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No good GTD software for Windows?
03/28/08
No good GTD software for Windows?
Unfortunately, I'm beginning to think there is no decent GTD software for Windows.
I don't want anything that integrates with Outlook. I don't use Outlook.
I want something standalone. Plain and simple. Something where I can create tasks, organize them into projects, tag them into contexts and filter them a million different ways.
Searching on the web keeps pointing me towards Tudumo, which, frankly looks awesome on paper (I mean on the web). I also feels pretty good when you install it.
Now try creating 639 tasks (basically I copy/pasted a part of my todo list for b2evolution) and the thing turns into a slow bloated .NET application nightmare.
Who needs a todo list manager when you only have 10 things to do anyway ?
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Ouch :) Sorry 'bout that - there is a focus on <200 items and making that slick as possible (wrapping text/auto-height - costs processor time), but I have tested it up to 500 items so maybe I should re-check.Possible fix - add some tags and restart so not everything is visible at the same time. Tudumo only generates controls when they're first used so if not all are visible/loaded then it should speed up.
03/31/08 @ 10:06
Richard it is "workable" when the view is filtered down by some tag. However, whenever I change the filtering I have to wait again. It is definitely slick but it is extremely inefficient when you have more things to do.
03/31/08 @ 14:58
So far, we've researched 101+ GTD software apps on almost all platforms. The results are maintained here (click link above):http://www.priacta.com/Articles/Comparison_of_GTD_Software.php
New titles and verified features are added almost daily.
Some of these titles do well with large numbers of tasks. You should ask the Resident Geek (link on page) to do a review specifically for non-Outlook apps that do well with lots of tasks.
We do this research to support our coaching and training services.
P.S. New dimensions of information will be added soon that may help even more, so check back. Let us know if this helps you find what you're looking for. Suggestions are appreciated.
04/22/08 @ 05:46
I'll work on it! I think there are a few quick-wins I can get in indexing larger data sets. Thanks for the pointer.
04/23/08 @ 18:45
Keep watching! After switching back to the PC from the Mac I have a ton of things I miss from the two big hitters of GTD (namely Kinkless and OmniFocus). I'm working on a remedy to this particular itch that I'll announce within the next couple of months.
04/30/08 @ 19:40
Don't stray too far from the Mac world ;)I had been using TaskPaper for the Mac for some time, but there wasn't a windows alternative. So, I released TodoPaper, a lightweight GTD tool. Check it out here:
http://widefido.com/products/todopaper/
Best,
Jordan
05/06/08 @ 18:35
Comment from: dan [Visitor]
For implementing GTD you might try out this web-based application:Gtdagenda.com
You can use it to manage your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
A mobile version is available too.
As with the last update, now Gtdagenda has full Someday/Maybe functionality, you can easily move your tasks and projects between "Active", "Someday/Maybe" and "Archive". This will clear your mind, and will boost your productivity.
Hope you like it.
06/06/08 @ 11:15
Comment from: dan [Visitor]
With the new added iCal feed, now you can subscribe to Gtdagenda with third party services like Google Calendar or Apple iCal, and stay up-to-date with your Gtdagenda tasks.
07/03/08 @ 22:25
Comment from: Shafqat Ahmed [Visitor]
I can feel what you are saying. I tried almost all of the GTD softwares on windows, and none worked for me. I hate outlook, use thunderbird instead. I did not want any email based solutions either. Nothing worked for me. But recently I am getting things done with TodoList, a open source free software. The best thing is that it is fully keyboard friendly and I dont have to touch the mouse. I loved it so much that I wrote a blog post about it. You might find it helpful.
http://www.shafqatahmed.com/2008/07/getting-things.html
07/05/08 @ 08:44
Comment from: Jimy [Visitor]
Wouldn't it make sense for you to use an online app ?Myself, I'm having good experience with http://www.taskwriter.com when it comes to speed.
07/17/08 @ 22:28
Comment from: Andrew [Visitor]
I've recently released a personal database program, which can also be used as GTD - http://sites.google.com/site/rocketdm/gtd-software
No slowdowns on 1000s of records, might be the one you're looking for.
Best wishes,
Andrew
03/07/09 @ 19:32
Comment from: harry [Visitor]
You may want to check out http://www.GoalsOnTrack.com, a very nicely built web app designed for tracking goals and todo lists, and has time tracking. It's clear, focused, easy to navigate, worth a try.
05/19/09 @ 18:56
Comment from: Sean [Visitor]
http://doit.im would be a good choice for Windows, it's free and build on Adobe AIR
10/08/09 @ 05:09
You can try our new software GTD Tree, maybe it will fulfill your needs ...
11/06/09 @ 13:48
I wrote 'Get It Done' which is an easy to use web based task and project manager. If you have an iPhone you can sync your tasks too.http://getitdoneapp.com
12/29/09 @ 20:28
for windows i use
Comment from: Marketroid [Visitor]
Francois, I agree with you that it is really hard to find decent GTD Software :( Some tools are too simple and others have nothing common with GTD tasks. All guys here have already mentioned some basic GTD tools.
Read this article -
http://xedant.com/information-management-tool-getting-things-done
It should give you some fresh ideas.
01/28/10 @ 13:56
Try uTodo(Free)/uOrganized... you may like them.
Comment from: Chris [Visitor] 
Does it have to be Windows App? I use Nozbe and although it is a web app, I can access from just about any type of computer, from anywhere, including any smart phone.It closely follows GTD with Projects, Contexts, Next Actions, and Inbox.
Nozbe has a great feature of allowing you to email yourself tasks (or forward emails) to your to do list.
Additionally, you can bulk enter your tasks.
There is an offline version in the works, but not yet released. When that happens, it should answer all of your requirements.
06/08/10 @ 00:55
Comment from: Productivity Scientific [Visitor]
Take a look at GTD Timer - it supports David Allen's Two Minute rule as well as many other techniques for GTD followers like Pomodoro Technique.It is highly customizable, optimized for control with keystrokes and has unique feature called "presets".
07/25/10 @ 09:28
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