All right, here's one of those "little, teeny-tiny" things that goes a LONG way in my own efficiency. When I'm on my PC, I use an amazing application called ActiveWords. I've programed a series of keystrokes to "mean different things."
Do you have a response to a frequently asked question? If so, program "faq1" to expand into a multi-paragraph (or, in some cases for my own work, multi-page) document.
Do you "always" go to the start menu THEN to programs THEN to... you get the picture. If you need to launch a program, just program ActiveWords to launch it with a 2 or 3 letter keyword!
So, if I get an e-mail from someone asking, "How did you learn to present from the stage?" I simply click REPLY in my e-mail system, go to the BODY of the message, and type in my "keyword." When I type in "learnpresent," it expands into a 20-paragraph answer!
ActiveWords allows you to automatically substitute information or launch programs (and SO much more!) by simply typing a related word or phrase . ActiveWords gives you immediate access and results possible when your words and actions are related either by your own designation, as automatically suggested by your previous patterns or as predefined by ActiveWords.
Here are some examples:
Type "weather" and a web page shows you current local weather.
Type "excel" and you are in an Excel spreadsheet, without touching your mouse.
Simply type the word related to what you want and the ActiveWord key will take you to your destination.
ActiveWords integrates seamlessly into your existing Windows interface to allow for immediate use. You'll significantly increase your speed, ease and efficiency at your computer with the ActiveWords program.
Mmmh... ActiveWords cost 50 bucks. Why not use the freeware Phrase Express which can do the same thing?
Mick
P.S.: http://www.phraseexpress.com
Posted by: Mick | April 24, 2007 at 02:25 PM