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Palm Software

GTD from your desktop

In GTD, PDA, Palm Software on 17 December 2005 with 1 comment

When I saw Rooze’s Desktop, I was pretty stoked about how much this could help in making sure I’m as productive as I can possibly be. I fired up Palm Desktop, took a screenshot, cropped the extraneous stuff, and set it as a wallpaper on my desktop as well. Sweet!

The only problem lies is the lack of Tasks displayed from Palm Desktop - they don’t show up on the monthly calendar. I could have tasks dated, but I wouldn’t know it unless I pulled out my PDA or opened Palm Desktop.

Putting folders for things to do on that day is good - text files would work as well. Jot a few quick notes down, save, and put into the day you want to review it. Since I’m into concerts, I could also put a link to the Ticketmaster page where I’d purchase the tickets into a few days before the event.

Oh yeah, it might be wise to install something that’ll restore your icons’ location if you change resolutions. Although I haven’t tried it yet, Icon Restore should do the trick. (Golf clap: Lifehacker)

Remote Palm Hotsync?

In Asides, PDA, Palm Software on 22 August 2005 with no comments

Question: Is there a way to Hotsync my Palm Tungsten E remotely so I don’t have to open it, wake it up, and tap the “Favorite” button?

Recurring tasks

In Calendar, GTD, Organization, Palm Software on 16 August 2005 with no comments

The Beauty of the Recurring Task

I think I’ll input more in my calendar. I haven’t been as disciplined lately with GTD, so I need to get back on track. Using recurring tasks frees up my task list so it just has one-time tasks that need to be done. (more…)

HandyShopper goodness

In Organization, PDA, Palm Software on 13 May 2005 with no comments

I think I’ve been using HandyShopper for the past week, and I’m very stoked with how it’s helping me. (more…)

Switch5

In Asides, PDA, Palm Software, Tungsten E on 3 May 2005 with no comments

Switch5 - a nice program to switch between apps in Palm OS 5.

Datebk5

In Asides, PDA, Palm Software on 2 May 2005 with 2 comments

I’m liking Datebk5 a lot. If you’ve got a Palm OS PDA, check it out. I’ll post more about this as I get more familiar with it.

Crash

In Asides, Geek, Palm Software on 29 April 2005 with no comments

My Tungsten E doesn’t crash too often. When it does and I don’t know about it, I wouldn’t want the battery to die because I didn’t press reset. I think I’ll install Crash as soon as I get home. (Golf clap: PalmAddicts)

Trying BackupBuddyVFS Personal

In Asides, Backup, Geek, Palm Software on 21 April 2005 with no comments

I’m trying out BackupBuddyVFS Personal. I haven’t been too good in backing that data up, other than HotSync - and that doesn’t cover everything.

Organizing email addresses

In Asides, Email, Organization, Palm Software on 20 April 2005 with no comments

If you have a PDA, how do you sync your email addresses in Palm Contacts with your email app? I’m looking for insight especially for Gmail users. Thanks!

Great PDA articles

In Asides, Geek, Organization, Palm Software, Tungsten E on 20 April 2005 with no comments

Pdaaddict at OrganizedHome.com has written a lot of good articles for anyone that uses a PDA (especially a PalmOne handheld). Old to me, but probably new to you. It’s definitely something I’m going to reread, since I’m getting into my Tungsten E quite a bit again.