Productivity refers to the efficiency in which task or goals are completed. Maximum productivity would include a maximum number of tasks completed accurately and as timely as possible. Increasing productivity can be achieved through myriad of processes, methods, scripts, tools, applications and ...
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Propagating changes to multiple Linux servers with one command
So, I have a dozen of CentOS Linux servers. By and large, their configuration is mostly the same.
Sometimes I need to add extra cron job (separate crontab file in /etc/cron.d/), and/or copy over a ...
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cmd.exe customizing the “Open Command Prompt here” shell extension
Thought I would see if anyone had any pointers on the following situation. I've been customizing command prompt to my needs, and recently changed the prompt for my user. Instead of displaying the path ...
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Is there an app that can be used to automatically stamp Google Tasks entries with a date? [closed]
I use Google Tasks as my task manager app. I find that it's not ideal, but I like that it is very easy to access from anywhere.
One concern I have is that a number of features (e.g. due date, ...
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Any keystroke-launcher alternative to Launchy and Executor on Windows?
does anybody know a good an actively developed alterantive to the keystroke-launcher Launchy or Executor? Launchy seems no longer to be under development. Executor also seems not to be developed ...
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Organizing automatically Windows Files and Folders [closed]
For Windows only, Organizing the eleventy-billion files you've got stuffed into folders on your hard drive is very "hard".
For example, I have one folder on my computer that I save all web ...
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What are free alternative tool like Notableapp [closed]
Are there productivity tool/software that lets you put annotation on screenshots and images? the let user(s) collaborate with it and add more notes...
I'm looking for a software very similar to ...
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Have start menu index applications in places other than program files?
I love the ability to type any phrase into the start menu, and Windows 7 will bring up relevant executables under Program Files.
However, I have a separate folder of my own where I store several ...
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gnu screen - Copying text between windows
Is it possible to paste text copied in a paste buffer to a different window with some keybinding, without having to leave the current window? I.e., instead of going to the window and doing a Ctr-a + ...
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What lightweight editor has autosave per keystroke, similar to intelliJ idea? [closed]
Would love to use something lighter, but for web editing the autosave is key. Do not want to have to press ctrl + s again :)
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Online & Offline Task Productivity Software
I was searching for best tasks management software that could be used online & offline, so that the tasks are sync across both the platform -- Internet (online) and Desktop (Offline). It is a real ...
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Toggle-able USB hub with more than one input and output?
I recently came across this product:
http://ppa-usa.com/shared-network-hub-4-port-usb.html
The only problem is, this is nearly opposite of what I need.
Ideally, I'm looking for a USB hub-like device ...
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How to disable windows 7 keyboard shortcut for moving active window?
Before windows 7, I was using an autohotkey script to positioning windows. Now, windows 7 has Win+Up/Down/Left/Right for moving the active window. There are few reasons I want to disable the built-in ...
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Tell Chrome that this is local URL
Using ctrl+L shortcut I can tell Chrome browser that this is a query for the default search engine. Is there an similar shortcut for URLs?
But entering mysite.dev which is a domain set up on my ...
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Should I learn Vim without mapping keys?
I have been using vim for a few months its been a love/hate relationship. I love the concept of modal editing and never having the need to move you hands from the keyboard. The problem is that a lot ...
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Google Calendar desktop notifications (similar to Outlook) [closed]
Are there any good, reliable apps for Windows that provide Google Calendar notifications, similar to how the Outlook appointment reminders work?
I've tried a couple, the latest of which is called ...
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Productivity tool to copy non copyable text from screen in a single step
Is there any tool with functionality of a screen capture and OCR in a single step, which sends the text selected to the clipboard.
If you are familiar with wordweb , what I mean is more like its ...
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Configure Outlook to defer message delivery until a specific time
Is it possible to configure Outlook 2010 to defer the delivery of all messages until a specific time of day?
I know that it's possible to create a rule for outbound messages that will defer delivery ...
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Run Dialog: Tab Key dont complete commands
I like to use the Tab key to complete/jump commands/links in Shells/Browsers. But when I hit the tab key in "Run Dialog" causes focus leave Text box, so i'm forced to leave home keys to use arrow ...
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Equivalent of bash !! that ignores first word
In bash, I frequently do
touch whatever.py
vim whatever.py
I want something like
touch whatever.py
vim !!
So how do I do that with a bash ! directive that eats the first word?
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Site to organize one's thoughts? [closed]
I can't remember the name of the wonderful webapp that helps one organize one's thought by typing in lists and then freely moving bullet points around.
Searching for "organize thoughts" leads to many ...
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Ergonomic laptop setup: what is a good, Mac-comptable, wireless keyboard with built-in mouse? [closed]
I am looking to make my Macbook Air more ergonomic by placing a wireless keyboard with built-in mouse on my lap, then elevating my Macbook's screen close to eye level.
Can anyone recommend a good ...
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Check email at fixed interval
I'm trying to cut down the time I spend checking for new mails by having an app/tool that works like Gmail Notifier (I'm on a PC), except that it allows you to specify checks at a fixed interval or at ...
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Time tracking tool for monitoring application usage
I want to know how I'm really using my computer, and where the time goes (I have an English paper due, and I intend on getting it done, it's 2:30 PM... no wait, it's 8:30 PM...).
Which software can ...
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Monitoring application usage on OS X
Is there an application that can track what the active application is, log the information and display the data?
