Online List Manager to Your Rescue

Use this free online system for better organization.

By Preeti Vasishtha

If you use to-do lists extensively, this free online service is ideal for you. Simply put, Remember The Milk is a simple yet powerful online to-do list manager with several useful features.

You can create lists and place them under various categories, prioritize tasks, apply due dates and more.

First, you need to set up an account free of charge at http://www.rememberthemilk.com/signup/. Once you’ve done that, you can create lists and place them under various categories, prioritize tasks, use color codes, apply due dates and time estimates, and more. You can easily “postpone” a reminder if you haven’t finished your task. You can have the reminders delivered to you via email, instant messenger or text messages. RTM supports AIM, Gadu-Gadu, Google Talk, ICQ, Jabber, MSN, Skype and Yahoo!

Other useful features include:

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Organization. You can create as many lists as you need. If you’re into tagging, you can use the task cloud to easily see what you have to do and can also store notes along with your tasks.

Locate your tasks. You can use RTM’s map to see where your tasks are located in the real world. By finding out what’s nearby or on your way, you can plan the best way to get things done.

Collaborate. You can share tasks and lists with your colleagues and can also send and publish tasks.

Add tasks easily. Adding tasks is as simple as sending an email. If you have an important date to add, use the Quick Add feature to put it on your list.

Take your tasks with you. You can access your tasks on your web-enabled mobile device. You can print your entire list or a handy weekly planner, which shows upcoming tasks. You can view your tasks on your calendar with Apple iCal or Google Calendar, and subscribe to feeds with Atom/RSS.

Search your tasks. Use the advanced searching feature to find the tasks you want. You also can save your searches as Smart Lists, and see tasks that match your desired criteria.

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