Every year we all try to get a little more productive. Here is my list of “The Most Essential and Indispensable Applications of 2011 For Getting Things Done”. No application can make this list if is not cloud sync capable. (Cloud sync is now a ‘must’ and can no longer be considered a “neat feature” for applications.)
Wunderlist - To-Do (GTD)
Since Apple can’t seem to ever get it right with a simple and powerful ‘to-do list’ program, everyone is left searching for the best thing. Here it is.
1Password - Universal Password
Worth every penny. Save & recall all of your passwords in one very secure application. This is a life saver with every website having their own log in requirements. The ‘auto-fill’ feature is time saving both for log-ins & for purchases.
Evernote – Notes & Ideas
Simply the best, most complete place to start, develop, keep and share ideas. PLUS it’s Free!
Google Docs – Documents, spreadsheets, word-processing, pdf’s & more
Google Docs started as a cute alternative to word processing on your own machine is now a viable replacement for ever again paying for a Word or Pages. The best improvement in google docs is the upload feature. You can simply import a document that someone sends you. Edit it. Share it. Download it. Convert it. Great stuff! PLUS it’s Free!
Dropbox – Easy File Sharing
“Get your files anywhere” is the company’s explanation, and that pretty much sums it up. You can also quickly sync files, share files and back-up files of all kinds. PLUS it’s Free!
*If you are still on a windows machine, I feel bad that you are such a slow adopter to superior platforms. Get going! Buy a refurbished machine.
you forgot iAllowance (not iCloud sync-able, but can sync thru Dropbox) – LOVE IT!
So much more for me to learn. You will forever be giving me lessons.
I have enjoyed Producteev as a task manager. It seems similar to wanderlust at a quick glance. I have not been able to utilize its multiuser interface since I am the only cool one who has a task manager in the office.