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Use e.ggtimer.com to count down and alert you when times up. It’s like a kitchen timer for your computer. Simple, free, and nothing to download. Why use E.ggTimer?
Getting Started: Visit e.ggtimer.com and type in your desired time. For example, “25 minutes” or “2 hours 15 minutes”. Hit enter and wait. Be sure to turn your speakers up. When times up, a popup will alert you with a loud sound. Another unique way to use E.ggTimer is to type in the address exactly what you want: e.ggtimer.com/10minutes. Add a bookmark with that address on your links bar for quick access. Need a break or want to be more aware of your time on the phone? Click the link. You’ll know when your 10 minutes are up. Try it now: http://e.ggtimer.com/6
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Posts Tagged ‘Time’
E.ggTimer: Simple Countdown Timer
April 9th, 2009
Add Today’s Date to Your Tray
November 11th, 2008 |
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Here’s an easy way to include the date in your system tray on your task bar. Download this small, free utility: http://www.rcis.co.za/dale/tclockex/. Windows only shows the time in the tray. Although you can hover your mouse over the time to get the date, some might prefer it permanently attached. This application requires little resources, so your system still runs fast. You can customize it to display a simple date + time, or change the font and go wild with colors. Very configurable. Very easy. For example: Related posts |
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Do More with Google
May 29th, 2008 |
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I sure talk about Google a lot. Honestly, Google does a lot for me. I am extremely happy with their services. However, Google does a lot more than just provide great search results. Here are some other useful things you can put in the search box: • “What time is it in Chicago” – returns local time in Chicago You can mix and match these with the TXT service options from my last tip as well. Here are many more examples from Google: http://www.google.com/help/features.html Related posts |
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Time Management
April 9th, 2008 |
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Time management has always been important to me. I’m always trying to increase in knowledge and practice in this capacity of my own life. I just learned of Randy Pausch from his speech on time management. His story and life are inspirational. ABC News has a special tonight about him. Here is the synopsis: Related posts |
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Getting Things Done with Email
March 5th, 2008 |
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If you’re anything like me, your inbox may actually be your todo list. Sadly enough, this isn’t an efficient way of processing your tasks. If you’re overwhelmed with emails, read on. Merlin Mann gave a presentation for Google employees concerning getting things done (GTD) with email. I highly recommend this video for organizing your electronic life. At least see the first 15-20 minutes and you’ll get the gist. If you want to maximize your time, please watch this invaluable video: His main site is at http://www.inboxzero.com/ Related posts |
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