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DYMO labelwriter and Leopard

My upgrade to Leopard went without any problems, thanks to good advice from wonderful sites like 43f. The only thing broken is my Quicksilver action to print to my DYMO LabelWriter 400. I upgraded to the latest drivers and nothing works.

Anyone has found a workaround for that?

Thanks, Denis

43F Podcast: 'Cleaning off the bed'

43 Folders: 'Cleaning off the bed' (mp3)

Every good habit requires a fresh start. Can you find the opportunity for a good habit hiding under a huge pile of crap?

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Synchronization between palm - outlook - google calendar

So I'm trying to figure out a low-budget way of essentially getting my palm m130 to carry a calendar and my to do lists. I even have DataViz's Beyond Contacts software. The problem is the BC software doesn't want to talk to my Outlook on my work computer for some reason, and I am not really sure how to narrow down what's going wrong.

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TOPICS: Ask 43f, PDA

Links (and Distractions), 27 Nov 07

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Has SOHO Notes ruined your life too?

Now, SOHO notes hasn't exactly ruined my life but it frustrates me on almost on a daily basis. There are so many theoretical features (such as creating notes on the fly in quicknote or their smart folders )that are supposed to work and do... when they feel like it. Now, I know there are lots of other great programs and I have thought of switching to iGTD or Journler for my GTDing done on the Mac but I wanted to know if there are any other frustrated SOHO Notes users. If so, what programs have you migrated to? Or how have you made working SOHO notes more livable?

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Levenger Pocket Briefcase: Ballistic Nylon! For USD$28!

Levenger Pocket Briefcase: Ballistic Nylon! For USD$28!

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TOPICS: Lofi

Colibri looks like Quicksilver for Windows

Colibri looks like Quicksilver for Windows

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TOPICS: Windows

Time tracking web application?

Time tracking web application?

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Solid Black Desktop

Solid Black Desktop

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TOPICS: Life Hacks

Calendar and reminder system for windows XP

Hi guys. I've recently been implementing a basic GTD system. But I am stuck on a good calendar and reminder system for windows. Currently I use google calendar for appointments (and an email reminder). However, I would prefer the option of a popup reminder for some events (I check email only twice a day). Also, I haven't figured out a good way to implement a tickler file. I have been creating all day events in goog calender. My ideal requirements would be :

  • desktop application
  • syncronization over 2 PCs.
  • ntegrated with desktop email
  • web access to my calendar (when traveling)
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