http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogList.asp?sort=organizer&schedule=118 Innovative solutions for streamlining your electronic gadgets, files and schedules. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:26:54 EST en-us http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2915 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2915 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST Sometimes checking your mailbox every day is not an option – maybe you're on the road, on vacation or just plain busy with work and family. Sorting through postal mail can be a huge burden on your productivity, not to mention that the physical mail we receive is mostly unwanted, unsolicited and unwieldy. Earth Class Mail ( http://www.earthclassmail.com ) is an online service that manages your incoming paper mail, scans it and then sends you an electronic version! Then you can take all ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2914 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2914 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST Have you ever needed a "virtual or digital" notebook or filing system? Well, I know I'm constantly looking for ways to keep paper to a minimum without losing valuable information or time. Sometimes you need more than a sticky note to remember ideas or information too. Evernote ( http://www.evernote.com ) is an online electronic storage solution that doesn't just keep track of all the notes you create, it keeps them organized, electronic and easily searchable in one "digital file ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2771 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2771 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST There is an abundance of technology gadgets, software, computers and websites for students today, but how do you know which ones are actually useful and effective? I've recently discovered one that I wish I had when I was in high school and college. It's called EasyBib and it's an online application which allows you to create bibliographies by simply entering the source information from books, magazines, newspapers, interviews, and even music and TV. The Modern Language ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2678 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2678 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST How much time do you spend reading, responding to and deleting unwanted or unnecessary emails? Do you get stuck on an email thread about topics that don't require your attention? What about the emails from friends or coworkers that CC: you and everyone else in your address book? Well, here's an interesting (and humorous) article about how one company decided to tackle the cluttered email inbox. Read it and tell me what you ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2677 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2677 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST For all you iPhone and IKEA lovers, there's a new mobile application that will make shopping even easier. It's called "Swede Shop" and looks something like the image above. Type in the item name, set a price and dial in the aisle and bin. You can also add notes, priority or image. No more need for the mini pencil and scraps of paper – talk about neat! It only costs $0.99 cents to download. Learn more about it ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2675 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2675 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST I've discovered another cool mobile application called Quipit that will allow you to take pictures of paper documents or notes on a whiteboard and turn them into digital files (pdfs). Since it seems like we're never without our camera phones, this is a quick and compact way to store and share files while on the go! Email or fax qipit digital copies via email, your online Qipit account, or right from your phone Store all of your paper documents and notes as digital documents for ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2620 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2620 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST Sticky notes are one of my favorite things to use while organizing. However, they can cause clutter if they aren't used in a streamlined way. Sticky notes should be used as a tool, but they shouldn't replace things such as your electronic calendar or notebook. If your computer monitor is starting to look like the above picture, then it's time to try http://www.notewhen.com NoteWhen is a virtual sticky note that lets you stick notes on your monitor electronically. You ... http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2537 http://www.onlineorganizing.com/BlogEntry.asp?id=2537 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST How far can you make it down the street before you notice someone with a phone to their ear, a laptop bag slung over their shoulder, those signature white ear buds blasting their favorite songs, or tiny Blackberry buttons being compulsively pressed by chronically cramped thumbs? Likely, not very far at all. According to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), on average, each American household owns 25 consumer electronics products, many of which are portable electronic devices. For ...