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I started a thread about organizational software (couldn't find it) - anyway some people talked about ActiveCollab, various add-ons for Thunderbird, etc. Some helped a litlte but what I was lacking - I think I finally found. 
What I needed was a software that could tie all of these things together (more or less) - and keep my computer organized so I am able to find what I'm looking for (contracts, scripts, coding snipits, spreadsheets, etc) without getting dizzy!
I downloaded and installed something called Winstep: Winstep Software Technologies - Desktop Themes and Customizing Windows - it sets up a new StartMenu and task bar that is highly customizable, but the part I really like lets you create "docks" and "shelves" which allow you to keep your desktop really clean and organized. I am the KING of cluttered desktops and root directories. I am also pretty good at losing files and creating similar files until I have a mess of files that can't be deleted because they all vary in some very small way. (apparently one day I am supposed to compile these (chuckle) .... )
I spent all day long yesterday customizing it, etc. There were a few quirks that I got over, and today I feel like I have an office again. If you have a disorganized computer I think you will thank me for this software.
PS: it looks like eye-candy, and thats really nice, but its organizational functionality is the real beauty. I turned off most effects, etc. And now I feel like my computer was actually built for me getting my job done.
What I needed was a software that could tie all of these things together (more or less) - and keep my computer organized so I am able to find what I'm looking for (contracts, scripts, coding snipits, spreadsheets, etc) without getting dizzy!
I downloaded and installed something called Winstep: Winstep Software Technologies - Desktop Themes and Customizing Windows - it sets up a new StartMenu and task bar that is highly customizable, but the part I really like lets you create "docks" and "shelves" which allow you to keep your desktop really clean and organized. I am the KING of cluttered desktops and root directories. I am also pretty good at losing files and creating similar files until I have a mess of files that can't be deleted because they all vary in some very small way. (apparently one day I am supposed to compile these (chuckle) .... )
I spent all day long yesterday customizing it, etc. There were a few quirks that I got over, and today I feel like I have an office again. If you have a disorganized computer I think you will thank me for this software.
PS: it looks like eye-candy, and thats really nice, but its organizational functionality is the real beauty. I turned off most effects, etc. And now I feel like my computer was actually built for me getting my job done.
