CM12 Podcast: How to Get to E-Mail "Inbox Zero"

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In this episode of the PC Mike Podcast, we tackle one of the most daunting tasks the average Internet user faces: How to take control of those constantly piling up emails.To help us, we consult with one of the world's foremost experts - Laura Stack, known far and wide as "The Productivity Pro."Laura is a productivity expert who provides training and keynotes on office productivity, personal productivity, time management at http://theproductivitypro.com/. She’s also the author of author of What to Do When There’s Too Much to Do”Among topics:- What is the best email client available? Outlook? MacMail? Lotus? G-Mail?- What are the six D’s” that will give you the methodology to properly deal with your emailShe offers us some very handy tips for managing your overflowing inbox:- Is it even possible to get inbox zero anymore?- How can inbox zero improve productivity? Any other benefits (less stress from being more organized, for example)?- What’s the real problem behind the glutted inbox?- Why are people so disorganized with email? Why can’t we just keep up?- How can we keep from having thousands of emails?App reviewWith brutal cold winter weather gripping much of the country, cabin fever has set in and it’s clearly time for a break. If you’re planning a spring break trip, by taking a few minutes to set up your smartphone with the right apps, you can make sure your trip is hitch-free.One of the best overall travel-planning apps is TripIt. The app takes all of those email confirmations you’ve had piling up in your inbox and turns them into an itinerary. That means consolidating info from airlines, hotels, and car rental services and putting it into one place instead of standing in a busy airport or hotel lobby trying to find that one important email you need at that exact second. Available for all platforms Free for 30 days, but $49 a year for full features.Viator will help you make sure you don’t miss what you shouldn’t miss from wherever you may be. The app will ensure you at least know of all the local attractions and hang-outs. But that’s not all – Viator also helps you find lower cost ways to book and take advantage of available option, receive deal notifications, check out user reviews and more. Free for Android and iOS.If you’re looking for a fun way to capture the sights from your trip and let everyone know where you are and when, try TripColor. The social media album-creation app allows you to put everything into a portfolio with your captions and location details – including an interactive map so friends and family can “follow” you on your travels. This one is for iOS only.See them in action on my NBC-TV report http://youtu.be/xcPftguqfGE In the News of the week:News and trendsNet Neutrality Passes New Cyber Security Agency formedApple Watch Info Coming March 9 Complete shownotes and links at http://pcmike.com/12