Looking at the data:

• 50% of you use a paper-based method (index cards/notebook/scraps of paper/post-it notes, etc.).
• 35% of you rely on your memory with varying degrees of success

Thanks for sharing as it is truly an eye-opener. And now without further adieu:

Congratulations to the Winner: Melanie

Of course there are no losers here. For a limited time save 20% when you purchase an Internet Password Organizer™.

To get the discount:

1. Your purchase must be made at InternetPasswordOrganizer.com.
2. You must pay using Google Checkout
3. Apply the following coupon code: EmmasWebPage
4. Complete your purchase on or before November 8th, 2008.

Thanks for playing!

The Internet Password Organizer™ provides you with a single centralized location in which to store all your online account login information.

• This discreetly packaged book features 5.5″ x 8″ pages so you can write comfortably, not crammed.
• The spiral-binding allows the book to be opened flat so you can write the full width of each page.
• Reinforced laminate tabs keep your information organized and easy to retrieve.
  The hard cover solidly protects the precious contents within.
• Bonus sections provide you with space to record relevant information about your Internet Service Provider, Home Network, and Software Licenses.

So stop using Post-it™ notes and loose scraps of paper to record your login credentials and get organized with the Internet Password Organizer™ today!

What is the prize:

Internet Password Organizer™

How you can win:
Leave a comment on this post telling me how you currently organize your passwords.

Who is eligible:
You must have a US mailing address. You don’t have to be a blogger to win, just supply a valid e-mail address (don’t forget to include this or I won’t be able to contact you if you are the winner).

When the giveaway ends:
Friday, October 31, 2008. I’ll e-mail the winner on November 1st. If the winner doesn’t respond within four business days, a new winner will be drawn.

I’m stepping out right now but I just wanted to announce the winner. Thanks to all who participated. I love the suggestions and will be parsing through the data and summarizing the findings in a future post later this week. Come back to see what tools your peers find indispensable, and which tools you should not be without. You won’t want to miss this.

Congratulations to our winner: warillever

I will be contacting you later today.

Today Emma turned two-and-a-half. To commemorate this momentous occasion we decided to hold a giveaway in her honor. Since I am a big fan of automation, efficiency, and cycle-time reduction, I want to hear what software products or web-based services you use to get things done. You wanna know what you’re playing for? (Can you tell I love Survivor). Then take a look at the official rules below:

What is the prize:
$25 Target Gift Card

How you can win:
Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite tech tip (i.e. any tools or web services you use that make you more efficient and productive). For an example of such services click here.

Who is eligible:
You must have a US mailing address. You don’t have to be a blogger to win, just supply a valid e-mail address (don’t forget to include this or I won’t be able to contact you if you are the winner).

When the giveaway ends:
Friday, April 25. I’ll e-mail the winner on the 26th. If the winner doesn’t respond within four business days, a new winner will be drawn.