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I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Re: I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Post by lelanthran »

btilly wrote: post #284
Igrom wrote: post #92

Reading through the comments under this thread, there are many users who swear by a plain text file, but who then build quite a lot of snowflake software to regain functionality offered by more structured TODO applications. That includes: - having your computer alert you to things that come up - being able to tag notes - being able to add events to a calendar - being able to set priority of tasks - expecting prioriti…

You give a long list of features that I don't want. And then go on to encourage everyone to switch text editors, and adopt a specific plugin that happens to work in the way that you personally like. As a vim user, this is kind of what I have come to expect from emacs users. Honestly, I'm glad that you've found something that works well for you. But I hope that some day you internalize the fact that other people aren'…

> As a vim user, this is kind of what I have come to expect from emacs users.

I'm a vim user, with two exceptions:

1. SLIME

2. Org mode

There's a vim plugin for org mode that I used to use, but TBH, Emacs excels at org mode.

Re: I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Post by bachmeier »

I've never found that emailing to a todo.txt file works very well. Seriously, though, if your only goal is to make a long list of things you don't want to forget, use a text file, paper, or any system you want. I get a boatload of things to do in my email. Forwarding the message to a task manager reduces a lot of stress.

Another thing for me is the ability to capture files or take pictures. I just can't do that with todo.txt in an efficient way. Being able to grab my phone and snap a picture or create a new task and upload a file is hard to beat. I can later come back and add some comments.

Re: I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Post by lemontheme »

I prefer keeping everything in one file as well, since even the act of creating a new file is sometimes enough of a hassle for me to skip jotting something important down.

Question for fellow one-file'ers: what do you on mobile? My problem in the past was that all plain text editor apps on iOS open files at the top, which meant scrolling all the way down every time I opened my notes file.

These days I use NotePlan, but I don't really use enough of its features to justify continuing my subscription (the dev is really great though).

Re: I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Post by thesuitonym »

lemontheme wrote: post #333

I prefer keeping everything in one file as well, since even the act of creating a new file is sometimes enough of a hassle for me to skip jotting something important down. Question for fellow one-file'ers: what do you on mobile? My problem in the past was that all plain text editor apps on iOS open files at the top, which meant scrolling all the way down every time I opened my notes file. These days I use NotePlan, b…

I don't use a to do file, but I do keep notes in (mostly) a single text file, and I just have them on a server exposed to the internet. When I need to read/write something I SSH to the box and use Vim to update the note.

I wouldn't recommend this if you didn't already have a server set up for other reasons, but it might be a useful option for some commenters here.

Re: I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Post by jshen »

lemontheme wrote: post #333

I prefer keeping everything in one file as well, since even the act of creating a new file is sometimes enough of a hassle for me to skip jotting something important down. Question for fellow one-file'ers: what do you on mobile? My problem in the past was that all plain text editor apps on iOS open files at the top, which meant scrolling all the way down every time I opened my notes file. These days I use NotePlan, b…

I use obsidian. It's markdown, and can sync across devices.

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Post by jannesan »

lemontheme wrote: post #333

I prefer keeping everything in one file as well, since even the act of creating a new file is sometimes enough of a hassle for me to skip jotting something important down. Question for fellow one-file'ers: what do you on mobile? My problem in the past was that all plain text editor apps on iOS open files at the top, which meant scrolling all the way down every time I opened my notes file. These days I use NotePlan, b…

How about writing new things at the top of the file? If you use dates as sections you can still add new things at the bottom of the current day, but you always have current day at top.

Re: I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Post by moi2388 »

xz18r wrote: post #67
moi2388 wrote: post #2

I am not a fan of Emacs whatsoever (I find it a buggy mess where everything works only 80%), but org mode is absolutely fantastic for this.

>I find it a buggy mess where everything works only 80% I don't want to be mean but calling Emacs a buggy mess sounds like a skill issue.

Probably. Cant get a good IDE with debugging for c#, can’t get emails with events etc to sync two way with all my providers, same with calendars, etc.

Re: I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Post by jrowen »

TurkishPoptart wrote: post #257
jrowen wrote: post #255

I'm also a fan of the minimalist approach, having settled on a combination of Notes app and temporary paper lists. When I'm feeling overwhelmed and really need to knock out some tasks, nothing beats pencil and paper for me. I recently came across the Analog product from Ugmonk and I love it. It's basically just a dedicated little wood holder for you desk, and different types of cards. I use the blank lined cards. htt…

$70 for a cute wooden card holder. Holy moly!

What perspective are you coming from where that is a crazy amount? If it works for one it will become a part of their daily life. Seems pretty reasonable to me. Most pairs of pants cost at least that much unless you're of the "I only shop at Costco/Target" mindset.

I'm sure you could get a knockoff or DIY and save a few bucks but I appreciate the thought that's gone into their designs.

Re: I tried every todo app and ended up with a .txt file

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Post by sandcat_ »

lemontheme wrote: post #333

I prefer keeping everything in one file as well, since even the act of creating a new file is sometimes enough of a hassle for me to skip jotting something important down. Question for fellow one-file'ers: what do you on mobile? My problem in the past was that all plain text editor apps on iOS open files at the top, which meant scrolling all the way down every time I opened my notes file. These days I use NotePlan, b…

Just add new notes and tasks at the top? I find that it means less important tasks tend to settle towards the bottom, and I’ll periodically go and reshuffle things as required.
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