Everyone wishes to be able to do more with less time. It isn’t a dream as we get more experienced with our work. Of course, modern technology also provides us with many “short cuts”. Let’s see what kind of applications are available for us. In this post I listed free applications as well as some brilliant commercial products. Please read on and enjoy!
Time tracking
Most time tracking devices are expensive, however I did find you a free one.
Freckle
30 day trail $12 per month
Invoice Machine
Online invoice and time tracking application. Free account allows 3 invoices /month. It also comes with a Mac widget.
Timetrek
For those looking for a free simple time tracking device. The best choice would be timetrek.
Social network
From the day I started using social network websites, I always wanted an application that supports everything. Eventbox is a brilliant idea.
event box
All social events in one box,USD15 during the beta version
Supported Social Networks
- Google Reader
- Flickr
- Digg
- Identi.ca
- RSS
Task management
Simple Task
A simple to do list application for Mac that syncs with iPhone, however, it does not seem to work or synchronize with iCal. Well, if you don’t use iCal at all I guess it is a very good app for you, also it is free.
Task mate
Another simple todo list app. Free
Things
Things is a very fancy application with lots of great features. It supports iphone too. USD50
Anxiety
A lightweighted To-do list application for Mac OS X. Free
Action method
My personal favorite is action method. I like it because it is almost an all-in-one application for project management. It has a to-do list which they call action method. You can also take notes and save references with it or share files and update status with your clients or partners.
Paper version is also handy.
Rapid note taking
evernote
It saves url or web page with one click. The free version comes with a 40MB monthly usage limitation is quite generous. If you pay attention, I added a evernote button at the bottom of every posts for people using it.
webnotes
Another notes taking application with extra features on PDF annotation.
Project Management
Omini Plan
Microsoft Project
MindMapping
For those have too many ideas, mindmapping is a great way to organize thoughts. It is also believed that mindmapping can improve memory.
MindNode
A mindmap application for Mac. Free
imindmap
Focus
Having too much thought to focus?
Think
A free small app to help you focus.
Online team collaboration
onyaka
An online staff time planning software service. It is Free
one hub
A team online collaboration tool with file sharing and project management function.
30-day free trial for 25 Hubs with 25 GB storage space
Socialcast
Can be used to
- Rapidly share questions, answers, ideas, and status updates
- Organize information with groups, categories, and real-time content filtering
Presently
A device to communicate current status, ask and answer questions, share media.
Other
Monitor
A small application for monitoring web sites, email accounts and twitter updates. It automatically refreshes every 4 min. Free
Some great apps that can really help out with productivity.
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Nice list! You can also add http://www.deskaway to this list. Its a project management and collaboration tool with a lot of features.
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Thanks for posting this list!
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@Andrea : The correct link for the tool which you have mentioned is : http://www.deskaway.com. It is a nice tool.
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You should check out Paymo time tracking & invoicing too.
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