6 Web-based To-do Lists To Help You Keep Focused

By | February 6, 2011 |

to-do-introThere is always a calling for task or to-do list applications. Whether you are using a system like Getting Things Done (GTD) or making your honey-do list, there are lots of choices. All of them will do the basic function of listing the tasks you need to do.

The first few on the list are the most popular and the most written about task applications so I will not go into a lot of detail. The others I will talk about in a little more in detail. As you will see, many of the web-based applications have a free and a paid version. You do not necessarily need to pay to get get what you need. Explore your options to see what best fits your needs for free.
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Pytask: A Simple Task Management Tool For Your Desktop [Linux]

By | February 3, 2011 |

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There is no lack of task management tools for Linux, but if you are looking for a simple and no-frill to-do list app, Pytask would be a good candidate.
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How To Schedule Microsoft Security Essential To Work At Night

By | December 18, 2010 |

Microsoft Security Essentials IconWhile there are plenty of anti-virus suite around, Microsoft Security Essential (MSE) is fast becoming one of the most popular security suite for end-users. The main reasons for its success is because it is free, lightweight and it just works. Being developed, endorsed and maintained by Microsoft also help.

In MSE, one of the useful feature is the ability to schedule scan at ghost hour so it can keep your computer safe, yet not interfering with your work. However, in some situations, the scheduled scan might not work as intended.

In this post, we will show you how to properly setup a task in your computer. This task will wake your computer at night, carry out the routine scan and shutdown the system after it has finished its work.
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Automate Your Browser Tasks With iMacros

By | April 28, 2009 |

img-00iMacros is a nifty Firefox extension that allows you to save loads of time by letting you record repetitive tasks such as filling out forms, email, and more without the need of any sort of special skills!

End the terrible thought of having to manually conduct every task that requires your attention on the web and “employ” the use of a more effective, time saving, accurate app.

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