Interesting question. I'll move beyond the FM tools that are sure to be mentioned (great tip on the Shrinkwrap Utility, BTW) and start with what I've currently got open:
-- 2xExplorer -- Think of Windows Explorer on steroids, plus faster and friendlier, http://netez.com/2xExplorer/. -- Maxthon -- I've been using a tabbed browser since NetCaptor debuted, but MyIE2/Maxthon is my browser of choice today. (Amazing it took MS until IE7 to get with the program, but that's another story). One cool feature: You can save all open windows as a group and then reopen all the tabs at once. Great for resuming research in a heartbeat. http://www.maxthon.com/ -- Windows Desktop Search -- This or something similar appears to be integrated into the new Vista, but it's very slick for digital rummaging around our network. WDS makes it much easier to lay hands on what's been scattered hither and yon, including graphics. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/desktopsearch/default.mspx -- Yankee Clipper, a free clipboard manager utility in its YC3 incarnation, far better than the infamous "Clippy" -- non-intrusive, nice drag-and-drop support. http://www.intelexual.com/products/index.aspx -- ASAP Utilities -- Whenever I have to make a foray into Excel, this does high-powered data manipulation rapidly and efficiently -- including the ability to search for text across multiple worksheets in a workbook. http://www.asap-utilities.com/ -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martinek, Carla Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 10:20 AM To: TCP List Subject: [TCP] What are YOUR favorite productivity tools? What equipment do you find essential to completing your job? What are your favorite applications that help you get the job done? Software/Utilities: --iTunes (gotta have that music while working!) --FileBox eXtender (www.hyperionics.com) --FrameMaker Tools: -AutoText (www.siliconprairie.com) -Set Runaround to None plugin (http://www.frameexpert.com/plugins/) -TimeSavers from Shlomo Perets (www.microtype.com) -Archive Utility (http://home.comcast.net/~bruce.foster/Archive.htm) -Shrinkwrap utility (http://www.martinek.us/shrinkwrap.html) Wishlist - other ones I really like, but don't currently have: --QuicKeys --SuitCase (managing fonts) --Dual monitors And probably a few more that I didn't think of yet. Carla cmartinek|zebra|com - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DITA West 2007--Use a discount code of "TECHCOMMPROS" to get a discount rate of $200 off the $900 registration price. http://www.travelthepath.com/conf/dita2007.shtml _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DITA West 2007--Use a discount code of "TECHCOMMPROS" to get a discount rate of $200 off the $900 registration price. http://www.travelthepath.com/conf/dita2007.shtml _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