I'm trying to be more productive, so I've been looking at what applications are taking ...
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Pomodoro Software for OSX?
I have recently been using the Pomodoro Technique to help me accomplish tasks. I currently do it using timer on my phone. I was wondering if there is any software that runs on OSX Lion that can place ...
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3.5 mm headphone jack -> bluetooth? [closed]
Would like to connect something to my PCs audio out headphone jack that will broadcast the audio via Bluetooth. I found a few examples on amazon but not sure if there is a better product or way. Also, ...
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Software, which will make a sound when an application becomes responsive again
I am using several application, which are really slow. They will stay unresponsive for between 1 second and up to five minutes and I do not have any good way of predicting their response times. This ...
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Is there any alternative to Anti-Social application for Windows?
Anti-Social is a simple but useful application that disables access to popular Social services (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) and hence increase your productivity. It's a subset of Freedom.
While Freedom ...
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Replacement text snippets in gmail
I'm frequently retyping the same URLs in gmail email messages. Is it possible to set up a list of words that are auto replaced with replacement text once typed?
For example, whenever I type the word ...
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Is there a native OS X app like WorkRave?
I'd like a (preferably free) break reminder app that's native to OS X. Does anyone know of such a tool? There's WorkRave for Windows and Linux.
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Getting by with only one monitor
There is a lot of conventional wisdom, especially among programmers, about the benefits of having more monitor space in order to be more productive. Rather than throw out a pile of links, I'll put ...
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VS2010 Productivity power tools and messed up menus
In VS2010 I have the Productivity Power tools installed. Mostly they are great. However, recently, my menus are all appearing in the uppermost left corner of the screen, and my files appear blank!
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Automatically Send Print Job to Printer on Email Trigger
I'm looking for a way (on Mac OS) to automatically send print jobs to a printer when a certain email (sent to a fulfillment email address) is received. Kind of like a do-it-yourself print-on-demand.
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How can I block an application/game I own on my Mac?
For OS X, there is SelfControl which can make it so you cannot go specific websites (which you specify) for certain amount of time (which you also specify). The program's great for productivity... ...
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Keyboard without the numpad, ergonomic, vim friendly and maybe with a trackpoint [closed]
I'm currently thinking about changing my keyboard(Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000), before I had a Microsoft Ergonomic 4000(great keyboard, besides the horrible spacebar).
Over the time I started using ...
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Pomodoro timer for linux that I can install without admin rights
What I need is a pomodoro timer (www.pomodorotechnique.com/) that I can use on a gnome linux (openSUSE) workstation that I use at work. It has to be able to show a popup notification so that I don't ...
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I would like to write a shell script/rc file that automates GNU Screen splits and starts programs within them
I would like to automate a scenario when I am working on a rails project, and I think screen is the perfect way to accomplish this without having to drag and drop multiple windows after every startup ...
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Make Finder window hover above all apps
I'm looking for a utility that will help me in keeping Finder windows hovering about all apps. Anyone heard of such?
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Outlook conversation view and categories
At work, I tend to receive a couple of hundred emails a day. To keep from being overwhelmed, I have been using categories to sort and prioritize my mail messages. I auto-assign categories, then group ...
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Which Text Editor supports multiple monitors? [closed]
I am using HIPPO Edit and Notepad++ as my text editors. Both of these doesn't provide support for multiple monitors. Is there any text editors which support Multiple monitors?
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Is there a way to search the windows application menus like OSX's CMD+SHIFT+/ command?
I've moved from an OSX to PC workflow, and I've duplicated just about everything except when I need to use a menu item that I can't find.
On OSX, I'd often use the CMD+SHIFT+/ command which brings up ...
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software adding annotation and comments for screenshot
Is there a software that you can recommend that lets you doodle or add annotation in screenshot?
I need to be productive to my web-developer if I'm doing some instruction or comment on his websites. ...
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Order Processing Software - .NET Open Source - Anyone know of a good system?
I'm looking for some order processing software. Needs to be .NET based and open source as I'm likely to need to do some integration work to get it working with other systems.
Is there a decent system ...
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Browser extension to zap images with keyboard shortcut
I'd like to find a browser extension or bookmarklet (Chrome and/or FF) that allows me to zap all images on a page with a single keystroke (CTRL+number for example)
Any help much appreciated.
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“English autocompletion” program for Windows
I never experimented with software which gives you "English autocompletion", but it sounds like something I'd love to use and that could make typing much much more efficient. I mean, if I start typing ...
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Showing only one application in windows?
Sometimes I want to minimize distractions on the screen. It is easy for some applications, browsers and pdf readers usually have a fullscreen option.
Is there a way/software to only show one ...
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What's the best Virtual Desktop Manager out there for Windows 7 [closed]
Possible Duplicates:
What is the multiple desktop utility you suggest for Windows?
Virtual desktop(alt+ctrl+1,2,3,4,…) like linux on windows 7
Features that are important to me:
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Is there a todo-list /tasks widget that will sync with Google Tasks?
I'd like to be able to see an at-a-glance view of Google tasks on my desktop (XP). Has anyone found a Yahoo widget or Google gadget that will do this?
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Browser extension (or other software) to delay page load
The alt text to today's comic at xkcd.com (strip below) says:
After years of trying, I broke this
habit in a day by decoupling the
action and the neurological reward. I set up a simple ...
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Remote desktop window shortcut
When I am logged into another machine, is there keyboard shortcut to switch to local machine and vice versa?
