Review, Software
Summary
Think Fast Math, by Cammsoft, is a math drill program.
Overview
Manufacturer: CammsoftPlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 3.53
Pros and Cons
Pros
Stable
Challenging
Easy to use
Cons
None
Why Did I Download/Buy This?
I was looking for games to load onto an old PDA for my then-three-year-old. This looked interesting.
How Do I Use This?
I took this off the PDA after reviewing it, simply because my daughter [...]
Review: Progect
March 26th, 2008 — Review, Software
Summary
Progect, by Laurent Burgbacher, is a project management tool.
Overview
Manufacturer: Laurent BurgbacherPlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 0.25
Pros and Cons
Pros
Free
Stable
Easy to use
Cons
No desktop component
Why Did I Download/Buy This?
When I first started exploring GTD, I went looking for something outside the standard Palm applications to help me manage projects. Progect was excellent.
How Do I Use This?
Unfortunately, I do a [...]