Archives for the 'Web/Tech' Category
Avoiding Social Networking Faux Pas [Productivity @ Home]
Over at Pro Blogger, Daniel Scocco has a very good look at the etiquette related to the use of Social Networking sites. Take time to read through the comments, which give added value to the article. If you’re using social networking tools to market your work, you want to make sure you are following these [...]
InDepth Look at Working @ Home [Productivity @ Home]
In doing some reviewing today, I ran across this CNN resource again today - the resources include everything from articles to resume tips to office decorating ideas. It’s a great place to start if you’re looking at jumping into the world of working @ home, or even if you just need some ideas to freshen [...]
Apple - Time Capsule [Productivity @ Home]
Apple - Time Capsule
This wonderful little treasure, the Apple Time Capsule, came to live at our house this week. We are not using him to his full potential yet, as none of our Macs have Leopard installed yet. But so far, so good, with wireless backup working from two Macs and two PCs at varying [...]
Milk: I’d be happy to write a review for your desk if you want to send one over! [Productivity @ Home]
Via the Getting Things Done blog, a look at the desk that would revolutionize my GTD style! I think this desk might last one day in my office looking pristine and fantastic, and then would be buried beneath the same stacks that current litter my stalwart Costco model.
The Getting Things Done: Best Desktop For Your [...]
Web Worker Daily » Archive 4 Free Digital Photography and Image Editing Resources « [Productivity @ Home]
The weekend is a great time for getting caught up on family photos, scrapbooking, and video editing. Web Worker Daily has a helpful article this week that looks at resources for image editing. What’s your favorite editing software? Since I converted to Mac, I’ve used iPhoto in conjunction with Picassa and typically print my photos [...]
Anticipating MacWorld [Productivity @ Home]
Every Monday, I share my thoughts on Working @ Home.
My slow evolution into one of the world’s geekiest moms will take a giant step forward tomorrow when I attend my first MacWorld Expo. My bargain basement "Exhibits Only" pass will not afford me a seat to the Keynote, but I’m still very excited. My [...]
Last Minute Gift Ideas Your Family Will Love [Productivity @ Home]
Every Thursday, I share my thoughts on Family Finances.
It happens every year - there is one person on your gift list who is neglected until the last minute, necessitating a mad dash to the store and payment of excessive shipping fees to ensure the gift’s arrival by Christmas. With the continuing convenience of web based [...]
Too Busy to Learn? [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, life sometimes feels like it’s spinning out of control. The calendar calls for a "yearly review", a chance to pause and shine a light on the year’s accomplishments and challenges. But gifts to buy and wrap, parties to [...]
Online Bargains for Holiday Shopping [Productivity @ Home]
Every Thursday, I share my thoughts on Family Finances.
Productive people look for opportunities to do things intelligently, to a high degree of quality and while minimizing effort and expense. Family Christmas shopping can be done productively, with a plan in mind, or it can be done haphazardly and with little forethought. Productive shopping may require [...]
Learning for Dummies [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
This morning, I was interviewing a guest for my podcast via Skype. Given the fact that I’ve had a few calls dropped midstream with Skype, I always go through a "schtick" with my guests before we start the interview, informing them what to do if [...]