Browser Apps on the Desktop

Google rolled out a new category of Chrome Apps, a.k.a. Chrome Packaged Apps, that run on the desktop and feel like software than apps tied to the browser. Some of these new apps are popular ones like Google Keep, Any.DO, Wunderlist and Pocket. (likes: offline, syncs when connected, quick, no browser tabs, and more).

Key Board Shortcuts - Make Life Easy

Just thought I would drop a quick tip(s) about a handful of keystrokes - not requiring the mouse to expedite actions when using PC:

In email: 

press C to compose a new message

press R to reply to a message you received

press CTRL + Enter to send a completed message (new or one you reply to)

In most applications:

press CTRL C to copy to the Windows clipboard any highlighted text

press CTRL X to delete any highlighted text

press CTRL V to paste any CTRL C text -or- any text or images held in the clipboard

5-Step 5-Minute Weekly Review

Get your week in order nd planned through this 5-Minute Weekly Review:

1. Todo List - Review your todo list. Prioritize must do's, Delete obsolete tasks. 

2. Calendar - What are your upcoming appointments - tomorrow and next week and next month, too.

3. Notes - Review any weekly notes and tke action or archive in your 'system'.

4. Goals - Where do you stand on your goals? Plan your short term progress or actionable next steps for this week. 

5. Someday List - Is the emphasis of your Someday list on the word never. Review your long term list and pick one item each week that you put off and get it done -or- remove. Soon, that Someday list won't look as daunting.

Your weekly review doesn't have to take a large amount of time.

Spending 5 minutes each week reviewing these 5 items will put you in the know for the coming week.

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