Thing 13: Online Productivity Tools

I like the idea "Online Productivity Tools" of it.

1. Which start page did you choose? Why did that one appeal to you? Will you make it your permanent home page?

None, I choose not to do it. Personal, I have to many new account I create. I don't like it. It great idea to have online Calendars and Organizers. I prefer the old style. Write them down on calendars or on my phone. Why? Because these two thing are the only two thing I carry. Plus, I don't have a lot of thing in my life beside work, school, and family.

2. Did you find a tool that has some uses for you at school or at home? Which tool(s) would you recommend to others?

The tools are good for school and work. Is not for me. I can't really say. Everyone is different. If I have to choose,then it would be Google desktop or backpack. You can customize and change color of their chose or image.

3. How can the online calendars be useful to you?

If you have internet connection, you can access it. When you away from you desk or home. Just by click you go that place and find it. Or it send it to you e-mail to let you know. If I was one of those people that constant checking their e-mail every hour and day, it is very useful. I am not. I do not carry my laptop or any electronic with me everyday beside my cell phone and ipod.

4. What about the to-do lists—helpful, too much work…?

To some extend. It is helpful and alert you what you did or forget or what coming. It does make life easy and organize. It can me a lot of work but at the end is save time.

5. Did you try out Backpack? What did you think?

No, from the video tour. It look nice. I think I might use it after college. Right now, I don't have a lot things going on. When I do find a job and more things to do I might use it.

6. Did you try any of the other tools in the list? Any good ones we should all try?

I can't say. They all good. Like I say I don't like it. I don't like thing popping on my desktop or e-mail. Alerting me about important days or time. I rather do the old fashion way. Through my phone and planner books. So far, so good. My GPA is above average. I get my homework and project done.