Software tools I’m using right now

March 28, 2011 in Leadership,Social Media with 9 Comments

You probably already know about Hootsuite as a Twitter client…and hopefully you use it.  I do. See why HERE.

You also probably already have an RSS reader (see my explanation of what RSS is HERE). No?  Then check out NetNewsWire (and my review HERE). I love how it syncs with my iPhone, and I can stay within the application to leave comments, ReTweet, and subscribe to new feeds.

But I want to tell you about a couple of software tools I’m using right now that are helping me to be more productive.

Productivity apps

Evernote – I use Evernote primarily for idea capture.  When I have an idea I want to remember, I record it in Evernote.  I used to use a Moleskine notebook to write things down…or whatever paper I found closest to me.  But what kept happening is that I would lose the paper, or didn’t have my notebook with me when I needed it.  Evernote is with me wherever I go…as long as I have my phone or computer with me…and it syncs up between my devices.

In addition to capturing ideas, I also use it when there’s a website or blog I need to go back and check later.  I just click the Evernote icon that I have installed as a plugin for Google Chrome (details on how to do that HERE), the web browser I use.

Wunderlist – I use Wunderlist for ongoing task management.  Whenever I have a task, I just add it to Wunderlist.  If I need a reminder, Wunderlist can send push notifications to my phone.

I have my lists divided up into the various areas that I am responsible for at work.  Each area has its own list.  So over the course of time, whether leading up to meetings or for projects I’m working on, I just add them to the list and don’t have to worry about forgetting to talk about it in the next meeting.

I can also share my lists, and have others collaborate on them, by clicking the icon and sending collaborators an email.  And when we make a change, it’s reflected on everybody’s lists.

The great news is that both of these applications are free cross-platform.  Meaning that they’re free as a desktop client or a mobile application.

Which means that you have no good excuse to not give these a shot.

Are there tools you’re using right now that are helping you be more productive?

 

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  • http://www.abrahamchronicles.com Dustin

    Evernote and Dropbox. Helped me out tons of times…

  • http://www.bigb94.wordpress.com Brandon

    Awesome! How does your RSS reader compare with Googler Reader? That is what I use right now…

  • http://www.benreed.net Ben Reed

    It’s incredibly similar, only better (IMO). It syncs up with Google Reader, first of all. Secondly, I like being able to comment on a post right in the app. Thirdly, I like being able to share the post, from right in the app.

    I love being able to read my feed reader on the go, on my phone. NetNewsWire allows me to do that.

  • http://www.bigb94.wordpress.com Brandon

    Sounds great! I might have to check it out…

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  • http://justinfalls.com Justin Falls

    Love Evernote! Using it daily now.

  • http://jonathanpearson.net/ Jonathan Pearson

    Gonna try winderlist now! Thanks.

  • Thomas

    I use Evernote for references, Dropbox for files, and Remember the Milk for tasks. RTM isn’t free for mobile use, but it’s totally worth it IMO :)

  • http://www.thedailywalk.net Adam

    I love Evernote. I also use Google Calendar. I would be so unorganized without it!

  • http://www.benreed.net Ben Reed

    iCal for me. But lots of folks I know use Google and love it.