Sometimes it’s very convenient when there is some automated tool at hand that reminds you of upcoming events, holidays and important dates. You can always look into it and plan your actions, setting priorities. This article will offer a small overview of reminder programs on a computer.
How did such applications come about?
Probably, calendars with a specially marked-out area for recording notes and plans became the “ancestors” of reminders on a computer. Then they were replaced by diaries - notebooks lined and dated for a year or other specific period. In them on each page it was possible to note a certain future event, so as not to forget about it later.
The reminders on the computer work on the same principle. The user can enter his data into the program, and upon reaching a certain date it will notify that a planned event will come soon. Sometimes the application contains its list of major public holidays and events.
Classification of reminders
Event reminder programs can be implemented in various forms:
- A separate application installed on a computer
- desktop widget or gadget;
- online services.
Applications for installation on a computer
This type in most cases requires the direct installation of the necessary components in the operating system. They are light in weight and easy to install. A large assortment allows you to choose your favorite design and functionality to taste.
Windows Logon Notifier
Quite an interesting reminder on the computer. It shows future events not just in a separate window, but at the time the system boots. To work, you will need the installed NET Framework package. Although the program itself will notify of its absence.
To add a new event, just enter its title and the text of the reminder. Then click the Add button. After the system restarts, the Windows boot window will contain the created reminder.
Reminder
The name itself indicates what the program is intended for. It is simple and does not require installation. It has a fairly simple functionality - to notify the user about scheduled events.
The message will be displayed in such a way that the user cannot skip it.
LeaderTask
A large harvester with many features and capabilities. This computer reminder program is also available in mobile versions.
The functionality of the application includes the preparation of projects, plans, tasks and events. Each of them can be individually configured, attach a file, create a subtask, assign priority, etc.
Also, a reminder program on a LeaderTask computer is able to import contacts from a smartphone and attach them to specific tasks and events. Pretty convenient solution.
Payback for all the pleasures is the price of the program, which is quite high.
PNotes portable
The portable prefix says that the program does not need to be installed, and you can even run it directly from removable media.
It is a kind of paper stickers with reminders that are used for gluing on various boards, refrigerators or monitors. In this program, special blocks with the events entered into them are displayed on the desktop of the operating system. Outwardly, they even look like paper analogues of stickers.
Widgets and gadgets
Similar software is interactive elements on the desktop of the Windows operating system. You can interact with them and use them as complete programs.
RainLendar2 lite
In fact, such a gadget is a calendar with built-in functions of events and tasks. There is such a reminder on the computer and in Russian. Installation and configuration is quite simple. At the same time, it is quite informative.
To do notes
This reminder is a multi-colored stickers with notes that can be conveniently "scattered" on the screen. For a comfortable perception, or depending on the category of the task, you can give a special color to the recording.
The gadget weighs a little less than 20 KB and is easy to learn.
Online services
Among reminder programs, you can also distinguish services that work directly on the Internet. Their plus is that you can always access your notes from anywhere in the world.
Manprogress.com
An online service aimed at a wide range of tasks. You can create cases, include events in them, create subcategories. It is possible to connect contacts and conduct meetings via internal chat. In general, plan your activities.
To start using it is enough to go through a simple registration.
Google calendar
Diary from the IT giant. If you have a profile on Google, then starting to use it is quite easy - just log in to Google Calendar.
Among the interesting features, it is possible to highlight the ability to connect third-party applications to this calendar and view notes from them. It is very convenient to use as a simple birthday reminder on a computer.
Conclusion
It is up to the user to decide which type of reminder to use. Each of them has its pros and cons. Some are delivered free of charge, and some are delivered on a commercial basis. In any case, sometimes investments can justify the result in really worthwhile products.