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Change in hardware/change in software?
8/21/2014
P.P.S. If your privacy concerns are about remaining totally anonymous towards Google, then probably a Chromebook would be the wrong choice, as it is so deeply integrated with one's Google account (unl...
Change in hardware/change in software?
8/21/2014
Dr Andus wrote:
> I suppose you could use an alternative account as your main
>account, and then access those services from within that account, if
>you're willing to trade 1 click for 3 clicks.
P.S....
Change in hardware/change in software?
8/21/2014
Ken wrote:
>What I would like to know are the owner's extensions and
>apps available to additional Google accounts if you log into the
>accounts just like you do in any other operating system (where t...
Online (Cloud) Outliners
8/19/2014
Stephen Zeoli wrote:
It is interesting how many outlining options there are in the cloud, and
>yet how sparse the outliners for Windows have been over the years. I
>wonder why that is. Any thoughts?
...
Online (Cloud) Outliners
8/19/2014
Donovan wrote:
I use a PC and can find only one decent cloud outlining app. The
>Outliner of Giants: http://www.theoutlinerofgiants.com
I checked out the Outliner of Giants a few times over the years...
Online (Cloud) Outliners
8/19/2014
You could include MindMup here too: https://www.mindmup.com/
Uses HMTL5 local storage. Has graphical interface for formatting but can export as Markdown (or HTML or plain text).
http://www.zenpen.io/
MindMup - New mind map app
8/12/2014
Dr Andus wrote:
>In any case, their Chrome browser and Google Drive integration is very
>good, when one is working across different platforms.
In the meantime MindMup have also launched what they cal...
marcus, great review, thanks for the detailed comparisons. I agree that Zim looks good, especially if one is looking for a WYSIWYG wiki. It was a long time ago when I actually tried it, but I watched ...
Zettelkasten Software
8/1/2014
Another possible Zettelkasten candidate: Notes Keeper (beta)
http://handyapplications.weebly.com/notes-keeper.html
hat tip (and with some more info and screenshots):
http://www.rgdot.com/bl/2014/07...
Change in hardware/change in software?
7/28/2014
Ken wrote:
>So, my Chromebook will
>function as a step up from my iPad in that it will be an almost instant
>on device, but with a reasonably sized keyboard.
Yes, that was exactly why I bought mine ...
Change in hardware/change in software?
7/28/2014
Stephen Zeoli wrote:
Thanks, Doc. I live in a rural area, where wifi accessibility is still
>hit or miss in a lot of towns, so I am always concerned about being able
>to save files locally.
You're we...
Change in hardware/change in software?
7/28/2014
Stephen Zeoli wrote:
I'm curious about how useful the Chromebook can be when you don't have
>an Internet connection. What still works, what doesn't? I gather from
>the comments that none of your files...
Change in hardware/change in software?
7/28/2014
Ken wrote:
>picked up an Acer Chromebook to try out.
>
>Lord knows I need all the help I can get with
>respect to getting organized.
Hi Ken,
speaking of getting organised on a Chromebook, I can sugg...
Hugh wrote:
>I've noticed that over the last few years Nuance have run frequent
>"special offers" on upgrades, beyond the initial launch period, so
>probably one could afford to wait for the reviews.
...
So, DNS13 has just been released (OK, pre-marketed to existing DNS12.5 users). I imagine not many people have had a chance to try it yet, but I thought I'd start a thread for pros and cons of upgradin...
You might be interested in checking out this thread at the DC forum. There is a poll on the first page, and Directory Opus is currently the leading file manager, though not by a huge margin (Total Com...
donleone wrote:
>and of course the many posts from you about it :-)
Sorry if I bang on about it too much...
That Zoot feature does look very interesting and seems a lot easier to use than any of the...
donleone wrote:
Does anybody know some outliners / info-managers,
>that are able to insert custom fields data right into their notes area
>itself,
>such as for example via {placeholders} in sentences ...
Change in hardware/change in software?
7/14/2014
Ken wrote:
The continual changes in hardware and software sometimes seem to make it
>difficult to get things "set up" for any extended length of time. Just
>as we think we have everything as we like,...
An in-depth TheBrain app-praisal !
7/12/2014
Stephen Zeoli wrote:
>- With a wiki, links exist with ideas within notes -- that is, you parse
>the links to relate to specific ideas within the note, where as links in
>TheBrain are generally made am...
An in-depth TheBrain app-praisal !
7/11/2014
donleone wrote:
>But now imagine that you could
>AT ANY TIME with just a SINGLE CLICK,
>TURN AROUND your entire Tree
>up-side down & criss-cross wise,
>from any chosen sub-item that you wanted,
>and...
Workflowy: Your Brain on One Page
7/11/2014
disillusioned wrote:
>I also don't
>like that you can't select more than one line and that you can't cut &
>paste anything other than one line of text.
Your wish has been granted :) And they've done ...
Pimlical
7/9/2014
Alexander Deliyannis wrote:
>Do you have any information suggesting that Google Apps can sync with
>Outlook and how? I don't use Outlook myself, but others in the company
>domain do.
Yes. See here (s...
Pimlical
7/9/2014
Dr Andus wrote:
>Any other options for archiving Google Calendar on the desktop?
Oh, I should have reviewed some of the earlier responses on this thread, as there are already some suggestions there.....