The time has come to summarize the consideration of 15 organizers, the advantages and disadvantages of which were discussed. The number is really impressive, so we will conditionally divide them into four categories: solutions for business, solutions for every day, simple applications for low-power devices, and unusual programs for a narrow circle of users.
Here is a list of them in alphabetical order:
At the same time, in each category a leader is nominated who is worth paying attention to first. But our opinion is not an axiom, because people have different goals and objectives, and if in one case an organizer for games seems like a stupid idea, then in another Evernote for a business person will be a simple trash collector, and for someone a simple notepad will be the ideal solution. Well, let's get started...
Solutions for business and more
The mobile organizer is designed to serve primarily business people, since their lives are scheduled minute by minute, and a missed meeting or a report not submitted on time is similar to “death” in business. However, further we will talk not about corporate solutions, but about individual ones, which, by the way, are easy to organize and used by all employees.
Yes, as one of the readers rightly noted, Microsoft office products are designed to serve business, that is, they represent an entire management system.
At the same time, mobile Microsoft OneNote can be called a kind of beta version, which is also free and open, which means it is intended for a wide range of users.
There is no corporate chat option here, except perhaps synchronization with OneDrive, which, as you know, has a business version. At the same time, do not forget about Office 365, which is a separate product.
Ours main goal there was a diary that would allow you to quickly take notes, plan things and, if possible, assign tasks to other users. In this regard, Microsoft OneNote is suitable for both standalone and enterprise use, which is where its beauty lies.
The program is easy to understand, it is not overloaded with plugins, but this makes it no less voracious. Moreover, the integration of Microsoft into our lives is so deep that we sometimes, without hesitation, choose the products of this company.
And, indeed, there is nothing particularly to complain about, although there are other programs that can provide some competition.
And this program is Evernote. Yes, most often it is used to collect chaotic information from the network, for which the developers themselves are partly to blame. Once they created a plug-in for a PC browser that allowed them to make quick entries on the Internet, they doomed their brainchild to the nickname “garbage collector.”
If you look at it objectively, then Evernote, if handled properly, can really become an excellent work platform for a small company.
And if Microsoft OneNote may be suitable for serious and consistent people, then Evernote is truly created for creativity. Unusual opportunities for quick recording, the ability to quickly share your “sketches” of thoughts, and the design of the application itself - everything speaks of this.
Therefore, it is difficult to name a leader in the confrontation between these two applications, because they can certainly complement each other. The ideal solution would be this formula: “Microsoft OneNote + Evernote = interactive workspace.”
Cal: Any.do is an example of what not to do, although there will be those who will appreciate it. This program will especially please those who love a beautiful interface, but this organizer is still more designed for an English-speaking user.
The application itself evokes mixed feelings. On the one hand, there is a lot for which Any.do can be praised, but on the other hand, it can be scolded. If we think objectively, then we have before us an unfinished analogue of Evernote. At the same time, the functionality seems to be similar, but why it was necessary to divide the organizer into two parts remains a mystery.
So what if the program supports Google Glass? Do we have many geeks like this? In addition, the translation is only partial, and design themes are offered only as an option.
In general, if the developers haven’t brought everything to fruition and made the application (yet) free, then at least they didn’t compete in price with the crap – Evernote.
TimeMaster is a worthy (and cheaper) replacement not only for Evernote, but also for other paid organizers. As for free ones, only OneNote is ahead, but it cannot offer similar functionality. There is no need to mention the system calendar.
The only thing that prevents TimeMaster from being called a leader is the isolation of the application, that is, if you want to use it for business, you will have to get not only colleagues, but also partners on it.
Although everything in this application is thought out, and it can really serve as a good help for organizing the workflow in a small company. It would be nice to add the possibility of corporate mail, however, this can also be achieved by setting up additional “mails”.
In general, there are no bugs, everything works and is easy to configure, and in addition the program has a pretty nice interface.
