Archive for the Review Category

Universal Productivity Concepts: The GTD “Process”

Posted on April 27, 2009 by

Mondays are productivity days at SimpleProductivity blog. As I looked back through my Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity book, I realized that there are some universal truths in it that can apply, and should apply, for anyone interested in being productive. While I officially no longer practice [...]

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File It Box Review

Posted on April 15, 2009 by

Wednesdays are simplicity days at SimpleProductivity blog. Disclaimer: I received a sample of this product with a request that I review it for my blog. I have no connection with the company outside of this. A few weeks ago I was asked to review a product called the FileIt box. [...]

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Software I Use: DVD Catalyst

Posted on March 19, 2009 by

Fridays are tip days at SimpleProductivity blog. Summary DVD Catalyst, by A3VS, is a DVD to iPod conversion tool. Overview Manufacturer: A3VSPlatform: WindowsCurrent Version: 3.7 Why Did I Buy This? Why I bought my iPod classic, I went for the 160 GB because I wanted to make sure I had [...]

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Book Review: Goal-Free Living

Posted on October 10, 2008 by

Book Information Title: Goal-Free Living: How to Have the Life You Want NOW!Author: Stephen M. ShapiroRating (of 10): 8ISBN: 0471772801 Book Summary In Goal-Free Living: How to Have the Life You Want NOW!, Stephen Shapiro walks us through the secrets of goal-free living: 8 points to keep us moving forward [...]

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Book Review: Personal Development for Smart People

Posted on September 30, 2008 by

Book Information Title: Personal Development for Smart People: The Conscious Pursuit of Personal GrowthAuthor: Steve PavlinaRating (out of 10): 9ISBN: 1401922759 Book Summary The phenomenal blogger Steve Pavlina has become synonymous with personal development. Sharing for free his immense knowledge gathered from extensive reading and interviews, digested and assimilated in [...]

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Review: Pocket Doan

Posted on September 24, 2008 by

Summary Pocket Doan, by Joseph H. Stadolnik III, is a multi-function meditation timer. It can be used for meditation, exercising, and focusing on tasks. Overview Manufacturer: Joseph H. Stadolnik IIIPlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 3.3 Pros and Cons Pros Easy to operate Uses “fun” and unusual sounds for alarms Can program [...]

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Software: PDA Reach

Posted on September 17, 2008 by

Wednesdays are software days at SimpleProductivity blog. Summary PDAReach, by June Fabrics, is a desktop tool to access your Palm live. It can also do screen shots of PDA software, such as the one to the left. Overview Manufacturer: June FabricsPlatform: PalmCurrent Version: Palm: 1.55 Pros and Cons Pros Easy [...]

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Glary Utilities

Posted on September 3, 2008 by

Wednesdays are software days at SimpleProductivity blog. Summary Glary Utilities, by Glarysoft, is a PC-based system cleaning tool. Overview Manufacturer: GlarySortPlatform: WindowsCurrent Version:Windows: 2.6 Pros and Cons Pros Extremely easy to use. Easy to install Maintains a log of changes so that registry changes can be rolled back. Includes a [...]

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