One year ago, Apple opened the doors to the iTunes App Store. We've been wowed with some of the apps, left longing for others, and we've got a (relatively) small wish list. Successes At this point, the quick availability and utilities of third-party apps can be worth more to iPhone and iPod touch ow...

Earlier this week I have already talked here about quite an interesting move from Facebook: offering scheduling gifts to be sent as many as 7 days in advance under wraps. And while this sounded romantic as the receiver was supposed to have two surprises instead of just one it was quite obvious that ...

It's Jan. 24—do you know where your resolutions are? If you're in need of a reboot on your fresh-start goals, we've got 10 suggestions on tips and techniques for your long-haul commitments. Photo by dumbledad. 10. Schedule your goals inside your high-energy times Ask almost anyone who's seen a...

As we get into late (Late???!!!) November, the world starts to feel like a giant to-do list for the upcoming year. As you start to make your goals for 2009, please don't overlook ways to make that process easier, and more fun. The items below are my top must-haves for the entrepreneur's planning too...

Filed under: Cell Phones, Computers, Video Games, iPod, iPhone, Mac Software digg_url ='http://www.switched.com/2008/06/13/apple-highlights-the-best-designed-mac-and-iphone-apps/'; Despite what you may think , this week's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) didn't end with the announcement of th...

Back in April, I posted a rundown of my current (and evolving) system linking up GTD with Thunderbird, Remember the Milk, and Jott. Today, I’m returning to start a series of posts to share how I’ve refined my system as well as point out some new tools I’m taking a look at. Over the next severa...

All hail Twitter Local which clued me in that RSSmeme creator Ben Golub actually lives in my own backyard. I planned on waiting until the next Open Coffee Club to grill him, but in honor of RSS Day, I bumped up my plan of attack and he agreed to an interview in honor of the day. Cyndy: So what promp...

I’m trying out the Mac-only GTD application OmniFocus at the recommendation of a few friends, and am liking it so far. While I tend to use Remember the Milk for most of my task management needs, it has not proved robust enough for complex project planning. You can do just about anything you wa...

I’m trying out the Mac-only GTD application OmniFocus at the recommendation of a few friends, and am liking it so far. While I tend to use Remember the Milk for most of my task management needs, it has not proved robust enough for complex project planning. You can do just about anything you wa...

Filed under: Features, Linux, Productivity, Open Source, Beta Do you forget stuff? Do you wonder where the heck you put the keys when they're in your right hand? Do you get in the shower with your socks still on? Do you ever get to the bus stop, and realize you can't recall if you've put on pants? W...