Q: I saw Lifehacker had a post the other week about great to-do management tools. They're practical and all, but I want something that doesn't look like a derivative of a spreadsheet. Do you have any suggestions for fun apps or tools to help manage to-do lists?
A: If you aren't playing with super personal info and enjoy the convenience of the cloud, services like Evernote and Droplist are both great options since you always get a backed up copy of your notes away from the rain.
For those that like things short and sweet, Teuxdeux is a great choice since it integrates its dead-simple online web app with the companion iPhone app available for a small fee.
For more collaborative to-do's, Cozi (a service recommended by one of Lifehacker's readers) offers a nice web app that allows multiple users to share due dates, track work, and set milestones to get all your ducks in order. Even the lazy ones.
If you're more of a calendar geek and have everything synced to your iPhone or Android, then Agenda is a good choice since it allows you to pull up everything in an eerily sexy manner. Who would've thought one can make calendars a joy to look at?
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What about Wunderlist?
I've tried most & have settled on Teuxdeux. It's 'auto pushing' of unfinished tasks to the next day is a godsend. Other notable features: intuitive interface (fun too), 'someday' container. I could go on but the main reason why I love it is it's actually changed the way I think & organize tasks. I rarely stick in tasks that end up unfinished which I think is testament to this apps quality. It's a very personal & subjective thing but I actually like the fact that it doesn't have reminders or alarms for tasks I haven't completed. It achieves this in a more subtle, simple & delightful manner which works better for me and how I think. Anyway, do try it out :D
Wunderlist is cool, too!
A third call for Wunderlist. I think it doesn't really matter what you use, but rather that you use it. An organizer doesn't do you any good if you don't use it all the time.
The correct answer is "Wunderlist".
I've tried Zenbe. I've tried GroceryGetter. I won't pay for Evernote.
Wunderlist will cure what ails you.
I use The Hit List... great app that let's me fly with full-keyboard control & modifications. Great app.
One vote for simplicity. Just send yourself an e-mail. If your inbox is too full you can also just add "task:" to the subject and set an autoforward rule to move task items to a different folder (however this is no-where near as convenient as just using your inbox).
Why i like this:
- I already check email all the time
- Its the most cross platform solution the world has ever seen
- Easy to schedule action items to future calendar appointments so I dont have to constantly think about future work.
Not even a mention of Remember the Milk? I would be lost without it.
I like splash shopper... shopping lists by categories, travel checklist, movies to watch, gifts to buy, to do and the ability to create new lists.
Things is also a go to for me. You can schedule tasks or put into the "someday" category. Also a projects list.
At work, it outlook all the way.
I'm old school enough that I prefer my to-do list with my calendar (Franklin-Covey style, rather than David Allen GTD style). When I first looked at Wunderlist, I didn't understand the appeal at all, but all these enthusiastic responses made me go back and take another look. I really like what I see, too. Wunderlist is a true cross-platform solution that allows me to share lists - something I do a lot with my employer. The biggest weaknesses are that it doesn't handle recurring tasks and it doesn't allow for the creation of subtasks. I'm hopeful that recurring tasks will be addressed in a future update as there is a lot of robust development going on with this app.
Another big plus: it's free on all platforms, making it very easy to try it on for size. Try it, and you just might get hooked, too.
My favorite by far is ToDo http://www.appigo.com/todo The biggest selling point for me was how easy it is to create recurring tasks based on day of week/number of days/whatever. I also really like the ability to make one "project" with lots of tasks inside it.