Reminders App Lecture Notes

Introduction

• The Reminders app is a well-rounded productivity app by Apple.
• Offers features that cater to 99% of users' productivity needs.
• The lecture will cover 14 tips and tricks to enhance productivity using the Reminders app.

List Management

Sections in Lists

• Use sections to organize tasks within a project.
• Create sections via the ellipsis menu.
• Move reminders into sections with drag and drop.
• Manage sections to edit names and reorder.

Subtasks

• Subtasks can be added to each reminder.
• Offers two levels of task organization.

Customization

Icons and Emojis

• Choose icons for list identification.
• Access the full emoji list via the smiley face icon for more vibrant options.

Smart Lists

Creating Smart Lists

• Create lists that automatically sort tasks.
• Use filters such as tags, dates, locations, flags, and priority.
• Combine filters for detailed criteria.

Alternative Views

Column View

• Change list view to column view for process flow management.
• Create and manage columns in a similar way as sections.

List Pinning

• Pin important lists for easy access.
• Options to pin/unpin via swiping or press and hold.

Reminder Linking

Linking to Other Apps

• Create reminders linked to items in Apple ecosystem apps (Mail, Safari, Notes, Messages) using Siri.
• Share items from third-party apps to Reminders via the share sheet.

Templates

• Create templates for recurring lists (e.g., packing list).
• Save lists as templates for future use.

Collaboration

Sharing Lists

• Share lists for collaborative work.
• Assign tasks to specific individuals in shared lists.

Early Reminders

• Set an early reminder ahead of due dates.

Tags

• Use tags to organize reminders across different lists.
• Access tagged items via the main Reminders page.

Interactive Widgets

• Use interactive widgets to complete reminders directly from the home screen.

Conclusion

• 14 tips for maximizing the Reminders app.
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Note:

• The lecture also included a promotional segment for Private Internet Access, a VPN service.