Getting stuff done…

June 17, 2008

Firefox version 3.0 was just released moments ago. (They’re trying to set a world record for downloads today and looks like the servers are down, you can get direct download links here).

I’ve always been a productivity/tech junkie, besides firefox, here’s some random stuff I use to get stuff done.

- My Dual Core T60 thinkpad (200772U) - I bought this right before I left my job at IBM. Not quite cutting edge anymore, but still like a rock. The docking station makes it real convenient as well.

- at home and when my wife is not using it, I use a Dell Dimension e521 with vista

- Microsoft’s free sync-toy keeps my working files in sync on the two computers

- Documents, pictures, and videos are primarily backed up to a 500GB WD mybook

- gmail - emailing, documents archiving, contact info

- All notes are taken with Microsoft OneNote’s tabbed folder system

- Web clippings go to google notebook, and bookmarks are tagged with del.icio.us

- When offline and for free-form notes I use a 5×8 ruled moleskine notebook

- I’ve been using a crappy nokia 6015i with a dusty screen on virgin mobile for 8 bucks a month the past few years holding out for an overdue google phone

- For calendaring and to-do’s I use google calendar. Microsoft Outlook is used as needed when offline.

- google deskop for quick file and document searches

- A Canon S80 point and shoot camera. For photo management and touch-ups I use picasa. with facebook and flickr plugins so I can upload directly as well. I use irfanview for simple resizing and image editing.

- wordpress.org for blogging

- google reader for quick blog reading

- windows live messenger and googletalk primarily for IM

- twhirl for occasional twitter updates

- an esso speedpass - so I can pay for overpriced gas, even faster