App Essentials: Todoist (Tasks)
Over the past few months, I have been working hard to locate a Todo list app that works for my systems. It has been a long journey…
When I first started, I was recording all of my Tasks on either a sheet of paper (or sticky notes) and sometimes entering them on my iOS Reminders Application. The stock Reminders app does get the job done, but did not have the features I wanted. Above all things, I am a technology integrationist! My systems work because they interact with one another, not because I have found a single silver bullet. After looking at GNEO, Eisenhower, Trello, Toodledo, Things, and Wunderlist, I finally broke down and tried Todoist.
It has changed my world completely! I can quickly and easily manage a wide range of Todos and Projects within a single, integrated interface. I love todoist, and it has replaced all of the other applications on my iOS Devices.
read moreApp Essentials: CloudMagic (Review)
[appstore id=”721677994″ style=”custombox1″] Cloud Magic is a wonderful iOS app to manage your productivity and workflow. I use a great number of cloud services to manage my daily productivity. This includes note-taking, project management, and generic ToDo Lists. Over the past year, I found myself struggling to make it through the workday – simply because my productivity took a hit – I was off task too often. About the same time, I started using Cloud Magic to manage all of my email accounts. The beauty of the app is in the ability to create...
read moreGame of the Week: Dominant Species
Platform: iOS Cost: $4.99 This week, I looked at a game that has been in the App Store for quite some time. I am on a search for games and simulations that can be used in the classroom. As such, I bit the bullet and purchased Dominant Species for iPad. As a former Science Teacher, and board game geek, I was looking for something that could help to teach evolution and natural selection. Dominant species does just that. Unfortunately, it can be a bit cumbersome for students to learn, as the rules are difficult to follow and hard to grasp in game. Take a look at my video review for examples...
read moreApp Essentials: Toodledo (ToDo)
Platform: iOS Cost:$2.99 Another great todo app. I found that for 2.99 it was a good application to extend the standard Reminders App. If you are like me and tend to try to have syncing to desktop services, and a slew of easy to access resources, this app does not weigh in very well. After a few days of using the app, I was bogged down in adding tasks, which defeats the purpose of an inbox task app. For my system, I greatly prefer additional apps and services, but this is a capable app and may work for you and your system. The Video Review Overall Well, this is a good task app (one of...
read moreGame of the Week: Stealth
Platform: iOS Cost:$1.99 This game is a great homage to the wonderful Thief Games for PC. I remember playing Thief when I was in middle school and loving the suspense and action of the game. This game is a great addition to the genre. I had some issues with the game being in third person, but after a few minutes of game play, I got over the visual differences. A great app at a great price… The Video Review Overall Stealth is one of those great games that released to quiet receptions on iOS. I found the game pleasing after a few minutes of getting past some graphic concerns. All in...
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