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Re: ToodleDo Desktop Application – Update

Shaun — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:24:42 -0000

Peter - Nozbe.. doesn't sync to Toodledo as it has it's own cloud/web app. It does, however, seamlessly integrate Evernote/Dropbox so you can access notes/files from within the Nozbe client/web app.

Re: Organizational Entropy

Asd — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:14:27 -0000

thanks tommarw my exam and i found this thanks for 5 marks

Re: ToodleDo Desktop Application – Update

Emidio — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:49:40 -0000

Task Unifier is not free - at least not the sync. You can use free WITHOUT syncing with ToodleDo, but this way it's almost useless: cannot stand withouth sync.
So, basically it's a payd app presented as free. As they say in a smal lline on their site: "The plugins can be free or not.". And the only plugin you really need to make it works, it isn't.

Considering you've to pay it too, TaskAngel is a far better choice.

Re: How to Retire Rich – Abridged

Jason — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:19:20 -0000

1)Turn on computer
2)type on keys
3)????
4)Profit!

Re: The network is your laptop

Peter Mangiafico — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:14:25 -0000

Jim Croft Stranger stuff has happened. Apple almost went bankrupt in the mid-90s.

I have a similar strategy - use cloud storage and apps, but try to keep offline backups just in case. It's great having your data whenever you need it, but Internet connections cannot be relied up. Dropbox has the right idea in this regard.

Re: The network is your laptop

Jim Croft — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:02:23 -0000

Somehow, I don't see Google being bought out and taken over by Oracle any time soon. ;)
I am progressively running my personal personal on-line digital life more and more as a Google shop, but always looking to have a local cache of the data, and some local app to run it. It is working well, but I am a bit uneasy with being dependent on a private corporation an a bunch of suits who can and do change the rules at any time.
I am working to the 'Dropbox' model - use the cloud for sync and backup where you can, but keep a local (or alternative site) copy of everything and a 'plan B' (and C) to get at it.
Also, while there are perfectly adequate FOSS solutions out there, I won't be subscribing to an operating environment, even if it does mean making a few concessions and compromises.

Re: ToodleDo Desktop Application – Update

Tema Frank — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:53:27 -0000

If you'd like to see how I set up Toodledo to work with GTD, see http://www.temafrank.com/2011/...

Re: How to protect yourself on open WiFi networks

Anthony Goddard — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:36:10 -0000

There's also a FF extension called BlackSheep which will show if someone is using firesheep on your network (while also making it difficult for them to do so) and extensions that will force your browser to use TLS where possible on sites which support it.

Re: Kitchen Renovation – Day 1

plumbing — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:46:30 -0000

Kitchen renovations takes a lot of planning. Homeowners should not rush things.

Re: My experience at the Google Summer of Code Mentor Summit

Peter Mangiafico — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:12:07 -0000

@Dirk Haun
Indeed – I noticed many iPhones, Macbooks, laptops running Windows, iPads, etc. I myself own an iPhone and Macbook Pro. Do I like Apple’s closed model for the iPhone? Nope, and there are still many unstable apps (probably due to the lack of built-in garbage collection in iOS). But it’s a great user experience.

Re: My experience at the Google Summer of Code Mentor Summit

Dirk Haun — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:03:31 -0000

Regarding your comment about the iPhone and the user experience: I was actually considering to hold a (brainstorming) session about that topic. While open source seems to accomplish great technical solutions, the overall usability / user experience seems to be lacking. And I was wondering what we could do about that.

Full disclosure: I was carrying around an iPad the entire weekend ...

Re: ToodleDo Desktop Application – Update

Peter Mangiafico — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:38:57 -0000

Thanks for the comments folks, and while my intention is not to take potshots at applications, I do agree that I these are by no means extensive reviews, they are just impressions. I spent about an evening with each application and have purchased neither (which means I don't have the latest versions). I've added a disclaimer to the post to make this clear.

