If you are restricted to a Windows environment, might I suggest TaskMerlin, which is a relatively cheap option. There is both a single user and a multi-user version and I use the latter to control the projects I and my small team of four have underway.

I second this. And now you can get Roboform for the iPhone and my password securing world is complete. On the web, on the browser (any browser), and no on my phone. Cheers Leitchy

I first picked up science fiction when I read Heinlein's Tunnel in the Sky as a 14yo, but the following year, I was completely hooked when I found EE 'Doc' Smith's Skylark series. I found and devoured the Lensman series later on, and that completed my baptism. I second the comments about Anne McCaffrey's Dragons of Pern series. Love 'em, and re-read them regularly; it's like visiting old friends. Asimov's Robot series is also good stuff to feed young minds. There are a lot of good Asimov anthologies out there too, although probably a lot are out of print. Same for Heinlein. I'd recommend some Poul Anderson, too, to introduce the concept of harder science fiction. Orion Shall Rise is a good one. Finally, I can't leave a recommended reading list without mentioning Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan series. Wonderfully written space opera about the capers of a physically handicapped but brilliant military-minded dwarf; I love the squiggly-minded little man! And he has a great supporting cast of characters, too. :) Whatever you decide, enjoy!