Switching to Gmail
Sorry I've been kind of among the missing this week, but I've got a good excuse. I finally caved and got onto Gmail. As I posted a while back, I discovered Google Reader. I liked it so much, I decided to try Google Calendar. Well, that was just the slide down the slippery slope. Now I think I'm hooked!
You know how it is. You start by trying out Firefox, then before you know it, you've transported yourself completely into the modern age! Actually, I don't know why it took me so long because I actually love technology, but I guess I just didn't want to spend the time to adjust.
But I'm not sure if I'm using it correctly. I've been spending every spare minute setting up my filters and archiving some of my 1500 or so messages. Yes, 1500 messages and that's just since about August. Yes, I am an electronic hoarder. I probably need a 12 step program or something. Or maybe just Gmail...
Anyway, if you've got any fabulous tips for using Gmail, feel free to pass them off. I was shocked to find out that you can't create folders, can't sort, can't do a lot of things, but I do love the filters and the threaded conversations.
So I'm back, at least when I'm not wrangling my new inbox.
3 comments:
Darn ... my first comment got deleted by me ... by accident.
Anyway - thanks for the link to your article. Loved it!
Found you on Upside's comments. Thought I would stop by, I am not sure I should get involved in Google reader/calendar as I, too, get pretty hooked on these things. I am following you on Messy Moms, I have been looking for thrifty office ideas to help organize. Stop in and have a great weekend.
Cheryl
No, No, No - don't tell me about Gmail or anything new - I have a hard enough time learning and keeping up with the measly techy things I already am dealing with.
Have a good day - Kellan
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