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A new option for Project Management in Outlook
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Posted by Jorge Watanabe
Jul 27, 2009 at 05:28 PM
I tried ClearContext, both Personal and Pro versions, some months ago. I was not impressed by that time. But now, encouraged by posts in this topic, I’ve tried using it again. I’m now using Personal version for 3 days and—I have to say it—I’m really suprised.
My daily routine is based in Outlook, and I use it to manage several little projects. As these projects are based in folders, ClearContext capability of creating categories and “learning” where to file related messages is saving me several hours a day.
I then use this categorizations to search any messages using Copernic Search (old free and good version) whenever is necessary.
ClearContext dashboard is a time-saving too, as it gives me a brief view of pending tasks and appointments.
In summary, ClearContext has the features I am searching for for months
A great tool, and for free!
Posted by jamesofford
Jul 28, 2009 at 12:54 AM
I have been using Clearcontext for some time now, and I can heartily recommend it. I used to file my emails on a month by month basis, but since getting Clearcontext, I have been using the ability to tag emails, tasks and appointments with Clearcontext topics. Then, when I clean out my emails from the inbox, all I have to do is click on the file message button, and they all go magically into the appropriate folders. Each project is a different topic. Having several different projects running at one time, the Dashboard is very useful to filter out everything that doesn’t relate to the project on which I am focusing. I highly recommend this add-in. My one complaint is that you can’t set up the Dashboard with your different topics/projects and have it remain. You have to re-setup the Dashboard each time you restart Outlook. Not a big issue, but a minor irritation.
Jim
Posted by jamesofford
Jul 28, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Kevin:
I am interested in your add-in, but I have a couple of questions. First, does it work with Outlook 2003? The screenshots all look like Outlook 2007. Second, can it be used with Clearcontext? I can’t get by without Clearcontext.
Jim