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Questions tagged [to-do]

A to-do list or other object is something that helps manage tasks that need to be completed by the user.

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What do I have to back up before I re-install?

It seems that almost every time I re-install windows on my PC I end up forgetting to back up something. Now I consider myself an experienced pc-user, and I've done this tons of times, but it never ceases to amaze me how often I forget to backup…
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How to manage recurring tasks in taskwarrior?

I am having troubles understanding how to manage recurring tasks in taskwarrior I start with an empty database: $ task [task next] No matches. I add a recurring daily task: $ task add recur:daily due:later test It shows up in the report: $…
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"muxserver_listen bind(): No such file or directory" using todo.txt over ssh on Haiku OS

I'm getting this error after entering a password when connecting via ssh from a Terminal window, ever since I followed these directions to reuse ssh connections: "...consider appending the following to your ~/.ssh/config file:" Host * ControlPath…
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How can I synchronize stickies between Macs?

I really like the stickies that come with OS X. I know there are some more advanced "to do" lists, but I kind of like the simplicity and solid design / ux of the native ones. How can I synchronize stickies between Macs?
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What's a good desktop project/to-do manager?

I'm looking for a Windows desktop application with the following features: Under active development Definitely a desktop application. I don't want a web-based solution such as Remember The Milk etc. Primarily meant to handle projects and to-do's,…
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manage TO-DO list in Notepad++

Is there a way a do it in Notepad++, as in Eclipse?
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How to have one master To Do List from To Do lists on different pages?

Is it possible to display to do lists from other pages on a single page for easy and quick access of all tasks?
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Find outlook mail after clicking todo flag as done

The situation Over time I flagged several mails as 'todo' without any date. When I want to do something, I can go to this list and pick an item. However, this time I accidentally clicked on the wrong flag (thus marking it as done). Now it…
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Making Org-Mode to remember folding?

I am a recent convert to Org-Mode. I like it a lot but I am having an issue with reopening files. When I open a org file, Org-Mode does not remember the folding which sux, because I have to resetup everything properly to my liking. Is there a way to…
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How to highlight contexts/projects in todo.txt?

Does anyone use the todo.txt command line interface (todotxt.com)? I would like it so that when I type todo ls to show my tasks, it will highlight the +contexts and @projects with colors. How do I do that?
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Is there a Mac to-do-list allowing a task-tree (task hierarchy)?

Is there a Mac to-do-list allowing a task-tree (task hierarchy)? I just looked at "things" but found it only has "projects" and "tasks". Any ideas what else can do the trick? (it also needs to have basic shortcuts)
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Microsoft To-Do is Stuck Exporting

Not sure if this is a known problem but I tried to export my Microsoft To-Do list from my Outlook account and even though it says it will take up to 4 days, it's been over a month and it still says export in progress. I can't find a way to stop or…
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What is a a good project and to-do manager for GTK Linux?

Can someone tell me the name of a good task managing program? I tried Tasque, "tasks", "planner", all of these are not sufficient. I need to at least be able to have recurring tasks, which none of these provide. I'd like to have a program that can…
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Disable task creation/display when an email is "flagged" in Outlook 2010

I want to flag certain emails in my inbox for follow-up, but I don't want them to display in my tasks (which is the default behavior). You can right-click the newly-created task that references the email you just flagged and select "Remove from…
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Is there a todo-list /tasks widget that will sync with Google Tasks?

I'd like to be able to see an at-a-glance view of Google tasks on my desktop (XP). Has anyone found a Yahoo widget or Google gadget that will do this?
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