Another easy-to-use to-do list app. Moreover, each task can be branched into smaller ones - this creates a whole tree, which is very convenient for doing business. At the same time, you can set a specific execution time, set a repeating cycle, set a priority. The program syncs easily and easily across all devices. At the same time, it sends smart reminders when you have arrived at the desired location.
GTasks
GTasks is a convenient task scheduler that is easy to manage on different devices. The application interface is very simple: the main menu panel has everything you need to create tasks (lists, settings). Each task is assigned a date and time, and you can set a repeat mode. To add a new task you need to write its name, you can also use voice typing.
Do it
If you don’t like to make plans for the future, but always write down your upcoming tasks, then the Do it app will become your indispensable assistant. Here all tasks are planned only for the current day and the next. Nothing except. The app's interface is as simple as its function. It looks like a simulator of two pages of a notebook. On the left side are tasks for today, on the right - for tomorrow. With the same simplicity, you mark completed tasks (they are simply crossed out). Everything is clear and very simple.
LeaderTask
A simple planner for managing affairs, both work and personal. The application allows you to structure tasks and control their implementation. In the free version, the user has access to the following functionality: adding, editing and marking tasks, access to a calendar for the years ahead, and much more. You can run the application both online and offline - everything is synchronized via the cloud. Edits and changes are immediately displayed to the entire group working on this task.
Almost every person has their own notebook or diary, in which they write down various notes and plan any plans, routines, etc. Of course, this is convenient, since it’s simply impossible to fit everything in your head, and you can always check the entries in the organizer. Diaries, organizers and various reminders help us on a daily basis to congratulate our friends on their birthday, remind us to pay for housing and communal services, the Internet, etc.
In this regard, we decided to dedicate our publication to free organizers and reminders that are designed to make our lives easier. Such organizers will remind you of upcoming events and will be especially useful for those people who spend most of their time at the computer and have smartphones based on popular operating systems.
When compiling a selection of programs, we were based on the following criteria: simplicity of the interface, convenience, mobility, versatility and a free license to use the program.
Exiland Assistant Free
Exiland Assistant Free is a powerful free organizer that allows you to maintain a customer database, store business contacts, plan tasks, and also this The best way save the contacts of your friends, relatives, colleagues or acquaintances in a convenient, structured form.
The main window of the program consists of 6 sections and groups in the form of a tree - on the left, as well as a list of records of the selected group - on the right. Even further to the right is a panel with detailed information, which can be hidden if desired.
The program has a quick database search, which allows you to instantly find any information. The diary has a clear Russian-language interface and can be used in any field of activity, even for housewives. A nice addition is the ability to remind you of birthdays and important events, store notes, recipes, passwords for programs and links to sites that you often use.
The free diary has a basic set of functions, which in many cases is sufficient, however, there are also paid versions of the organizer that significantly expand the functionality, for example, they allow you to add your own fields, provide reliable data protection, allow you to send e-mails, and also work with multiple users simultaneously with a single base. The network version of the organizer is used in organizations for calling clients, managing client events (communications, meetings, reminders), as well as congratulations by e-mail, generating DocX documents using a template (contracts, lists of people), etc.
The program is very simple and does not require installation on a PC.
PC requirements are minimal: any Windows operating system, 10 MB of disk space, screen size 1024x600 or more.
Rainlendar
Rainlendar is another free organizer that also has a paid version with advanced functionality.
We can say that the program does not have an interface; Rainlendar is displayed on the desktop in the form of a calendar, the appearance of which can be changed to your liking using supported skins (they can be downloaded from the official website of the program). In addition to the calendar, you can display other sections on the desktop in the form of stickers, for example, one sticker for holidays, a second for work, etc.
The program's functionality includes: data backup, printing, search, custom alerts, calendar, contacts and much more.
The Rainlendar program contains support for the Russian language, but in order for the interface to be in Russian, you need to download the localization language from our website.
Evernote
Evernote is a free organizing program that is mentioned more than once on our website, for example, in the previous article about applications for Windows Phone.
