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3 tools to manage daily tasks via Web

For many the computer is a working tool and it entails many positive points, but also some negative. The most important work from a PC is distraction, especially when you have unrestricted Internet access. For this reason many tools have emerged that aim to end the procrastination (buzzword in the web today), delaying important tasks.

feel that their work performance level is at rock bottom and want to maintain more control and organization of their daily activities, there are several tools that can help them. In this case we will focus on three alternatives online very easy to use to manage tasks . They are not the only ones available but they have very remarkable aspects, as always can recommend similar services in the comments.

Wunderlist

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Probably one of the most famous and popular to manage daily tasks. With this service you can create playlists for completing activities , divide into subtasks, add details and set reminders and deadlines. The web version has a very attractive and can be managed with customizable keyboard shortcuts.

service requires creating a user account with which to synchronize the activities listed. If you have mobile devices running iOS or Android can download mobile applications to keep track of tasks at any time. In addition, the Premium version allows you to delegate activities to colleagues or coworkers.

More info | Wunderlist.

Do It (Tomorrow)

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Alternatively

well designed that serves to build lists and synchronize with a user account. In this case the service allows work in a two-page digital book (today and tomorrow) , but not too broad provides tools for managing the items in the list.

added tasks Do It (Tomorrow) may be edited, moved or crossed day when they are met. Like Wunderlist, the service offers mobile applications (iPhone, iPad, Android) that extend outside the browser operation.

More info | Do It (Tomorrow).

Nitro

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is the least attractive as far as aesthetic concerns, but gains much in practicality. Nitro does not require the creation of a user account and works even without Internet access , and users can create or edit task lists using the app for Chrome or clients for Ubuntu and Mac also have the option to send a copy of the activities to Ubuntu One and Dropbox.

The items included in the lists of tasks can be accompanied with labels, annotations and indicators colored by priority. Nitro also provides the option to create groups of tasks and activities hand sort by date, title or priority.

More info | Nitro.

How to manage your Android device from your desktop with AirDroid?

mobile devices (smartphones, tablets) are embedded in our daily lives and allow us to perform many tasks on the go. Having good tools to manipulate the documents and the information stored in them is very important, especially when using a computer.

There are excellent utilities to manage Android devices from the desktop , two of the best and best known are SnapPea and AirDroid. This time we will focus on the latter because it works from any web browser, regardless of operating system used by the computer.

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To link the computer with a smartphone or tablet using AirDroid Android do not need cable , but a WiFi network to which both devices are connected. The first thing to do is enter web.airdroid.com on the computer and install the app available for free on Play Store.

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devices can be connected manually or with a QR code (most recommended).

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Once you are online you can perform countless actions on your Android device directly from the computer. AirDroid Web Client is straightforward and intuitive, with the main tools are a click away.

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With this tool you can send text messages from the browser, manage the material stored in the mobile multimedia (photos, videos, music, tones), view files, check the contact list and call logs, install or uninstall applications, PC download APK files installed apps and get screenshots of the device.

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AirDroid

The good thing is that virtually all the available features work without configuration. Anyway no actions (screenshots, for example) that require phone or tablet are rooteados .

AirDroid also send URLs from the computer to be opened in the browser of Android device and keep notes on the clipboard.

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Another highlight is the section for information because it shows details about the gadget used model, operating system version, the available storage and the distribution of content.

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AirDroid

really is a very complete and best available to manage an Android smartphone or tablet from any computer. If you want to be more productive from the desktop, but without losing sight of what happens on the phone, do not hesitate to take it. If using other utilities with similar options we invite you to mention them in the comments section.

How to manage with only Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts?

keyboard shortcuts are very useful tools to accelerate the use of a program or operating system. As these commands are expanded over the years, are essential for a productive session at the computer. Unfortunately some applications are not limited to the support of a handful of stocks.

feel that web browsing on Chrome could do full control from the keyboard, can opt for an extension called Vimium . With this tool it is possible to move sites and control virtually all of Google browser options, without relying on the mouse.

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Vimium Keyboard Shortcuts.

As seen in the screenshot on this paragraph, the supplement provides pre-configured shortcuts for all navigation actions. The list is long and possibly not all we serve or interest, but it is good to have on hand to enhance our experience mouse free.

