Are you a LifeHacker? Getting Things Done in 2008

I don’t know about you, but I’m always trying to find new ways to save time and do things more efficiently and I ooh and ahh over cheap cool tools that will assist me--especially in this season of resolutions and all that jazz.  That said, I’m a LifeHacker junkie. 
 
LifeHacker’s website touts that they feature “tech tricks, tips and downloads for getting things done”—but it’s so much more than that.  For those of you who aren’t familiar with macs or open source software, LifeHacker’s daily selection of treats can be a source of learning about the possibilities.  The articles are arranged in nice little snippets, so you can read more (or not) if you decide, rather than scrolling through one long article after another.  Each week, they feature a LifeHacker Top Ten and also look back on articles from the same week last year.  Articles range from the useful for edtechies (Top Ten UnderHyped Webapps and Publish GoogleDocs Presentations on Your Website) to the fun and goofy (Make a Disco Ball with CDs and Make a Reindeer from a Computer Carton).
 
There are quite a few other “LifeHacker-esque” sites out there for you to peruse as well.
 
Lifehack.org focuses a bit less on the tech toys and more on Getting Things Done (GTD) articles.  The writers have kicked off the New Year with a slew of articles on personal productivity.  The articles are short, to the point, and (dare I say it) inspiring.  Lifehack.org also features a podcast recorded live with guests who really “walk their talk” in the area of GTD and innovation.  It’s well worth a visit to the site or a listen to their podcast.
 
43 Folders is still another site to find GTD type goodies.  Don’t let the tech articles fool you, there’s plenty of tips and tools to assist non-techies in organizing their lives and being more productive as well.
 
 
Happy webbing!!