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Use Cool Timer to boost productivity and get things done
If you don't already use a timer to boost your productivity you are missing out. Pretty much every productivity book, blog and web site out there suggests a timer to help you get things done. Some of you might be going old school and using a kitchen timer. But, if you've had enough of that once cute ticking chicken, check out cool timer.
It's quick and easy to download and equally simple to use. You can set it up to be an alarm clock, a count down timer or a stopwatch. When the designated time arrives, cool timer can play a preset sound or an MP3 file from your personal library.
I like to set a timer for a certain amount of time when doing chores like cleaning the kitchen or working on tasks I don't enjoy as much. That way, I know I only have to do it for a certain amount of time. The added bonus with cool timer is that I can play some tunes I enjoy at the end of the task. Right now I'm enjoying "Sweet Home Chicago" from the Blues Brothers soundtrack every time my cool timer goes off.
[Via Lifehacker]
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Subscribe to commentsrickhamilton620Sep 26th 2008 3:19PM
Just wanted to let others know-As i stepped through the install, it tries to install a adware-tool bar.
Needless to say, I canceled the installation, deleted the download and am scanning for malware.
http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/harmonyhollow.net/summary/
kingkool68Sep 26th 2008 10:16PM
I used to use this a long, long time ago to remind me to check the dryer in the basement. It was simple, and has a really annoying alarm sound.
kyleOct 26th 2008 8:46PM
Contains no adware, spyware, malware, or anything. The toolbar is completely optional and the program is completely free to use whether you install the toolbar or not. great little program.