It is an application for collecting all kinds of information in one place. You can add text, handwritten text, voice notes, images, individual website pages, and much more to the notes you create. Only lazy people do not use this program today.
The program interface in Russian is simple and convenient. The information stored in this virtual organizer can be structured at your discretion.
Evernote can be installed on your computer, smartphone or tablet. The application allows you to synchronize data between these devices, which only significantly increases the convenience of working with this program.
In addition to the free organizers presented above, there are many more useful programs for computers that are already for a long time have not been updated by the developers, but have pretty good functionality.
Success Pack
Success Pack - has a user-friendly interface in Russian. All existing categories are presented in the form of beautiful icons located on a small panel.
Notes in the program are made in the form of stickers, each date has its own note. In Success Pack you can create a daily schedule, reminders, save the addresses of the necessary sites, add contacts and much more.
The program has many settings for working with each tool.
You can download Success Pack for free from our program catalog.
In addition to applications for computers and mobile devices, there are also online organizing services that can be accessed from anywhere and from any device with Internet access. Such services can remind you of upcoming tasks using SMS messages, letters to email or even calls to a mobile phone. In general, online organizer services have the same functionality as desktop applications. But we'll talk about them another time.
In conclusion, I would like to say that planning things and tasks is not a bad thing and allows you to cope with big amount tasks, correctly optimizing the time to complete them.
In our fast and hectic world, it is very important to do everything in time and not miss a single task. A lot depends on a properly designed daily routine. After all, the main thing is not to forget anything and save such main resources as energy and time.
A desktop organizer (if we talk about computers) or a household organizer will help with this. Let’s take a closer look at what it is and what types there are.
Why is it needed?
Unfortunately, the exact date of invention of the organizer is unknown. This probably happened soon after the appearance of the calendar, because date and event are inseparable concepts. The first ones were notches on sticks (hence the expression “Notches on your nose”). The problem was that such an “organizer” did not contain information about all the tasks that needed to be completed. People often racked their brains trying to remember what the notch was about.
This word comes from English-speaking countries and denotes an object that helps in organizing affairs and events, and reminds of an important date. Initially, it was a notepad or book with a calendar in which all planned events, addresses, contacts and other necessary information were recorded. The main purpose is to achieve effective time management in order to complete all planned activities and tasks.
Time management
Time is one of the main values in our life. Its constant lack is one of the causes of stress. Managing time is quite possible thanks to such an assistant as a calendar organizer on your desktop. Successfully managing time is his main task.
This planner is very popular among business people. There are many types of organizers available for use in various areas. All of them are designed to streamline and simplify our lives. In any area, the purpose of a desktop organizer is a clear structuring of tasks or things.
Electronic to-do planner
Electronic planners appeared more than 25 years ago. At first, these gadgets combined the functions of a calculator and a calendar with many obscure functions. With their appearance they puzzled people not familiar with higher mathematics. With the advent of mobile phones and portable technology, everything has become simpler; now many electronic devices have an organizer built into them. Let’s take a closer look at what an electronic organizer is.
An electronic desktop organizer for Windows or a smartphone is a tool that collects and stores user data with the ability to search for entered information. It monitors necessary events, helps set tasks and monitors their implementation.
You can create a simple organizer with your own hands based on an Excel table - enter phone numbers, important dates and other useful information. But it differs little from paper media. It's just a repository of information. The main function of the organizer, a reminder, is missing in this case. And there is always a risk of forgetting or missing something important. It is much more convenient to use special applications for PC or mobile.
Organizers for personal computers
To install a desktop organizer program on your PC, you need to know whether it is compatible with its operating system, since not all organizers have multi-platform versions. Basically, they are easy to install and do not require large computer capabilities.
Main functions of the scheduler program:
- calendar;
- The address book;
- Notebook;
- the ability to link an event to a date;
- planning tasks and monitoring their implementation;
- alarm clock and reminder services;
- working with email.
