todotxt.net3.3.0.0 / 3.3.1.0 Beta

Searching for a to-do list manager can prove to be very frustrating, as there are countless applications to choose from, many offering numerous features that most users will probably never need.todotxt.net is a very interesting alternative that stores your data in simple text files and offers just a few essential task management tools. It is remarkably easy to use, as all actions can be performed with keyboard shortcuts, and it features a minimalistic, novice-friendly UI.

Notepad-like to-do list manager

This application is perfect for those who use a TXT file to keep track of important tasks. It stores your information in text files just as it appears in the UI, but it makes it much easier to add new entries and organize them.Of course, your to-do lists can be opened in any text editor and modified freely, which is great if you only want to make a tiny change without starting up the program. What’s more, you can easily transfer your tasks to other software.

Simplicity at its finest

Unlike many other task management utilities, todotxt.net tries to keep things as simple as possible. It enables you to sort items, set due dates, mark tasks as completed and filter them, but nothing more complicated than that.The user interface features a similarly minimalistic design, with no distracting visual elements or complicated menus. Moreover, since the application can be minimized to the system tray, it is also very unobtrusive.

Use keyboard shortcuts to get everything done

Once you get the hang of them, hotkeys can speed up your workflow significantly. If you like using them, you will be happy to learn that todotxt.net has keyboard shortcuts for every one of its functions. It will take you some time to get used to them, but they make things much easier.On the whole, todotxt.net is an impressive task management utility that strives to keep things simple. It is available as both an installer-based and portable application, and it is a great alternative to overly-complex to-do list managers.