TaskSurfer indeed uses the Mac Mail folder three pane setup, but the look is just not right in my opinion (icons, toolbars, colors, etc.) It's not a big deal for most, but honestly, I don't think the Mail setup is the right approach for a to-do app anyway. It is certainly the most logical from a developer/data perpective, but I don't think it's the way most people work with their to-do lists.

Re: ToodleDo Desktop Application – Update

Dave — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:32:14 -0000

"...and one of the features I like the best is the ability to press a key combination from anywhere and have a mini window come up to enter a new task."

Seriously? You never figured out that TaskSurfer has that feature? Kind of mystified by your definition of "Mac like", too. TaskSurfer, for good or bad, looks a lot like Mail. That toolbar needs to be fixed, though.

As for TaskAngel's "OS integration", it's not even clear what you think is missing. Drag and drop (it has that)? Global hotkeys (has that, too)? It sounds like you're just taking petty potshots at applications you really didn't spend a lot of time with.

Re: ToodleDo Desktop Application – Update

Dan — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:13:27 -0000

If you’d like a tool for managing your time and projects, you can use this web-application inspired by David Allen’s GTD:

Gtdagenda.com

You can use it to manage and prioritize your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
Comes with a mobile version too, and with an Android app.

Re: ToodleDo Desktop Application – Update

Jordan — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:45:52 -0000

I like the TaskAngel app for the desktop and I use the "Ultimate Todos" app on my iphone. This app is awesome though there have been no active development on it since April of 2009! That being said, they really developed it right the first time b/c I've had no problems with it. Our big dilemma is that my wife has a Windows Mobile HTC and she's not able to easily access our Toodledo acct from her phone unless she's online. That's no good!

I'll keep looking on your blog for updates ;-)

Re: ToodleDo Desktop Application – Update

Transisto — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:22:03 -0000

On TaskAngel there is still a lot of work to be done on the UI before "OS specific integration".

Current integration are :
Having a pop-up when a task is due ,
global hotkeys to add task / consult
add to this the increased speed and availability

To me, this alone is well worth 20$

I there is a lot to come, updated are frequent, but it is surprising there is so little activity in his forum.

Thank's for the update

Re: Can the Internet change your brain?

Peter Mangiafico — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:50:17 -0000

Indeed - reading patterns on a laptop vs a book are quite different. I've found reading on an iPhone is definitely an improvement over a laptop, but still not the same as a real book. I've yet to try an iPad or Kindle.

Re: Can the Internet change your brain?

lisa — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:51:47 -0000

Ok, I've been looking for a book on this subject, because I absolutely believe this is true. I've noticed the difference in how I process information from a book vs. the web and I am glad to know there's a science to why.

Re: The Plan to Develop a ToodleDo Desktop Application

Stefan — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:43:05 -0000

Great project, that link is really missing. Hurry up!

Re: The Plan to Develop a ToodleDo Desktop Application

Peter Mangiafico — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:37:24 -0000

Sort of -- there is not currently active coding going on. Instead we are trying to figure out exactly what/how it should work. The market for productivity applications is very saturated, I'm not sure it makes sense to build another full-fledged app, which makes me lean towards something very lean that focuses on the core aspect of having ToodleDo tasks offline. Best bet is to subscribe to the email list which I'll use to let folks when if/when something is released:

http://www.mangiafico.org/mail...

Re: The Plan to Develop a ToodleDo Desktop Application

Michelle — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:12:43 -0000

Still working on this? Am very interested.

Re: The Plan to Develop a ToodleDo Desktop Application

Michael Diamant — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:29:18 -0000

Just came across your blog. Would love to see this app.

Re: The Plan to Develop a ToodleDo Desktop Application

Jonathan Feldman — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:04:45 -0000

Let us know when your app is ready for testing. Sounds good!

Re: The Plan to Develop a ToodleDo Desktop Application

Peter Mangiafico — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:51:11 -0000

@Nicolas Lambert Interesting - I haven't looked into Eclipse RCP but I will check it out now. Thanks for the suggestion.

Re: The Plan to Develop a ToodleDo Desktop Application

iangoldsmid — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:29:00 -0000

really pleased about this - thanks for doing this Peter