Tag: TIMER

"I'm gonna be a champion!!' Yes, you are Little Mac. As long as you've got a handy application like Shoutbox Timer installed on your computer. The free application lets you create a workout routine that plays back on your computer screen with audio notifications, verbal cues, and, of course, a timer. I imagine this could be very handy for someone running any kind of exercise class, but I prefer ...

An egg timer is the kind of single-purpose kitchen gadget that I never have around. Hey, the microwave has its own timer, right? If you don't have one around either, and you need a countdown for some reason, you can just turn to the web and open up E.gg Timer. It's a lot easier to figure out than some microwaves. Here's an example:. Let's say your Jello needs some time to set, and you want 2 ...

There aren't many gadgets on my Vista or Windows 7 desktops yet. I have a hard time finding any that are compelling enough to keep installed. This handy little one from Raneri Web Design, however, is firmly lodged in the sidebar of my workbench computer. The gCalTasks gadget is a slick desktop timer that integrates with your Google Calendars. Enter your credential and choose the calendar to ...

The basic idea behind the new time-tracking service BubbleTimer is that it's not productive to track how you're spending your time down to the minute. It makes more sense to bubble in your activities in 15 minute increments, and BubbleTimer lets you do that with one click. Once you've added some goals and gathered some data, BubbleTimer becomes a playground for info nerds. You can export your data ...

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. ...

If you're a Mac user to whom the adage "time is of the essence" rings true, you may want to check out Merlin Mann's review of two different timer apps over at 43 Folders. The apps are called Meridian and FlexTime, and both are relatively new programs from two different developers that offer a lot of customization for kicking procrastination to the curb and managing the balance of your day. ...