This entry was posted in Apps, Productivity, Project-based learning and tagged productivity, Project-Based Learning, smartphone, software by Arlene Courtney. Both the mobile and Mac versions are great pieces of software although I really like the convenience of the iPad version for use anywhere an idea strikes me. The developer’s website indicates that educational discounts are available upon request. iThoughtsX licensing allows the software to be installed on multiple computers as long as only one person is using it at any one time. Want to try before you buy? You can download a free 14 day trial for iThoughtsX from Toketaware. You can purchase iThoughtsX either from the developer’s ( Toketaware) website or from the Mac App Store. Although this might seem to be a bit expensive, computer mind mapping tools often range in price from $100-$300. ![]() To celebrate the launching of iThoughts for iOS 7, the Mac version is also on sale for $48 which is 20% off the normal price. When your mind map is complete, you can export it in a variety of ways including OPML, PDF and HTML for sharing or for use with other applications. You can move your maps easily between your i-devices and Mac via iCloud, Dropbox, etc. In addition to the mobile app, there is a companion application for the Mac called iThoughtsX. However, for a limited time it is available for $1.99 in the iOS App Store which is 80% off the regular price. Since this release is essentially a new app, if you already own iThoughts HD, you will need to purchase it again. iThoughts HD, a great iPad mind mapping tool, has been totally rewritten from the ground up and was released May 13 with a new name, iThoughts for iOS 7 which is universal for both the iPhone and iPad. OmniOutliner is superb IMO but I find syncing rather tricky.I have been playing around with mind mapping tools lately and found out that an app I really like has been updated and is on sale. But if you don’t use them, and prefer a more straightforward task list and reminders app, OmniFocus can be total overkill where its feature-richness actually gets in the way. I agree that OmniFocus is a great app but (big but) only if you’re heavily into the GTD methodology and use reviews and contexts and perspectives and dependencies etc. That said, I think I’ll give Things 3 a go. Costs about $9 a month which might seem a lot but it includes 2Do, CleanMyMacX, Gemini, Journey, Aeon Timeline, iThoughts mind-mapping and a ton of other stuff I use that would cost far more if bought individually. I’ve asked them several times what’s going on but they just dismiss the idea that visual appeal has any importance.Īnyone else use Setapp? It’s a Mac-specific collection of useful productivity software tools, mainly task lists, project management, timers & calendars, writing and blogging aids, Mac maintenance tools and much more. It astonishes me that the developers don’t see how terribly off-putting this is. The iPad app is so ugly I can barely look at it. But the interface is like something from the mid 1990s. It’s cheap, powerful, and multi-platform. I love the idea of Toodledo and have used it on and off for several years. Check it out at įireTask is one that was mentioned in a prior post and it too doesn’t get a lot of mention. It’s also elegant and functional and they have a web-app for your desktop and iOS and Android phone apps. ![]() One App that I don’t hear mentioned much that was developed specifically to support GTD is Nirvana. But lately they’ve picked up the pace, and I like what they are doing with regards to integration with the Apple Watch and Siri. I will say that in the Things 2 era, development was SLOW. And the few features people complain it’s lacking - isn’t really a need for me. Samick verna vs bear montana, Exit festival 2014 croatia, 2nd puc results 2012 march. I’ve been a user since the original Things, and occasionally try a new app/system for a while, but keep coming back to me. Icu psychosis after open heart surgery, Roadster vs sportive. ![]() And I highly prioritize elegance and style. I only use Apple products so while I do want something that works (and syncs) across all my devices, I do not care if it’s web-based or cross-platform. Etc.įor me - I like to follow GTD principles, though I’m not a purist. If you want ultimately flexibility and “deep task planning” - something like OmniFocus would be a good fit. Picking the best app for YOU depends on what you are looking for, how you like to work, and what you deem important. (Plus some Kanban style apps like Trello, etc.) I’ve tried many - Omnifocus, Firetask, 2Do, Appigo’s To Do, Things, and Nirvana, etc. They can ALL work - but the “best one” is the one you can stick with!! My opinion is that to-do lists are kind of like diets.
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