Desktop vs. Online reminder software

There are time management solutions which allow you to manage your todo lists and schedules both online and offline. In this article desktop and online reminder software are briefly reviewed, and a particular example is given.

Desktop reminder software for time management is a solution which acts like a todo list managing and reminding tool for desktop users. Managing tasks and scheduling events in desktop reminder software are very helpful to you because you can organize your workday, plan daily activities and set reminders for scheduled events. For example, Tasks View in Outlook lets you create, schedule and track your tasks and set reminders.

Online reminder software offers similar functionality and allows online users to access their tasks and schedules remotely. By using online software, you have no need to keep your tasks locally on a computer, but you need to have live Internet connection in order to get access to the tasks. For example, you can use your Gmail account and connect to Google software over Internet.

Although desktop and online software may seem to be the same solutions, they have some differences, including:

• Connection. While you have live Internet connection, you can use your online solutions having no troubles. However, once Internet is disabled, you get no access to your tasks, and no reminders will be received. When you use desktop solutions, you can always see and manage your tasks and receive reminders.

• Functionality. Desktop reminder software freeware and commercial editions will give you more features and options for time management. Usually online reminder solutions have rather weak functionality.
• Usability. Most users today prefer using desktop-oriented interface options that have convenient contextual menu and Windows-native tools. Some offices use the Microsoft solutions, and it will be a real challenge for employees of those offices to use unusual and often inconvenient options of web-based solutions. That’s why usability of desktop freeware or commercial editions is more preferred.

VIP Task Manager is a Windows-native, desktop solution for time management. It offers advanced features for managing tasks, schedules and todo lists. The software supports multi-user functionality allowing you to share information and collaborate with other users in real time. You can try a 30-day desktop free copy of VIP Task Manager and evaluate its features and options.

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