Productivity

Two of my biggest fears when I travel are that I’ll either a) get sick, or b) lose my wallet. I can’t do much about warding off illness or a medical emergency, but there are some simple steps -putting some information in your cell phone – that anyone can take to minimize the impact of [...]

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Regular PracticalHacks reader Michael W. recently commented on my post “A minimalist approach to packing for a short business trip” as follows: I realized the focus of this article was on bundle-wrapping and roll folding, and not on use of a back-pack as a “onebag” (and it appears to be a MEDIUM sized “day” pack, [...]

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Simple, fast, easy way to set up and receive electronic reminders for important events and tasks!

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Kevin on July 22nd, 2008

Do you have favorite websites and blogs that you visit frequently? Would you like to get updates from those favorite sites – including PracticalHacks, I would hope – all in one place, and when you prefer? That’s what RSS feeds do. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and it enables you to discover what’s new [...]

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Kevin on July 6th, 2008

Regular Lifehack contributor Thursday Bram recently compiled a great list of 80 How-To sites, conveniently listed by category — DIY, Technology, Habitat, Food, Sewing & crafts, Business, Personal Finance, and Productivity/Lifehacks. Take a look – you’re bound to find something useful and will likely discover some handy sites and blogs that will benefit you in [...]

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Joel Falconer wrote a handy little piece for Stepcase Lifehack on using jump drives for portable apps. If you’re a road warrior, frequently use computers other than your own, or want to use apps that aren’t approved by your company’s IT Department, check out his post! From the article – “..let’s take a look at [...]

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Kevin on July 2nd, 2008

One of the toughest aspects of being on the road is attempting to maintain a healthy diet. If you’re a road warrior, you’re no doubt familiar with the typical scenario: you arrive at your connecting airport, have 45 minutes or so before your next flight, are famished, and need to quickly find something to eat. [...]

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