In response to a listener question, Pete and Dom discuss their Top 10 Tools – the ones they use every day to improve their efficiency and reduce friction in their businesses. There are hardware and software tools covered in this discussion.
Transcript:
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Tools Mentioned:
Evernote – Archive and retrieve anything (text, photos and web page clippings are just a few examples)
Hazel – Automate tasks on your Mac
Passpack – Store your passwords online and share them securely with your team
1Password – Personal password manager for Mac, PC and Mobile devices
Skype – Make calls via the internet to landline and mobiles
Call Recorder – Record your Skype calls (Mac)
iPad – Great for mobile consumption and quick notes
iPhone – A great capture device that’s always with you
TextExpander – Store commonly used blocks of text and insert them into documents by typing a few characters (Mac)
BusyCal – Connect your calendars to gather and share them with your team (Mac)
Special Mentions:
Dropbox – Powerful, frictionless file sharing via the cloud
Macbook Air – Powerful, lightweight mobile workstation
BugHerd – Great Bug Tracking tool for teams working on Web Sites
Links:
Online:
The Secret Weapon - A guide to Using Evernote for GTD
Mac Power Users Podcast - David Sparks and Katie Floyd on all things Mac
http://www.outdoorgearstore.com.au - Pete’s Outdoor Gear Retail Store
http://www.outdoordeals.com.au - Pete’s Daily Deals Site for Outdoor Gear
Books:
Getting Things Done – David Allen
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