Vimium

provides many shortcuts that the use of some letters is repeated. To differentiate other action must be careful to use upper or lower case. For example, pressing the letter lowercase “o” can open a URL, a bookmark or a saved item in the history. With the letter capital “O” (Shift + o), meanwhile, do the same actions but in a new tab.

good thing about the extension is that if it costs us aprendernos all commands, we can consult at any time by pressing “?” . Then I leave a list of some of the most useful shortcuts Vimium.

j: Scroll Down;
k: Scroll up;
h: Scroll left;
l: Right shift;
r: Refresh page;

yy: Copy the current URL to clipboard

f: Copy a link in the page to the clipboard;
f: Opening a link in the current tab;
F: Open a link in a new tab;
T: Search between open tabs;
b: Open a bookmark;
B: Open a bookmark in a new tab;
H: Go to the previous page in the history;
L: Go to the next page in the history;
K: Go to the tab on the right;
J: Go to the tab on the left;
t: New tab;
x: Close current tab;
X: Restore closed tab.

These are just some of the options but can see the other directly from the. Importantly manipulates how Vimium links. Pressing “F” to open one in a new tab, for example, we see that all the links in the page visited are highlighted and given their own keyboard shortcuts .

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Each link is highlighted and receives its own keyboard shortcut.

Another aspect to highlight is the ability to exclude websites for the commands do not work on them. This we can do it from the extension button added to the right of the address bar, as well as from its configuration section.

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Vimium want to see in action can do in this video demonstration.

Click here to watch the video

is true that the use of this add-on for Chrome takes practice and learning , but worth the effort. As always we invite you to leave your opinion in the comments area.

Download | Vimium.

More info | Vimium (official site).

How to manage the memory usage of Google Chrome?

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Google Chrome is a browser that is not fantastic and I am discovering the fire with this statement. While the program is faster and more powerful than its main rivals, often performance will sink when multiple tabs are open at once.

is why the tabs are “frozen” when we jump from one to another quickly. It’s a pretty annoying problem, especially on computers that are not art or are fairly punished, because it affects the loading speed and we lose much time. A good tool to solve this problem is The Great Suspender .

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HowToGeek people recommended this extension to manage memory consumption in Chrome and I really do not disappoint. It is a very easy to use utility that significantly optimizes web browser performance.

install the new icon is added to the right of the address bar. A click on the button serves to suspend the tab accessed or that are open all in Chrome. The options are handled from a simple popup menu that also recharges every page.

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An interesting point is that The Great Sleep offers the ability to automate the process . In the settings section is the option to suspend the tabs instantly after a period of activity (which can last from 5 minutes to 12 hours).

can also activate this function create a “white list” of exceptions for certain sites are not suspended. As you see it is a simple utility but with options that meet our needs. If you check the task manager for Google Chrome can see the before and after using The Great Sleep.

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“awakening” suspended lashes only have to update them with the F5 key or from the “Reload All Tabs” , available from the extension icon. They can also see a complete history of eyelashes suspended along with other useful settings.

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works great complement not completely free of errors. Many users complain that a fault in the exception list causes suspension tabs mistaken. Surely the problem will be fixed in future updates.

In case you wish to delete the browser The Great Suspender previously have to reload any tab suspended for not perish along with the extension . When installed can read a warning Developer which takes this issue.

Do you know other tools to manage the memory consumption of Google Chrome? Do not hesitate to recommend it in the comments.

Download | The Great Sleep.

Info via HowToGeek

AirDroid, manage your Android from your PC

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A very interesting tool for our Smartphone Android is AirDroid . With this application, which is very simple and fast, we can use our WiFi as a platform to control your PC via Android. We’ll just install the application and, once connected PCs and Android to the same WiFi connection, we give a web address and password to enter it into your favorite web browser , through which we can access a desktop with lots of options with which we can control our phone.

Once inside the window will be displayed in a simple desktop with icons Each of them will give us access to different information mobile device. There are icons for messages, apps, market, files, call logs, contacts, ringtones, music and images. Thus, the options that gives the application are very diverse. We view the items stored on the smartphone, knowing the amount of each category present in the terminal, see the memory consumption and other states of the system copy files wirelessly to your computer, access messages , contacts, photos, videos, music, ringtones … and even send SMS from our team .

AirDroid is a simple application and we may find very functional. And best of all, it’s free. In this video we see a demotración of this application, you can download from Google Play