Most "distracting" sites I can block by an entry in my etc/hosts file (Mac OSX 10.8.2). e.g.: 127.0.0.1 plus.google.com But this method doesn't seem to be able to block gmail. [more inside]
posted by tomargue on May 16, 2013 - 5 answers

After years of being an Android user, I finally bought my first iPhone. I'm having trouble and getting thoroughly confused with merging and syncing all my contacts. Please help me start over and create the Ultimate Contacts Manager solution that doesn't require me to become a sync wizard. [more inside]
posted by zooropa on Jan 17, 2013 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a productivity app that can help me manage both my projects and my time. [more inside]
posted by lunasol on Nov 15, 2009 - 6 answers

What is the easiest and free way to send reminder emails to others on scheduled dates in the future so they remember to do something they agreed to? [more inside]
posted by amalgamator on Mar 24, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there a one-click way I can 1. press a key combo shortcut 2. select a rectangular area of my screen 3. snap a screenshot of that 4. immediately get that screenshot attached to a new gmail message ? [more inside]
posted by scarabic on Sep 9, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I perfect my gtd system as a college student with a very specific set of tasks? [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Sep 18, 2006 - 8 answers