PC programs
One of the most bright examples desktop organizing programs serve Microsoft Outlook, which, by the way, was originally conceived as an organizing project, and not as an e-mail service. Microsoft Outlook has multifunctional organizer capabilities, but is largely underestimated by users.
EverNote is another organizer program that is available for free download. This is convenient storage and quick access not only to user records, but also to saved sites, answering machine, email, passwords, telephone contacts, etc.
TaskPrompt is a free organizer that takes up little space and has great functionality. Its difference is that tasks here are distributed by category and level of urgency - urgent, minute, hourly, daily, and so on - up to annual. The calendar with notes from this organizer can be printed.
Pichugin Organizer is a simple free organizer with a user-friendly interface. This is a contact manager, task reminders and stickers for adding tasks. The program can launch pop-up windows while working on the computer to remind you of time and tasks.
This is far from full list existing desktop organizing programs. In addition to free ones, there are many paid versions, the choice is yours.
Mobile versions
Phones or smartphones are more mobile electronic devices compared to computers and laptops. They also have a planner that can be downloaded as an app. Such assistants are quite diverse and have the ability to select certain functions taking into account the user’s type of activity.
Here are some of them:
- Microsoft OneNote is the same Microsoft product designed for Android and IOS devices. Convenient, practical, created for a wide range of users.
- Any.do - schedules tasks for iOS devices. Tasks can be created both individually and in projects. By shaking your smartphone, you can delete a task and create a new one using voice dialing.
- Wunderlist is an application for PC and smartphone. Allows you to share lists and notes with colleagues, plan, remind and control tasks. There is a free user version and a version with a subscription fee.
- LeaderTask is an application for Android and IOS, as well as an online organizer. In addition to standard organizer functions, it perfectly synchronizes tasks, files and contacts between all electronic devices, distributes tasks within the company and filters them.
Online assistants
Technologies do not stand still, and especially Internet technologies. It is not necessary to install the program, it is enough to have access to the Internet - and the organizer will always be at hand. Online planners exist in the form of programs or services. In addition to tasks such as a task list, reminders, calendar and notebook, they can contain email, a contact list and a project database.
Also very important are the functions of online assistants, such as restricting access to tasks, viewing tasks by employee or business project, synchronizing with Microsoft Outlook, and working on a mobile device.
The following online to-do planners are popular today:
- Todoist is multi-platform, has a simple interface, allows for collaboration, and is available for email services.
- YahooCalendar - has a rich interface, it is possible to maintain parallel calendars, expand them, set reminders using SMS and e-mail.
- GoogleCalendar - you can maintain joint and separate calendars in it. There is the possibility of synchronization with Microsoft Outlook, integration from Gmail, support for XML and iCal formats, and versions for mobile devices are provided.
Household organizers
Such helpers have also been used in everyday life. Sometimes we don’t even suspect that we use an organizer for certain things. After all, it can be an ordinary box or box for orderly storage of things. For example, we never thought that a photo album would become such a photo organizer.
To save time and not waste it looking for something - this is the task of a household organizer, as well as providing for this thing the right conditions storage
All kinds of covers, boxes, drawers with compartments, hanging pockets - all these types of organizers exist for a variety of household items and small things. These can be tool boxes, boxes with sewing accessories, drawers for linen, shoes and bath accessories, for children's toys and for women's jewelry, and many, many more things. Experts advise using an organizer for any things if there are about a dozen or more of them.
Every thing has its place
To choose an organizer, you need to determine what will be stored in it.
By purchasing a suitable plastic box, divided into several sections, you can store jewelry, threads, small toys, garden seeds, nails and other small items in an organized manner.
For women's cosmetics, a modular box with retractable drawers and a compartment for brushes and applicators is suitable. And for car enthusiasts, a car organizer is simply necessary, which will help store car care accessories, necessary tools and maintain order in the trunk of the car.
For office workers, there is an organizer for storing documents and office supplies. A small stand with several compartments holds items that should always be at hand - pens, pencils, buttons, markers, etc.
