Remember that 3 minutes I told you about. Were I get to read something. Ok, so I'm a slow reader. I need more then 3 minutes.

This is were Instapaper comes in. At its core it is both a web service that saves URLs and a iOS app to read those saved articles. Go to Instapaper.com to sign up. The web service is free.

Usage:

Drag the bookmarklet to your browsers bookmarks. There are instructions here
Start saving articles for reading.

There isn't another step unless you have a iOS device. If you would like more information go here.

If you decide you would like to use more than just the web interface and have articles on your device for offline browsing you can purchase the Instapaper app from the AppStore. I say purchase because the app cost $4.99. Worth every penny. once the app is installed you sign in with your username and password and the device grabs up to the most recent 500 articles. You can make folders for savings and categorizing stories. There is also a straight archive that is just that, an archive. You can add via in app purchase search for $3.99 for 3 months.

You can also use this service to send articles to your Kindle. There is a fee associated doing that but if you are kindle user and do not intend on buying a iPad or iPhone this might interest you.

Instapaper is great app/service. I love always having something to read. Learning or laughing or simply having a place to save and archive your favorite articles or important info from your day.

The best write up I have read is here .

I'm really liking the Siri/OmniFocus integration.

Placing your tasks within the things to do list or a GTD workflow is the part that screws me up. How many times have you said to someone if it isn't in the calendar it doesn't exist? Well now I have no excuse. Not that wanted one to begin with.

It was always a worry that I wouldn't be able to use my system with Apples. The thought of Siri was great. I have been using Siri ever since getting the iPhone 4s. Communicating with my wife while driving. Adding thing to the calendar is easier with Siri. Asking a question and a setting a timer. All things that I would avoid.

While the reminders app is focused and suited for most, I was wanting more earlier. I have been using OnmiFocus for sometime. It also working better as also for reminders but also for projects and multiple action tasks.

Now that can have Siri place events in OmniFocus sky's the limit. So thanks OmniGroup for taking the time and making it work.

Michael