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Basic Task Management with Apple Mail
2007-10-24
I've found that one of the easiest ways to keep up with task requests from others is to simply flag the messages and then make an effort to review the flagged messages queue twice a day.
To take advantage of this feature, make sure that the flag icon column appears in your mail listing.
posted by Brian Mansell @ 2:54:00 PM,
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Gmail Spring Cleaning
2007-08-08
Here are a few tips on cleaning up your Gmail
- Delete your spam
Gmail deletes spam automatically, but if you're wanting to clean the slate completely, then this is the first step to take.
- Delete the oldest unread messages first
Query for the oldest unread messages by entering the following in the search box:
is:unread before:2007/07/01(In this example I want to see all unread messages sent to me before July 1st, over a month ago)
- Delete all messages pertaining to Friend Requests, Welcome emails, shopping confirmations, policies you may receive on social networking, shopping, or forum sites.
subject:"Welcome to"
subject:"Order Confirmation"
subject:"Policy"
subject:"Join my"
subject:"Verify your" - Delete emails pertaining to one time contacts that you no longer keep in touch with at this time.
from:"John Doe" - Delete any old reminders you may have sent to yourself that no longer apply.
from:"Brian M" AND to:"Brian M" - Delete all old emails you no longer need:
in:anywhere before:2007/05/01(In this example I'm selecting all emails sent at least three months ago)
Hopefully, by now you have less email accumulating in your Gmail box.
Labels: email, gmail, gtd, organization
posted by Brian Mansell @ 12:31:00 PM,
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