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Use FocusList to Get Things Done

by Gilberto J Perera View Comments Share

Are you tired of having a task list with a ton of to-do’s that never get done? I know I do and it can be extremely frustrating. If you are looking for a simple solution to this problem you can use FocusList, a simple and Zen like to-do list for your computer. The Zen likeness comes from the beautiful backgrounds used in the application window and the ability to enter only 3 tasks. Using a list of 3 tasks instead of 40 helps you prioritize and focus on the most important tasks first. If you you’re like me and you do have more than 10 tasks due today, simply group those tasks in three’s to help you organize and prioritize these tasks. The application is fool proof and easy to use so give it a try.

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Description from author:

“FocusList is a minimalistic to-do list founded on the philosophy of a zen master. It is extremely simple and effective.”

In order to use FocusList you will need Adobe Air on your computer, download Adobe Air from Adobe.

Download FocusList from the Adobe Marketplace, application is $7 and runs on Adobe Air so it’ll run on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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To add tasks, simply click on the Task # text and start typing. Repeat for additional tasks. FocusList allows you to enter up to three tasks.

Zen Background

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You can also add notes to each task by clicking on the dark box that appears below the task list while editing a task. To complete a task, click on the check box.

Change Background – To change the background click on the icon in the lower left corner of the application window and it will change to one of the other two backgrounds pictured below.

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Beach Background

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Mountain Background

Developer website – Faction3.

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Gilbert is a Microsoft MVP, a full-time blogger, and technology aficionado. When Gilbert is away from his bike and his iPad, he's busy writing technology how-to's from his home-office in Miami, Florida on the latest programs and gadgets he can get his hands on. He's locally known as "the computer guy" and has spent the last 12 years helping family, friends, and GilsMethod.com visitors with their computer questions and problems. He was awarded the 2009 MVP award from Microsoft for his contributions in forums and blogs and is enjoying the new addition to his family.

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View Comments to “Use FocusList to Get Things Done”

  1. blackscrumpy says:

    Ahhh..the beauty of simplicity…
    This tool is simple, yet effective!
    Gotta try this one out..thanks for this.

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