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Re: Tweetdeck Syncing Sucks

Andrew Vevers — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:15:52 -0000

Thanks John. I shall give it a go.

Re: Tweetdeck Syncing Sucks

johnmilner — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:08:06 -0000

The latest version of tweetdeck seems to have fixed my issues, see http://www.johnmilner.com/2009/07/update-on-twe... . If it's still not working for you, I would try totally un-installing tweetdeck from all your machines and starting fresh on one machine. You should start with a new tweetdeck account (use a different email address) and then set up your groups. Once that computer is set up (and let it run for at least 20 min to fully sync) install the latest tweetdeck on your other machines. I should note here, you should un-install tweetdeck and delete any folders in your application settings folder (assuming you're on windows).

That should do it for you.

Seesmic works. I tried the desktop app, I feel it needs some work but I think thats mostly Adobe Air issues. I have been using their web app and it works if you dont want groups, which is sort of where I am now with my twitter reading.

Good luck, and hopefully you can get tweetdeck working for you.

Re: Tweetdeck Syncing Sucks

Andrew Vevers — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:10:47 -0000

Hi John. I have the same problem.Did you ever get it fixed? If not, how what did you think of Seesmic?

Re: Google Calendar Quick add via email?

johnmilner — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:44:37 -0000

Thats a good thought. I've tried that however that is relying on twittermail and gcal being active. I had been using this process for a wile but twittermail and/or gcal would go down and I wouldn't know until it was too late.

Assuming these 2 service are working its a good solution, thanks for brining this up!

Re: Week 2 – Project 365

johnmilner — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:40:10 -0000

Thanks!

Re: Tweetdeck Syncing Sucks

johnmilner — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:08:58 -0000

Thanks! Group syncing built into twitter for application independence would be nice, but you're right, I think its something that we need to wait for Twitter to solve.

Re: Tweetdeck Syncing Sucks

johnmilner — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:28:39 -0000

Thanks for the comment.
See my updated post here http://www.johnmilner.com/2009/06/tweetdeck-syn... in the newest version 0.26.4 TweetDeck seems to have fixed the sync issues, at least in my testing it worked. Key thing to note, currently tweetdesk only syncs changes about every 20 min.

Hopefully TweetDeck work for you, its working for me now.

Re: TweetDeck and Evernote, a Match Made in Heaven

johnmilner — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:48:52 -0000

I agree with Matthew. I really like this idea and love evernote, but had not thought of this workflow, but it is still easier to "favorite" a tweet and go back with the twitter web interface to save it. the iphone app (going to mail and relaunching tweetdeck) just takes too long. But it's a direct workflow, and I enjoy finding new ways to use evernote! Thanks for the post.

Re: Tweetdeck Syncing Sucks

johnmilner — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:51:36 -0000

Iain - thanks for the follow up. please let me know if there is any additional information I can provide to help out. I think tweetdeck is a great client but the sync just isnt working for me, and thats problematic when its billed as working and there is very little documentation or access to support.

Re: How I manage my time

EricFriedman — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:25:10 -0000

7 Tiers! that is incredible.

I did not see the LRS roadshow - do you have a link for more info?

One side note: I plan on switching everything to gmail (and Google apps) later this summer so it will be even easier to have one inbox.

Re: How I manage my time

johnmilner — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:10:46 -0000

Eric,
The google reader organization is working well, thanks again, i've definitely added some tiers (about 7) but mostly to manage data that comes in the flow, as you mentioned, I've moved to pulling a lot of data into rss that i get from other sources for the times I'm disconnected, and for an increase in differing topics that i'm now following, but that's another story.

My problem with consolidating everything is that I do love RTM, its easy to Jott or twitter into. Plus RTM has great sorting and workflow processes and the gmail integration is good. That said, i do find it easy to skim over those tasks (i guess email reminders might help). It might be just as easy to email myself an action item, but RTM seems to handle that well.

Thanks for describing your workflow here. I keep much of my workflow in gmail in a similar manner, i just tend to keep in the inbox rather than file the messages. Although, i think i might give it a try and keeping the messages in the inbox (for most action items).

On another note, did you happen to check out the Luther Rice Society roadshow GW was doing in NYC earlier this year?

