Getting Organized in the Google Era

A former Google executive reads a timely guide to managing information and life in the Internet age. His muted "gee-whiz!" tone and gratuitous personal sharing make Merrill seem innocent and difficult to take seriously. But the advice is quite serious as he and his co-author describe a range of productivity software offered by Google and others, and offer interesting views on staying in control, our brain's limitations, calendar management, and work-life balance. He talks about which software programs are most useful and why, and offers thoughtful advice on browsers, cloud computing, and social media. The detailed software navigation instructions are not easy to access and implement on audio. But the general advice on making life more humane and productive is accessible and technologically up-to-date. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine