I’m kind of embarrassed to be writing this. I’m a design and productivity fetishist. Design nerds buy Apple machines and peripherals and try to use the word “Microsoft” sparingly, so truly off their radar the general consumer computing experience exists. I even use the whole Open Source set of design nerd programs because I’m clued [...]

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Virtual assistants, virtual workers, home office pioneers- your space is really your space, and these are some inspirational home-work spaces. Check it out!

WebWorkerDaily » Archive 5 Inspirational Workspaces «.
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I just got my new business cards from Moo this week, and I was very happy. They are all black, made of lovely partially matte paper, and alternate colorful backgrounds you might find draped in fine coated cotton across provencal-style farmhouse kitchen tables in the visual merchandising at Anthropologie. They come with sleek little deck [...]

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I came across this nifty browser based tool via a CNET review and was instantly intrigued. I wholly adore Inkscape, but when you’re not at your own computer (or, as mentioned, if you use a Netbook) Raven is a handy alternative to bang out some quick graphics. I’m really looking forward to trying it, and [...]

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Spending days on the cubefarm getting you down? Via Lifehacker, this stunning cubical (yes, cubical) is much less soul-sucking than any I’ve seen. Cute lamps and darker walls create a soothing, un-Office Space like environment, and a small selection of nice personal pics replaces the usual mishmash of random photos.
Like most cubicles across the land, [...]

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Ever since I first laid eyes on a white Asus netbook earlier this year, I fell in love with the concept of using a smaller laptop in exchange for fuss-free travel.

Me too. While my beloved white iBook is fantastic when it works, it breaks when you look at it funny and feels like a [...]

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Your Virtual Assistant is on moderated assisting duty whilst I spend a long weekend celebrating Virtual Valentine’s Day.
I don’t want you to get bored, so please:
Make a baby with anyone via VW;
Stay hype on the stimulus situation and just say no to coffer looting!
Become an expert on Artisinal Ice Cream.
Add some steampunk cred to your [...]

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Polyvore is a site that can suck hours from you with its sheer possibility. Above and beyond the fun of compiling infinite cool outfits is a neat little quick and dirty tool for short and long term planning.
Personally, I’ve used it to visualize a room before I change it around or decorate. I’ve also used [...]

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Inkscape has been invaluable to me personally and professionally. This video is a great beginner’s how-to, with a bonus explanation of the benefits of open source software.
YouTube – how to use inkscape.

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I love gifts that are both esthetically pleasing and clever.

Good Chemistry S + P Set.
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