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Today I am going to review an app that was highlighted in SADL Workshop 2 — Wunderlist. Wunderlist is a productivity tool that allows you to manage your tasks.
If you are a person looking to evolve from the conventional method of task managing on a piece of paper to something more digital, then Wunderlist might be what you are looking for. Wunderlist is a cross-platform (iPhone, android, mac, pc) task manager that lets you easily set up to-do lists. It comes with a beautiful interface that is simple to use. So simple that a seven year old can use it — I checked. You can print the lists that you have made or share them with your friends via a unique URL. There is also an option to upgrade to the pro version, but if you’re on a student budget, then most likely pro isn’t worth it. This is an ideal app for people on the go who use multiple devices — most LSE students.
Pros & Cons of Wunderlist:
Pros:
1. Simple
2. Beautiful interface
3. Cross-platform
Cons:1. Expensive Pro-version
Pro-tips: These are some of the tips that you can use to get the most out of Wunderlist.
1. Hash-tags – Use the tags feature to add some context or the estimated time the task should take to complete. This will allow you to easily search for related tasks based on the tags.
2. Prioritise – Make a to-do list with 3-5 tasks that need to be completed on that day. This will give you an agenda for the day and keep you motivated to finish all of the tasks in your list for the day.
3. Comments – Use the comments section to add details about the timing of the tasks and information related to the task to quickly access it when required.
About Sonia Gomes
Sonia is the Learning Support Library Assistant for LSE’s Library Information Skills programmes as well as the Student Ambassador for Digital Literacy project (SADL). She has worked with LSE Archives and Special Collections and has a special interest in collections such as The Women's Library and the Hall-Carpenter Archives.
