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Re:Ask HN: What are your best life hacks/best tools in life/... by bluemetal on Thursday June 10, 2010 @08:23AM (#1419801)
1) a collection of autohotkey scripts (key remapping, fast toggling for show/hide hidden files, toggle selected text from upper/lowercase and a heap more)

2) sms reminders on google calendar (free!)

3) learning as many kb shortcuts to your software as you can

4) automatic filters and a well thought out label system in gmail

5) sumatra pdf viewer, or any really quick pdf program

6) electric blanket on a timer, makes going to bed when I should seem so much more appealing

7) sysinternals process explorer instead of the usual taksmanager

8) a large good quality whiteboard hung somewhere you cannot ignore it (I have 3 main sections: Do, Dates & Buy)

9) write well thought out shopping lists before you leave for the store

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Re:Ask HN: What are your best life hacks/best tools in life/... by reduxredacted on Thursday June 10, 2010 @09:27AM (#1419940)
On #8 - Another option is to paint a full wall in your office with Dry Erase Paint (I used this, it works well: http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128)
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Re:Ask HN: What are your best life hacks/best tools in life/... by whimsy on Sunday June 13, 2010 @06:01PM (#1428289)
Or a whiteyboard for a super-cheap, mobile solution.
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Re:Ask HN: What are your best life hacks/best tools in life/... by illumin8 on Thursday June 10, 2010 @10:06AM (#1420085)
#6 - There is growing evidence that putting large electromagnetic fields near vital organs is not good for your long-term health.
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Re:Ask HN: What are your best life hacks/best tools in life/... by jtbigwoo on Thursday June 10, 2010 @12:23PM (#1420598)
Yeah, those who are conservative with their health should get a timer that switches the heat off soon after bed time. If the timer is automatic, it's a good incentive to get into bed on time. :)
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Re:Ask HN: What are your best life hacks/best tools in life/... by montooner on Thursday June 10, 2010 @08:35AM (#1419831)
excellent number 6.
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