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5 July
Posted in Productivity

My Mac GTD System

GTD implementations are far from single-app static systems. As I struggle to fine-tune my GTD focused methodology, my tools and processes keep evolving along with my ninja skills. In the last couple of years I’ve been taming my Mac based system, resulting in a three-fold workflow:  Project and task keeping [...]

21 April
Posted in Productivity
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Making space for new ideas

Ideas are the key drivers of knowledge work. In research or business, we need ideas to thrive, explore and tap into unforeseen wealth, financial or scientific. But, with all the interruptions around us, with all the triggers and creative outbreaks, we can barely afford the time to have ideas, or [...]

2 April
Posted in Productivity

Getting offline to be productive

In our connected life we’ve opened so many direct streams to our space that it feels we’ve bitten off more than we can chew. A couple of years ago someone would have to to call to get a hold of you. Now you can be reached through twitter, mail, MSN, [...]

4 August
Posted in Ubuntu

Howto Tracks GTD on Ubuntu Hardy

As I (re)evaluate my GTD workflow, I’ve been testing a couple of applications that may help me increase my productivity while becoming a distraction or burden to manage. The next one on my list is Tracks. I decided to put forward a quick howto because it might not be that [...]

22 July

The sounds of procrastination

You know your life has taken a wrong turn when you spend more than 15 minutes listening to white noise.

18 June
Posted in Linux, My World

GTD with Tomboy Notes on Linux

Those familiar with the GTD philosophy,  know that your GTD system should be a simple as possible, enabling you to actually get things done while not procrastinating with GTD tools. A system too complex or too fun is just counter productive. After trying a couple of methods and improving on [...]

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Hi, I'm Alfredo Matos. I'm a research engineer from Portugal, with a passion for inventing new things and working on future technologies. I'm also a programmer and entrepreneur. For more information check out my main website alfredomatos.com.