[mikeanite]

if i want to keep record of a certain stat, what's the simples/best/easiest program for that?

[FourLengthsClear]

A spreadsheet application like MS Excel.

[Toples]

i my self use google spreadsheet so i can access my data from anywhere i am

[Sawyer]

Pen and Paper.

[u21c3f6]

Pen and Paper.

Hammer and chisel.

Joe.

[That Foreign Guy]

I use two piles of rocks.

[Sawyer]

You keep record in Excel. All your documents are gone if your hard disk is crashed. Not to mention, other threats such as virus, trojan, hacking etc.

Also some people switch between 2-3 computers during the day. For example, I'm using 2 laptop, 1 desktop pc. In which computer I will save my excel?

Pen and paper is cool.

[Borat38]

Pen and paper is fine, but the amount of time to take down each stat is horribly inefficient, not to mention prone to human error.

Use Google Docs if you want an MS Excel-like interface without the risk of a virus/PC crash jinxing your efforts. Google will be the caretaker of your docs.

[Vegas_bond]

You keep record in Excel. All your documents are gone if your hard disk is crashed. Not to mention, other threats such as virus, trojan, hacking etc.

Also some people switch between 2-3 computers during the day. For example, I'm using 2 laptop, 1 desktop pc. In which computer I will save my excel?

Pen and paper is cool.

A regular backup of your files is a good idea.

[sportscash]

You keep record in Excel. All your documents are gone if your hard disk is crashed. Not to mention, other threats such as virus, trojan, hacking etc.

Also some people switch between 2-3 computers during the day. For example, I'm using 2 laptop, 1 desktop pc. In which computer I will save my excel?

Pen and paper is cool.

I agree because 6 months ago i lost 3 years worth of data which was a lot of work gone.

[mikeanite]

i need to keep a delay record of the data and update it everyday.

[DevilCheese]

I use an abacus

[mminkovski]

excel for large amount of data (with lot's of formulas etc..)

google docs if need just a simple spreadsheet

[WinBig2011]

I would say one data entry program (Excel) would be sufficient. Then always back up your file with a protected flash drive. Using a flash drive also makes it mobile when needed. ...just don't lose it.

[goblue12]

TomG created a decent spreadsheet over at the twoplustwo forums.

Here's a link for the download

http://www.mediafire.com/?c935039q8q6srs3

[mikeanite]

haha, i gave you double points x)

[Hexogen15]

Make your own in excel, it will be better than that one posted.

[Borat38]

Well now that Dropbox is here, any format will do, and there isn't any need for backup hard drives either.

[Wrecktangle]

Set up a gmail account and mail the Excel sheet to yourself.

Years later when that is full, set up another account.

To have it doubly backed up, set up two accounts.