I've spent decades testing, reviewing, and (most importantly) using different to-do list applications. It's a career, yes, but it's also a bit of an obsession.
\n\nAnd I think we can all admit that most of these apps are way too complicated. A to-do list is just a list. Humans have been making lists for thousands of years, long before computers existed. Paper works well, but so does a stone slate if that's what you've got handy.
\n\nIt's possible that you, a modern human, absolutely need a to-do list application with bells and whistles—due dates, recurring tasks, sharing features, and maybe even an AI integration. But there's a good chance all you need is the digital equivalent of a piece of paper: A simple list of things that need to get done.
\n\nAnd that's what Tasks.txt, a totally free Mac app, offers. From Ukrainian programmer Yevhen Kharkivskyi, this tool is based on the todo.txt system developed by Gina Trapani. It's a complete alternative to a to-do list app that is based on a single text file.
\n\nThe important thing here, though, is that it offers more than just a text file. This is a well-executed app. Open Tasks.txt and you'll see…
Original source: https://www.wired.com/