Hanging space organizers save square meters space and order in it. They can store everything from bathroom items to shoes, clothes and cleaning products.
The time has come to summarize the consideration of 15 organizers, the advantages and disadvantages of which were discussed. The number is really impressive, so we will conditionally divide them into four categories: solutions for business, solutions for every day, simple applications for low-power devices, and unusual programs for a narrow circle of users.
Here is a list of them in alphabetical order:
At the same time, in each category a leader is nominated who is worth paying attention to first. But our opinion is not an axiom, because people have different goals and objectives, and if in one case an organizer for games seems like a stupid idea, then in another Evernote for a business person will be a simple trash collector, and for someone a simple notepad will be the ideal solution. Well, let's get started...
Solutions for business and more
The mobile organizer is designed to serve primarily business people, since their lives are scheduled minute by minute, and a missed meeting or a report not submitted on time is similar to “death” in business. However, further we will talk not about corporate solutions, but about individual ones, which, by the way, are easy to organize and used by all employees.
Yes, as one of the readers rightly noted, Microsoft office products are designed to serve business, that is, they represent an entire management system.
At the same time, mobile Microsoft OneNote can be called a kind of beta version, which is also free and open, which means it is intended for a wide range of users.
There is no corporate chat option here, except perhaps synchronization with OneDrive, which, as you know, has a business version. At the same time, do not forget about Office 365, which is a separate product.
Our main goal was a diary that would allow us to quickly take notes, plan things and, if possible, assign tasks to other users. In this regard, Microsoft OneNote is suitable for both standalone and enterprise use, which is where its beauty lies.
The program is easy to understand, it is not overloaded with plugins, but this makes it no less voracious. Moreover, the integration of Microsoft into our lives is so deep that we sometimes, without hesitation, choose the products of this company.
And, indeed, there is nothing particularly to complain about, although there are other programs that can provide some competition.
And this program is Evernote. Yes, most often it is used to collect chaotic information from the network, for which the developers themselves are partly to blame. Once they created a plug-in for a PC browser that allowed them to make quick entries on the Internet, they doomed their brainchild to the nickname “garbage collector.”
If you look at it objectively, then Evernote, if handled properly, can really become an excellent work platform for a small company.
And if Microsoft OneNote may be suitable for serious and consistent people, then Evernote is truly created for creativity. Unusual opportunities for quick recording, the ability to quickly share your “sketches” of thoughts, and the design of the application itself - everything speaks of this.
Therefore, it is difficult to name a leader in the confrontation between these two applications, because they can certainly complement each other. The ideal solution would be this formula: “Microsoft OneNote + Evernote = interactive workspace.”
Cal: Any.do is an example of what not to do, although there will be those who will appreciate it. This program will especially please those who love a beautiful interface, but this organizer is still more designed for an English-speaking user.
The application itself evokes mixed feelings. On the one hand, there is a lot for which Any.do can be praised, but on the other hand, it can be scolded. If we think objectively, then we have before us an unfinished analogue of Evernote. At the same time, the functionality seems to be similar, but why it was necessary to divide the organizer into two parts remains a mystery.
So what if the program supports Google Glass? Do we have many geeks like this? In addition, the translation is only partial, and design themes are offered only as an option.
In general, if the developers haven’t brought everything to fruition and made the application (yet) free, then at least they didn’t compete in price with the crap – Evernote.
TimeMaster is a worthy (and cheaper) replacement not only for Evernote, but also for other paid organizers. As for free ones, only OneNote is ahead, but it cannot offer similar functionality. There is no need to mention the system calendar.
The only thing that prevents TimeMaster from being called a leader is the isolation of the application, that is, if you want to use it for business, you will have to get not only colleagues, but also partners on it.
Although everything in this application is thought out, and it can really serve as a good help for organizing the workflow in a small company. It would be nice to add the possibility of corporate mail, however, this can also be achieved by setting up additional “mails”.
In general, there are no bugs, everything works and is easy to configure, and in addition the program has a pretty nice interface.
