Two Pieces of Software to Help Your Writing Productivity
ByI recently came across two pieces of software I like a lot. Each has helped me get more done and helped me be more organized.
Even better–both are FREE!
The first is an add-on from OpenOffice.org. It’s called EverNote. It’s extremely simple to use (great for certain tech-challenged people I know). Basically, you put info into this software that is one big file (one long note). Then you search by any keyword you might remember, or by categorie. Boom! You’re instantly on your note.
What’s also cool is it shows you where the note origintated, so with a click you can get back to the email, file, Web site, whatever.
For instance, I put a note in with the words “Free Internet tools to blog about:” and the links. I typed “EverNote” into the search box and in half a second was at the note, where the keyword I typed in was highlighted.
This is comparable to the MS Word OneNote, only it’s FREE. (Of course, there is a paid upgrade version, but so far the free one works fine for me.)
The second tool is called TimeLeft. This cool tool is a desktop utility you can use as a countdown clock, reminder, clock, alarm clock, tray clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker, auction watch and time synchronization utility.
The main feature of TimeLeft is a powerful customizable reminder, which can show a message, play music (any formats including mp3) or open a link, document, execute an application, turn off your monitor or shutdown your PC.
Try them–I think you’ll like them!
(What favorite free tools do you like? Post your comment!)
