Apple's Mighty Mouse works reasonably well, but they didn't provide a way to clean the finger ball. If the ball stops working it is probably because of dirt. Sometimes you can fix it by turning off the mouse and pressing down on the ball very hard with your thumb. Move it forward, backwards, and side to side. So for this has worked for me in dislodging the internal dirt and getting it working again. … [Read more...] about Fixing the Mighty Mouse Finger Ball
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Praise for the Procrastination Prevention Course
Since its release the Procrastination Prevention course has quickly gained over 550 users. Here is what some of them are saying: Thank you so much for these Procrastination Prevention emails, they have been very interesting and useful. Changing one small thing has had profound effects and I feel much less likely to procrastinate in the future now I have tools like the 5 minute contract to hand! - Dianne … [Read more...] about Praise for the Procrastination Prevention Course
Reader Questions
If you have any questions you'd like to see answered on Productivity501, remember to send them to [email protected]. … [Read more...] about Reader Questions
Resume Template
If you need to brush up your resume, consider giving the design a facelift. The link includes a Word template and a detailed explanation of the design. … [Read more...] about Resume Template
Two Types of Technology
Two Types of Technology Users - One of the first posts from Productivity501. Which type of user are you? … [Read more...] about Two Types of Technology
Google App Platform
Google is going to let developers write applications that run on Google's infrastructure. This means we will probably see a flood of applications like Google Apps over the next year or so. … [Read more...] about Google App Platform
Lifesourcing
Steve Rubel tries outsourcing some tasks as an experiment. … [Read more...] about Lifesourcing
Asking for a Discount
One way to realize great savings is to simply ask for a discount. For example, when we were getting ready for our daughter to be born we asked the hospital if we could have a discount for paying the entire fee up front. They gave us 20% off what we would have paid otherwise. I've generally had good luck asking for discounts. Here are some tips to follow: Make sure you have something to offer - If you can pay in cash, but in bulk or offer some other type of incentive it is easier for the person selling to want to negotiate with you. Be prepared to walk away - If the sales person realizes that you might not make the purchase you have much better bargaining power. I've had car … [Read more...] about Asking for a Discount
Facebook Isn't Private - If you use social networking, you should read this post by Legal Andrew. Most of us skip over the TOS acceptance screen, but this is a good remind about the types of things you've agreed to. … [Read more...] about Facebook
Group Interview – Staying Organized
What is your best piece of advice to help someone stay organized once they have gone through the initial effort? "Organization needs to be a habit rather than a one time event. Having a daily routine to maintain the system is as important as the initial effort. While some people cringe at the thought of a daily routine, it is really the secret to more than just organization. Daily routines keep us organized, help us to achieve goals, but most importantly, they allow us to live a balanced life. With the ultimate goal of balanced living, it is easier to view disciplines and habits of organization in proper perspective." Melissa Michaels from The Inspired Room (rss) This is an area where I … [Read more...] about Group Interview – Staying Organized