stacybethi's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I'll start by saying that I'm already a big fan of Google and even own a Chromebook laptop which I love, so I use Google Docs and Gmail a lot. I learned a lot about features in Gmail and some great Google search tips. I listened to it on audiobook, read by the author. I do have to say that his pronunciation of some words like project, again, and against with long vowel sounds was irritating.
shayneh's review against another edition
2.0
A different kind of organization book, with a lot of focus on search. Also, not a lot of concrete solutions (except for the Google recommendations), but some fair high-level thinking about how to customize your organizational systems for you. Also has some dated tech information, which isn't surprising.
nutti72's review against another edition
3.0
The last 1/3 of this book was the best. How cloud computing is going to make it easier to get better organized and share information. The number one tip is to get it out of your head. Put it on paper store it online, but don't carry around your shopping list in your head. The first 2/3 of the book reminded me a lot of David Allen's Getting Things Done . Great tips on maximizing your Gmail account. Also love the appendix of "Things We Love" software or webware to make life easier. Great book if you're looking for how technology can help you become more productive.
pdsak's review against another edition
4.0
It's a 5 years old book now...but still good info. I enjoyed it. Learned a few things. Definitely worth the read. You can skip around reading sections and chapters; that was helpful
tome15's review against another edition
A fun read with a few useful tips. A lot of things I already do. Some apps I already use. A real apologist for Gmail, which is good, but not the panacea he makes it out to be.
purposelyvague's review against another edition
2.0
there was a whole chapter on the glories of gmail. if you are already semi-organized and semi-computer literate, i don't think this book will be of much help to you.
rgombert's review
3.0
Love:
GMail hacks. I need to try more of these.
I still miss Google Health and Google Reader.
Like:
Go with what you know.
Dislike:
Author focuses on trying to off-load too much (I think) from our brains. There is all sorts of information out there that you can not tell if it is relevant or will be relevant. Put more stuff in your brain, get more incites.
Hate:
Too much Apple focus. Yes it is what the author uses the most. Apple products are solid working products, and I recommend them all the time to non-techies (because they are really hard to break), but I want to test/experiment with everything (though I keep at least one system pristine to do my work on).
One of my biggest issues is finding adequate time to test new organizational tools and apps. How long do I test to see if it truly offers me a new feature that I can use or solves an issue with the tools I am currently using.
I strongly agree that Google Calendar is the best. Each member of my family has a separate google calendar. My wife and IO then have a joint calendar (birthdays and anniversaries). We can each link to that. I used to be able to link my work calendar to my personal one. We link appropriate school, community and organizational calendars to our personal calendars, and then link each others.
It's great!
GMail hacks. I need to try more of these.
I still miss Google Health and Google Reader.
Like:
Go with what you know.
Dislike:
Author focuses on trying to off-load too much (I think) from our brains. There is all sorts of information out there that you can not tell if it is relevant or will be relevant. Put more stuff in your brain, get more incites.
Hate:
Too much Apple focus. Yes it is what the author uses the most. Apple products are solid working products, and I recommend them all the time to non-techies (because they are really hard to break), but I want to test/experiment with everything (though I keep at least one system pristine to do my work on).
One of my biggest issues is finding adequate time to test new organizational tools and apps. How long do I test to see if it truly offers me a new feature that I can use or solves an issue with the tools I am currently using.
I strongly agree that Google Calendar is the best. Each member of my family has a separate google calendar. My wife and IO then have a joint calendar (birthdays and anniversaries). We can each link to that. I used to be able to link my work calendar to my personal one. We link appropriate school, community and organizational calendars to our personal calendars, and then link each others.
It's great!
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