How to choose project management software
Over the past two years of running a completely virtual, cloud accounting service business, I’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to project management (PM) applications. After spending hours on hours evaluating PM software, I’ve come up with a set of criteria that I hope will help you decide on your own solution.
Basecamp update brings key features to iPhone
Basecamp just released a big update to their iPhone app. The update includes some long-awaited key features for mobile, making Basecamp a much stronger option for mobile project management. The iPhone app also now supports cool new features in Yosemite and iOS 8 including the iOS sharing extension and Handoff.
How to track emails with no reply in Gmail
This brilliant Google Script periodically goes through your Gmail account and labels messages between 5 and 14 days old where you were the last person to respond. It's a perfect way to make sure that you follow up when your recipient fails to write back. And you don't need a third-party service to do it, since the script runs under your own credentials.
Speed up Chrome with FlashControl extension
Recently, Chrome started really dragging on my Mac. I opened up the Activity Monitor and figured out that it was Adobe Flash that was taking up all my CPU time. If you're having this issue, try installing the FlashControl extension for Google Chrome.
Dictation: The best Apple iPhone / Mac timesaver for perfectionists
The solution to email writing pain is Apple's Dictation tool for iPhone iOS and Mac OS X. If (like me) you're the kind of person who over-thinks and self-edits as they type, dictation will really help you speed up your writing.