I get this questions like these lot: What’s the best computing tool for an upcoming MBA student? Can you recommend new software to make my life easier? And the proverbial: How can I work faster and be more organized using a computer? All these questions have the same answer: Use a personal database! Spend some hours setting it up, and start seeing huge productivity improvements in a matter of days.
So what’s a personal database you ask. Well, a personal database is any software that allows you to store information and related to other relevant pieces of data. For example, iTunes lets you save, organize and quickly find music (therefore, its a personal database for music management).
In this software category, a little known program called Bento shines (the less gifted, but also noteworthy alternative for the PC is Microsoft OneNote). Bento can make you work faster, be organized and find information quickly. Here’s how:
1. After installing Bento, download the free “Student Survival Kit” and instantly manage lecture notes, courses, projects, events and your job search.
2. Have all of your information automatically syncronized between your iPad, iPhone and computers.
3. Keep track or your readings and manage citations without specialized solutions.
4. Manage multiple tasks lists with the related information in place to make faster and better decisions
5. Go paperless and carry less clutter around.
Notes
– Get more information about Bento
– Sample a list of personal database solutions ( in DDG).
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