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Getting Things Done - To Do List Software

Guest post by: Denise Griffitts

Article Overview: What to-do list program works best will depend on a number of things, including:Are your entries simple tasks or complex projects? Do you want to group or code tasks together? Is the list just for you, or will you be managing and assigning tasks to others? How do you want to archive completed tasks? Where will you access your list: On your computer, remotely, or on your iPhone? Do you want to track just the task, or additional elements like time, priority, etc.?

Getting Things Done - To Do List Software

When I was thinking about entrepreneurial productivity, I polled my virtual assistance team on their favorite productivity tools. The number-one answer: "To-Do" lists! I was surprised at the number of computer science degree techy-types who owned up to using the old-fashioned pen and paper to create their lists. I admit freely to being on this list! There is something very emotionally satisfying about old-fashioned pen and ink list making. However, in our very fast-pasted high-tech virtual world, we may want to reserve the old-fashioned way for making our Christmas lists.

What to-do list program works best will depend on a number of things, including:

• Are your entries simple tasks or complex projects?
• Do you want to group or code tasks together?
• Is the list just for you, or will you be managing and assigning tasks to others?
• How do you want to archive completed tasks?
• Where will you access your list: On your computer, remotely, or on your iPhone?
• Do you want to track just the task, or additional elements like time, priority, etc.?

There are dozens of to-do tools available, including the following:

Ta-da List

Looking for basic list capability without a lot of jazz to distract you? Then Ta-Da Lists is the answer to your prayers! Create multiple lists, share them with others, and download them to your iPhone. Free service. Find out more at tadalist.com

Remember The Milk

This is like a To-Do list on steroids with interfaces for Google Calendar and apps for Twitter, the iPhone, and the Android. Set up reminder messages to be sent via IM or email, share tasks with others, and set priorities. Free service. Find out more at RememberTheMilk.com.

TeuxDeux

With its pared-down, drag-and-drop interface, you can get started with TeuxDeux's to-do list immediately. An iPhone app is underway, but for now it's entirely browser-based, which means it's accessible from any Internet-enabled computer. Free service. Find out more at TeuxDeux.com

Toodledo

Assign priorities, tags, and deadlines, set goals, create folders, and collaborate with others via Toodledo. A robust list function lets you store all your lists and notes together. Free service. Find out more ToodleDo.com

Gmail lists

If you're already a Gmail convert, add to-do lists to your mix. Convert Gmail to tasks, integrate with your calendar, and access from your mobile device. Free service. Find out more at Google.com.

While all the bells and whistles may make your eyes glow, remember that the easier the program, the more likely you will be to use it - and that's the end goal!

If you have a terrific to-do list that you use and recommend, please share it with us!

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