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Running Parallels and Windows on an iMac

Running Parallels and Windows on an iMac

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A software to help you 'keep a detailed time log'

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GTD for...Java-enabled cellular phones?

GTD for...Java-enabled cellular phones?

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Hi 43f folks,

I come to you with a bit of a question, a bit of a show and tell.

I've been hearing since I made the mac switch like 4 years ago that OS X was the best thing since sliced bread, because "look dude, there's the command line if you ever need it."

Sigh.

And then I never heard about the command-line except by people who are all about telling me that it's the best thing since sliced bread. Well, I've dug a little bit, and I've made some progress I know how to get around, and after a few months of really trying pretty hard, I'm almost borderline competent.

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Time management?

Time management?

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

Labeler for Mac?

Labeler for Mac?

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Reviewing projects on Hipster PDA

Reviewing projects on Hipster PDA

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TOPICS: Lofi

Google Docs new user

I am a total newbie to Google Docs. I have it open in my web browser but I do not see where I can import documents.

Can anyone throw me a clue to get started?

Thanks in advance for any help with this!

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