Let’s face it: not only is the internet everywhere, but computers are now in everyone’s pocket. So it doesn’t really make sense to manage your tasks and to-do’s on a desktop, because your smartphone is just oh-so convenient for accessing your tasks and information right when you actually need to. And oh so convenient for adding new tasks on-the-fly, before they slip out of your mind.
Wunderlist is a free task management software that can be used on a PC, iOS or Android device, or on a web browser. It stores user data in the in the cloud, and has a simple and accessible interface that nonetheless manages to provides considerable depth and functionality, such as sharing/collaborating with other Wunderlist users and publishing tasks online.
As of this writing, Wunderlist Supports Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android. It can also be accessed via a web app.
Here are some notes on this one:
PROS:
- The interface: is attractive and intuitive. Employs the item “starring” device (as in Gmail for example) as well as categorizing tasks into GTD-style lists. Tabs on the bottom can filter by time period (today’s tasks, this week, etc.) The same interface is employed across devices, which is neat.
- Sharing lists: you can share your list of tasks with other Wunderlist users or upload them to the cloud and get a public URL to send to anyone (even if they do not use the app). Alternately, you can email your list in a single click.
- Notes: not so obvious is the fact that you can add a note to each entry, making this a good cloud-based notes app.
- Backgrounds: can be customized; users can choose from a handful or pre-installed themes.
CONS: (or how this software can be even better)
- Need to support Alarms/Alerts: there are people who will not use any task manager (esp. on a smartphone) if it doesn’t support alerts. (I know because I married one)
- More backgrounds: even better, allowing users to upload their own images as background.
The verdict: this software is just terrific, and very well done. It manages to present a unified interface across PCs and devices that is very contemporary and user friendly, while simultaneously packing a lot of horsepower under the hood. It would be even better if they implemented the suggestion in my wish list above!
I am happily using Wunderlist as my main task management app, and so far have been loving it.
[Thanks go to user Panzer for letting me know about this program]
Version tested: 1.2.1 (on Windows)
Compatibility: WIndows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android (so far)
Go to the program home page to download the latest version (approx. 26.5 megs for the Windows version).
another big downside for the app is that it does not support proxy, which means you can’t use it in the work place.
This is the only thing that stops me from using this nice app.
Other downsides:
- Does not support recurrent tasks
- Does not support priority
- Does not support location
2Do has more features.
But its simplicity is also a strength.
Other downsides:
- Does not support recurrent tasks
- Does not support priority
- Does not support location
2Do has more features.
But its simplicity is also a strength.
I had stumbled upon this before but wasn’t aware they expanded to mobile apps. Very cool. I’m using Remember the Milk now but it’s very bland. Wunderlist, on the other hand, is freaking gorgeous.
Unfortunately, the lack of recurring tasks is a big issue for me. I may see if I can work past it for now – just for the beautiful and unified experience.
better is GeeTeeDee (minimalistic)
And…. why do they (wunderlist) need permission to read my personal contact data? I would appreciate unbiased reviews… or else I will stop visiting your website.