For scheduling a meeting with a ragtag band of independent contractors or taking a poll about where to go for lunch, Doodle is a quick, no-hassle service that gets the job done. You don't even have to waste time signing up for an account (although you can). Doodle appointments export as ICS files that you can add to most calendar apps, and you can quickly embed invitations and polls on any Website for easy access. ()

At this point, Remember the Milk has handily earned a place on our list of tried-and-true productivity boosters. In fact, several of our staffers (including this author) use it daily for GTD (Getting Things Done)-style life management. Type any to-do idea into the 'Add a new task' field, and it's ready to track. Add due dates, tags, priority rankings, and repeat intervals all in the same field. You can share lists with other RTM users for group projects, too. And when your list grows long, you can create custom search-and-sort lists on the fly and save them for quick viewing.

RTM boasts a sweet set of mobile apps and third-party add-ons, and it especially comes to life on , where its 2x3 home-screen widget keeps your most important list within view at all times. Basic Web access is free, but the $25 pro version adds mobile access--well worth the price. ()