Make your to-do lists fly from Springpad
It is fair to say that there is no shortage of to-do list apps and services, but finding one that is genuinely useful and easy to use means working with a much smaller list. One of the best known apps is Things, but weighing at $49.99 (and additional costs for the iPhone and iPad editions), the price tag is off-putting to many potential users. By comparison, Springpad is a comprehensive data management tool that can be used on iOS and Android devices, as well as on desktop computers -- thanks to a browser extension. Best of all, it is completely free of charge.
Despite its popularity, Things is actually much more limited than Springpad. The service can be used in a number of ways, from creating basic shopping lists or to-do reminders, to gathering information for a project you are working on. One of the major advantages of using Springpad is the fact that any data added to the mobile app is automatically synchronized online so it can be accessed through the Springpad web site or synchronized with another device.
The app can be used to record all manner of notes, be it for business or personal use. From a business point of view, Springpad can be used to make notes relating to a particular project and pulling together, text, images or web links. When put to personal use, the service can be used to record details of potential purchases you spot whilst out and about, to look up movie and book reviews, or even to book a restaurant or hotel thanks to the built in web browser.
Tags and types labels can be used to group together related pieces of information in a variety of useful ways, and the app can also be used as a reminder tool to help keep track of appointments. The Google Chrome browser extension comes in handy when you are using a desktop computer, making it possible to quickly create notes from online content. Find a recipe you like the look of? Using the plugin, you can easily add it to your Springpad account.
To find out more and to download a free copy, pay a visit to the Springpad for Mobile or Springpad for Chrome review page.