TodoPlus

CNET Editors' review

We find to-do lists to be one of the easiest ways to increase our productivity and ensure that everything gets done. We typically go for a notepad and pen, but there are definite advantages to using software instead: it's easier to reorder and prioritize tasks and keep the list looking neat and clean. TodoPlus is a simple program that really only does one thing -- creates to-do lists -- and does it well. We think it's a great choice if you're looking for a straightforward way to organize your tasks.

TodoPlus has a plain and intuitive interface, with a toolbar across the top that gives you access to its features. TodoPlus lets you create separate files in order to keep tasks for specific projects separate, which we liked. Adding a new task is simply a matter of clicking the appropriate button to insert it above or below any existing task, and it's easy to move tasks up and down within the list. We especially liked the fact that you can create new tasks using text stored in the clipboard by simply clicking a toolbar button. You can also create multiple levels of subtasks, which is a great way to keep things organized. When a task is complete, simply check the box next to it, and TodoPlus grays it out. You can also assign stars to particularly important tasks, and these tasks can be hidden and unhidden with a button on the toolbar. We found the program to be quite easy to use, but the HTML Help file was thorough and included a quick start guide. Overall, TodoPlus isn't fancy, but it proved to be an especially effective way of keeping track of important tasks.

TodoPlus installs politely but leaves a folder behind upon removal.

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All User Reviews

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Does the job but no calendar function"

    March 1, 2013  |   By 0bijuan

    Version: TodoPlus 2.0

    Pros

    Nice looking.
    Easy to use.
    Price is right.

    Cons

    Lacks any calendar function. You can't set yourself a time to do something.

    Summary

    Basic and straight forward. If your needs are simple, this tool is great.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "where's the due date"

    October 5, 2012  |   By iheartpianorock

    Version: TodoPlus 1.840

    Pros

    Easy enough to figure out

    Cons

    Needs more fields. It lacks the ability (from what I could figure out) to add a due date for tasks and to categorize them. The priority rankings are limited (it's either a "no star" or "one star"). It uses 7 times as much memory as another task manager software, What To Do, which has all of the things I listed above.

    Summary

    Needs more fields.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "'Abysmal' only because malware was found in it!"

    June 18, 2012  |   By rfhaney

    Version: TodoPlus 1.620

    Pros

    None at present, considering the immediate discovery of malware.

    Cons

    Upon my starting the installer and the system getting my approval for installation, a brief display (indicating unzipping of files, I suppose) appeared followed by both an option-to-continue dialog window as well as a popup from my Avira AntiVir Personal "Guard" saying that Malware 'TR/Drop.AphexLace.ee' was found in file "C:\Users\...\AppData\Local\...\00086#todoplus.exe".

    Summary

    Please either remove the malware or convince Avira that the supposed malware really is not malware. I presently use a rather old Lotus Word Pro for handling my to-do lists; I use Word Pro's outline capabilities for doing this. Word Pro is great for this purpose and I've worked out lots of nice work-arounds for some of its limitations, but I'd like to see if there is software that is even better; to-do list maintenance still tends to be time-consuming. I would particularly like to see better, general inter-operablility and interfacing with other software. And I would like to see automatic time/dating of completed items with editing allowed. Entries in Word Pro are very easy to re-order and rearrange. I presently remove all "completed" entries to a separate time-ordered list later in the file. And it would be nice to quickly create pop-up reminders for selected items.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Simple, just like it should be."

    June 18, 2012  |   By dharshba

    Version: TodoPlus 1.620

    Pros

    The interface is uncluttered and easy to figure out. Adding tasks, editing them, re-organizing them, etc. have all been a breeze. This is the first to-do list software that I've liked enough to actually use regularly.

    Cons

    If you expand the window to full screen, you might find yourself wishing the toolbar icons were a bit bigger.

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