Under-the-Hood Tools to Rev Up Productivity—Maybe

摘要

As the Web continues to insinuate itself more deeply into the sinews and psyches of corporate staff, the growth of Net tools to abet productivity proceeds apace. What counts as a productivity tool? That's a question relative to your equipment and connectivity. More and more, I view the use and understanding of computers akin to cars. Most people of driving age—and many below—can navigate a car, insert and turn a key, push a pedal here and there, shift out of park and drive into reverse, and steer with a modicum degree of accuracy. Jump on the Web and it's pretty much the same story—you can find your way around without creating or running into major mishaps. However, open that hood and stand back in horror. It's a jungle in there! For those who like gnarly branches and thrive in the dim, dark, and damp, here are a few sites that feature valuable under-the-hood tools.