For those who find getting there is all of the fun

Over at 43folders.com, which creator Merlin Mann labels “a bunch of tricks, hacks and other cool stuff,” the geek mind meets classic productivity tips with a sparkly sense of awe. Yes, Mann and company navigate the world of computer code with ease. But the thrill of discovery here is in “life hacks” for getting things done in classically simple ways.

Thus, “the Hipster PDA” -- a stack of 3-by-5 cards held together with a binder clip (for, yes, writing things down). And, for April, an amusingly handy list of “hacks” for smoothing the nonvirtual side of life that opens with “1. Pencils are a great way to write things down” and winds through “16. Consider using a desk.”

Life is simple. Remembering the simple stuff? That might take a hack ...