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Document Managment on a Mac

Hey guys

What's your weapon of choice against a messy "Documents" Folder?

How do you manage to find the right File in the shortest amount of time possible.

Do you use Apps like yojimbo, journaler, eagle filer, devonthink, doc haven (you name it...)?

Just post a short description of what you do with your important files. Of course Tips, Tricks and any sort of recommendations are welcome.

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

New word processor/paper system

New word processor/paper system

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Subscribing to comments?

Is there a way to subscribe to the comments from a particular article on 43 Folders? I've been searching around, but I haven't had any luck finding either email notification or an RSS feed link.

Franklin's Virtues

Franklin's Virtues

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How to keep e-mail and enclosed files together when saving to hard disk?

My GTD system has a weak point when it comes to digital project support material. I receive lots of files (.xls, .doc, .ppt, .pdf etc. etc.) through e-mail. I need these files to be searchable via Spotlight, so I have to save them on the hard disk. The problem arises when - and this is often - I need to keep the enclosing e-mail together with the enclosed file(s). How should I 'tie' the e-mail to the files on the hard disk?

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The Boeing Warehouse Store

The Boeing Warehouse Store

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Moleskine Hack - Credit Card Pocket

Moleskine Hack - Credit Card Pocket

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dropfiles vs folders / binders, orgnanizing references

Does anybody use a condensed version of the tickler file? I don't see myself using the 43 folders - most of them will be empty. I just don't get that much paperwork of that kind. There are bills to pay at the end of each week and the odd social calendar reminder.

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CD/DVD/Credit Card shredder

Does anyone have any recommendations for a CD/DVD/Credit Card shredder (for personal use)? I only have maybe a few backup DVDs that I no longer need per month so I'm not looking for an industrial-strength heavy duty shredder. Thanks!

Higher Level Open Loops

Higher Level Open Loops

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