Productivity Tools (Personal and Office)

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Productivity Software/ Personal Productivity Software or Office Productivity Software

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Productivity_software

• What is it?
  • Application/ Software
  • Dedicated to Producing Information
    • Documents
    • Presentation
    • Worksheets
    • Databases
    • Charts
    • Graphs
    • Digital Graphics
    • Multimedia: Electronic Music, Digital Video etc
• Office Productivity Software/ Office Suite
  • Typica
    • Word Processor
    • Spreadsheet
    • Presentation Program
  • Others
    • Database Software
    • Graphics Suite (Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor, Image Viewer)
    • Desktop Publishing Software
    • Formula Editor
    • Diagramming Software
    • Email Client
    • Communication Software
    • Personal Information Manager
    • Notetaking Software
    • Groupware
    • Project Management Software
    • Web Log Analysis Software

Personal Productivity Apps and Tools by INC.com

http://www.inc.com/frank-addante/personal-productivity-do-more-faster-apps-tools.html

1. Organize your email: Sanebox - Sanebox uses algorithms to organize your email into what's important and what's not. I was skeptical and had trouble giving up control of my inbox, but now I'm hooked.
2. Keep track of all your notes: Evernote - Evernote stores your notes in the cloud, so you can access them from any computer or mobile device. Tips: Use Evernote for both business and personal reasons. I take all of my business meeting notes directly in Evernote and scan or fax documents to Evernote that I want to keep. On the personal side, I take photos of wine that I like and store them in a notebook called Favorite Wines and keep copies of all critical identification (like my driver's license, passport, and insurance papers) in a notebook called Wallet.
3. Store your documents in the cloud: Dropbox - Securely file away your digital documents in the cloud, so you can find and work on them from any computer or mobile device later. Tips: I created two Dropbox folders--~Working Drafts and ~To File--and put them on my Mac in my Finder Favorites and on my Dock. I set the default sort order to be by Date Modified. This way, my most recent documents show up at the top of the list, and I can quickly drag or find documents there. I use ~Working Drafts as if it's my desktop and never actually store anything on my computer desktop. When I'm finished with a document, I drag it to ~To File, and every once in a while, I go into the folder to organize folders that make more sense long term. Note: I include the tilde (~) in the filenames so that, when sorted alphabetically, these folders always show up at the top.
4. Assemble your travel plans: TripIt - TripIt files all your itineraries in one place. You can even have it automatically send your itineraries to your significant other, kids, or always-worried mom. The Pro version alerts you of flight delays and gate changes. Tips: Download the mobile app and put it on your home screen. Create a contact for plans@tripit.com and forward all itineraries to that contact.
5. Consolidate your social network accounts: HootSuite - This website allows you to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Yammer, and others all from one place. Tips: I tend to have pockets of time when I can read and post on social media. Try HootSuite's new "auto schedule" feature, so you can spread out your posts and don't flood your networks with many in a row.
6. Communicate in real time with your whole team: Yammer - Yammer is like a private Twitter stream just for your company. Tips: Get everyone in your company to sign up, and then use it as your main means of communicating information. This way, everyone will adapt to Yammer, because no one wants to miss out. Allow employees to post things that are "business" material and "fun" material. The fun material makes it more entertaining, and, in turn, the business material is more likely to be read.
7. Stay fit: miCoach - Exercise keeps your mind sharp. The miCoach iPhone app acts like your personal trainer. I lost 20 pounds using it at home and while on the road. Tips: Set up your workouts in advance. I selected Get Lean for running and Get Fit for gym workouts. Buy the heart-rate monitor and stride sensor; it's worth it. What gets measured gets done.
8. Sleep better: iSleep - It's important to get a good night's rest. If you're like me, your mind is constantly racing, and the day's work never ends. The iSleep meditation app helps you fall asleep and stay asleep. It's particularly helpful when you have jet lag or can't fall asleep. I use the Deep Sleep playlist at the end of a long, stressful day.