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Things can get a little hectic working on the administration for Learning Pool. So I’ve been on the lookout for some simple apps to help me manage my time and become more productive.
Here are a few of the best I’ve come across so far and they’re all free!
1. Google Calendar - Everybody needs a good diary and Google Calendar is a simple, free online version.
You’ll need a Google Mail account to signup (that’s free too) and after that, Google Calendar will then send you email alerts before you appointments and can even remind you by SMS (text message).
The best part is that there’s nothing to download - you can access Google Calendar on the go from any computer, all you need is internet access.
2. LastPass - LastPass is a free password manager that allows you to set a single, secure password to login to your profile or account on any website.
It means you can use a really strong password for security but only have to remember one for logging in.
There’s a premium (paid) version with a few more features but the free version looks fine.
3. Evernote - The point of Evernote is to “give everyone the ability to easily capture any moment, idea, inspiration, or experience whenever they want using whichever device or platform they find most convenient, and then to make all of that information easy to find.”
In other words, Evernote lets you drag and drop anything you find online (text, images, video) and store it for easy reference in future. It’s like an online notebook/scrapbook.
4. NowDoThis - NowDoThis is a ridiculously simple online ‘to do list’.
You don’t have to set up an account or download anything. Just type your list of tasks into the box on the screen, click save and then tick them off as you go.
It’s not fancy but it works.
5. RescueTime - Once you’ve downloaded RescueTime, it monitors how you spend your time on your computer and then provides you with reports.
This is a great way to find problem areas of wasted time and things you can cut out to become more productive.
But, of course, working at Learning Pool there’s no wasted time at all!
What are your favourite apps?
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I’ve got a great app - it’s called ‘Siobhain getme outta this one’. Thanks for your help this morning - nice blog. Andy
Nice list.
I must find time to look at that last one.