FOR PROJECT MANAGERS...

IS THERE AN ONLINE SERVICE THAT LETS ME KEEP TRACK OF DIFFERENT WORK PROJECTS?
Let's say that you're in charge of various different projects at work — and each one has a different set of people working on it. Keeping track of completion levels, team involvement, challenges and obstacles can be quite a task. A collaboration tool called Trello (www.trello.com) might be the answer. The service is free but you need to create an account to get started (only name, email ID and password are required). Once you start, each project can be a 'board' — the board provides an overview of the project — it tells you which team members are working on it, which tasks need to get done, displays due dates and offers checklists. You can invite people to your Trello page by email. You can also attach files to a board, add images and embed videos for all the members to see. Everything (including communication) stays secure with SSL encryption. A notification system will keep you updated of new events in real-time. And as the makers Fog Creek software suggest, Trello is not just for keeping track of projects, but you can use it if you're a freelancer (to keep track of clients), to help plan an event, as a personal to-do list or just figure out a use depending on what you need to get done. HITESH RAJ BHAGAT in ET