Solving Problems

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Getting things done with Inbox

Staying focused while sitting in front of your Mac can be callenging, so Inbox provides some gentle means to help you. Inbox displays your current active context and action at the top of it's window, and can be set to ask you if you're working on that task using the "Yak" timer.

bullet Using collections to clear your mind
bullet Processing your Inbox to have a mind like water
bullet Organizing a project to be creative and commited
bullet Reviewing your Inbox to stay present
bullet Working smarter in context

Setting up Inbox

Staying focused while sitting in front of your Mac can be callenging, so Inbox provides some gentle means to help you. Inbox displays your current active context and action at the top of it's window, and can be set to ask you if you're working on that task using the "Yak" timer.

bullet Setting up collections
bullet Customizing your process catagories
bullet Managing projects and actions
bullet Customizing your reviews
bullet Working with contexts
bullet Defining reference topics
bullet Using the archive
bullet Exploring the trash

Staying focused on your actions

Staying focused while sitting in front of your Mac can be callenging, so Inbox provides some gentle means to help you. Inbox displays your current active context and action at the top of it's window, and can be set to ask you if you're working on that task using the "Yak" timer.

bullet Using the status display for your current action
bullet The two-minute yak timer for short attention spans
bullet Inbox chimes and contexts

Using shortcuts to work quickly

While using Inbox and working on your Mac you'll want to be able to quickly hide and show your project list as well as add notes and actions. Inbox has preferences to specify universal keyboard shortcuts which can activate even while you are using other applications.

bullet Quick collect files and messages
bullet Quick note stuff you think of
bullet Quick action for projects

Preference settings and options

Taking your context todo lists with you can be easy using iCal and iSync. Inbox can create and maintain calendars on your Mac which you can then use on a variety of handheld devices.

bullet General Settings
bullet Keyboard shortcuts
bullet Advanced options

Managing Inbox data

Taking your context todo lists with you can be easy using iCal and iSync. Inbox can create and maintain calendars on your Mac which you can then use on a variety of handheld devices.

bullet Saving all Changes
bullet Moving and sharing your data
bullet Backing up and reverting your Inbox data

Beyond Inbox

Taking your context todo lists with you can be easy using iCal and iSync. Inbox can create and maintain calendars on your Mac which you can then use on a variety of handheld devices.

bullet Printing action lists
bullet Syncing with iCal and devices
bullet Index labels for the real world