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That means you have until December 31st to join up at A2 with checkout code "43f20" -- that locks-in 20% off your web hosting fees for the life of your relationship with the lovable A2 crew. They've hosted the 43 Folders empire for over 2 years now, and they've been awesome to work with.

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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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Tickler or Calendar

Tickler or Calendar

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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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Solid Black Desktop

Solid Black Desktop

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Time tracking web application?

Time tracking web application?

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Saft for Safari on MacBreak Minute

h a o l i [Saft]

In the latest episode of MacBreak Minute (subscribe), I talked about a Safari plug-in I like a lot called Saft.


 MacBreak (iPod video) - MacBreak 84: Minute: Saft

Although my short demo only covers bookmarking a set of tabs, Saft does way more. To quote the lovely and talented Jon Hicks:

Saft is quite simply the vital extension for Safari. Its started life as a way of getting full screen/kiosk mode, but has grown to include many other features as well. Hao Li, the developer, is regularly adding new features, and updates are always available soon after a main Safari update.

Saft for Tiger is $12.00 and can be ordered online.

Keeping track of projects

Keeping track of projects

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What do you know about Thunderbird?

What do you know about Thunderbird?

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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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