Re: How I manage my time

EricFriedman — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:29:22 -0000

Hi John,

How is the Google Reader Tiered organization coming along?

My work flow used to be to add things to something like RTM or even Google
tasks, but I would never open the to-do lists to see them. If something was
not in my attention stream it just simply didn't exist. It was a pain to go
back to those items as well.

I simply label EVERYTHING that needs a follow-up, reply, action item, or
other as "to-answer". It could easily be named "action" or something like
that as well. I made the labels fire engine red in gmail, then search
"label:to-answer" or just click the "to-answer" label on the left hand side.

This brings up my action items and I can easily see how many items exist in
this "to-answer inbox" and know how I am doing on them. If I come across
one that needs work from someone else, I move onto the next one. After
awhile they all get processed.

The same system exists within outlook, but using Flags. Things I have to
read later get flagged, or need some action - same thing.

Let me know if this helps.

Re: How I manage my time

johnmilner — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:49:40 -0000

Eric, would you mind expanding a bit on the labels and workflow you use? I primarily use gmail for everything and have primarily used labels as a way to 1) go back and find information and 2) hide emails as they come in that are less important till I have time to process those labels. but not as part of my workflow (normally i use super stars and a zero inbox strategy for that)

I seem to be caught between using remember the milk for tasks (with the gmail pulgin) and gmail for email. However, i often times end up forgetting about the tasks i have in RTM. So I am interested to see what your workflow in terms of labels used and process you have found to best suit you. thanks.

Re: The 8-Hour MacBook

johnmilner — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:02:17 -0000

Wow, i think i need to turn in my macbook air for one these.

Re: In search of the perfect Twitter client for my PC – looking for feedback!

johnmilner — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:57:06 -0000

test

Re: Prioritizing and Organizing Feeds in Google Reader

EricFriedman — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:23:16 -0000

Not yet other than just trying it out with my own feed. I heard its a good way to lower feeds quantity as I feel I am always adding without taking away. Glad the system is working for you too.

Re: Prioritizing and Organizing Feeds in Google Reader

johnmilner — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:19:18 -0000

Thanks for the post! I've giving this a try and am really liking this new org structure. Its much better than my 75 haphazard folders. Have you tried the post rank yet? i'm wondering how people use it and how they like using it.

Re: Anyone know of a firefox text box character count tool?

johnmilner — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:57:59 -0000

@TY thanks for the find. the first one i couldnt get to work either. but the second has a new version release located at http://wordcountplus.mozdev.org/betarelease.html that i was able to install and work. you do have to click and then hover to get the word count, but it is better than nothing.
Thanks!

Re: Twitter in Gmail will further distract me from using it for email

johnmilner — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:15:20 -0000

Thanks for the response. I would love to see an entry only box. I do understand the space constraints. The biggest problem i've had is any time i paste something into the box i get scroll bars, and they take up almost the entire box so i cant see a word that i am writing. Maybe, if it was lighter on the graphics or the graphics were below the entry box rather than to the side taking up precious width, it might be better. But you obviously have a better handle of your gadget, just my 2C.

Re: Twitter in Gmail will further distract me from using it for email

TwitterGadget Developer — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:33:08 -0000

That's not a bad idea of having a super-slim, text-box only option. I'll put that on our ToDo list. As far as the UI goes, its pretty tough to come up with something that works in only, what 140px wide. Will look into it though...

Re: Twitter in Gmail will further distract me from using it for email

johnmilner — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:34:58 -0000

I added it, but really hate the entry box. I too find it ugly, and that takes more away from the gadget then is usefulness. I'll stick with something else until they update the UI. I would like to see an option or a new gadget that would provide JUST an entry box without the timeline. Something like twitterfox works better.

Re: First photo with my new 50D

johnmilner — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:19:25 -0000

True. but it was late and i had been drinking. what do you expect.

Re: Me at the office

johnmilner — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:18:29 -0000

Sometimes you just have to vent it out.

Re: Wallstrip Turns TWO Today

johnmilner — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:15:05 -0000

Happy birthday Wall Strip and Howard! To many more years!

P.S. Howard it looks like the last two years have been tough on you, better take it out on Soren.

Re: Twitter Updates for 2008-07-27

johnmilner — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:46:16 -0000

Its called 16+ hours work days across the country 7 days a week. somethings got to give.