How to Organize Daily Activities with the Chandler Project
Having a busy schedule can definitely make you feel overwhelmed sometimes. In order to stay on track, you’ll need access to some important tools to keep you in a productive state. Most of the tools you’ll find on the Internet are free and easy to use. With a few simple suggestions, you’ll soon learn how to organize daily activities with the Chandler Project.
Instructions
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Visit the Chandler Project homepage. In order to familiarize yourself with the application before choosing to download it, view its product tour. Click the “Product Tour” link to get started. The videos are available on YouTube as well. There are two 3-minute feature tours that will provide you with the details of using the Chandler Project. While watching the product tour videos you’ll be able to learn how to enter information into the program and some of its uses.
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Click the green “Free Download” button on the Project Chandler homepage. It can successfully work on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X operating systems because it is open-sourced. After clicking the "Download" button, a pop-up window will appear. Select the "Save" button to place the downloaded file onto your computer. Make sure that it is saved to an easy-to-find location. Depending on your Internet connection, it should only take a few minutes to complete this step.
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Select the "Next" button to begin the installation process of the Chandler Project. Within a few seconds the necessary files will be installed on your computer system. Once the files have been installed on your computer, click the "Finish" button to complete the setup. The application will automatically open after doing this. A read-me file will also open unless you uncheck that option before clicking the "Finish" button.
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Launch the Chandler Project by clicking the desktop icon or opening it from the programs listed in the Start menu if it does not open after finishing the setup process. The first time you access the application, a “Get Started” browser page will open as well. It will contain vital information about maneuvering through the features of the Chandler Project. Take a few minutes to review the information and even bookmark it for later access.
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Open the activation link that was sent to your registered email address. You’ll need to click this link in order to share data with others and back up your stored information. After clicking this link, visit the Chandler Hub webpage to register for a new account. Enter a new username, your first name, last name, valid email address and a password. In order to successfully create an account, you’ll also need to read and agree to the terms of service. Click the "Submit" button when you are finished.
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Link your newly created Chandler Hub account with the Chandler Project. This can be easily done by clicking the File menu located at the top of the application and then selecting the Accounts option. An Account Preferences window will pop up for you to edit. Make sure that Chandler Hub Sharing is highlighted by clicking onto it. Then type a descriptive name or leave the default, and enter your username and password. Select the "OK" button when this has been completed.
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Organize your work and personal life by adding important events and appointments to the Chandler Project. You can do this by manually entering the information or subscribing to web-based calendars. If you’d like to manually add an appointment or event, just right-click on an available space, click "New," and then select "Event" from the drop-down window. Add the details to the left side of the application and customize it according to your needs. The information will automatically appear on your calendar. If you already have several online calendars, place them in one centralized location.
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Subscribe to your web-based calendars by selecting "Share" from the menu bar at the top of the application. Click the "Subscribe" button and a pop-up window will appear. You’ll need to gain access to the URL of this stored calendar. Gmail users can get this information by opening the settings page in the calendar section, click the calendars they’d like to add, and then click the private "ICAL" button to copy the link location. Paste it into the Chandler Project’s URL window and press the "Subscribe" button.
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Tips & Warnings
Always use a high-speed Internet connection when downloading and syncing applications.
Don't share your private calendar information with others you do not know.