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DEVONthink and Firefox?

DEVONthink and Firefox?

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

feature request: 'social network' functionality (?)

feature request:

  • tracking individuals as a subscription, or 'friends' or 'linked' or invites (invite someone to the forum)

Using 'Reminder' with geektool

Using "Reminder" with geektool

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

Filing system recommendations for limited space

Filing system recommendations for limited space

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Introduction

Introduction

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TOPICS: GNU/Linux

How to successfully mix Hi-Fi and Lo-Fi?

How to successfully mix Hi-Fi and Lo-Fi?

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File Archive using tags directly in Finder

File Archive using tags directly in Finder

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TOPICS: Projects

If I'm so unproductive, why do I get great job reviews?

I work at a large company, have two kids, run a side business and have a hobby that takes a LOT of time. In the course of an average week, I do my job well enough to make my boss think I'm great, keep my kids and business partner happy and make adequate progress on my hobbies, but I can't help but feel that I'm spending at least 40% of my time just zoning out and spinning my wheels trying to get a handle on things.

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3x5 organization

3x5 organization

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TOPICS: Lofi

Found a free way to sync palm with gcal

Found a free way to sync palm with gcal

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