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March 30, 2025

My favorite Google productivity app is everywhere and nowhere

36% of participants in a poll confirmed they actively use Google Tasks via its app or web interface, while 18% only add tasks through other Google products without engaging with the Tasks app. 9% expressed interest in trying it out for the first time, and 36% indicated they prefer another to-do platform. Google Tasks was originally an integrated feature within Gmail and Calendar and was relaunched as a standalone app in 2018. It allows users to create tasks from various Google services, enhancing its utility. The app is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward interface, which may contribute to its obscurity. Google is gradually rolling out new features for Tasks, including improved sorting options and easier task management capabilities. Despite its potential, Google Tasks currently occupies a lower priority in Google's broader product strategy.

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February 8, 2025

NewPipe Is an Ad-Free, Privacy-Respecting YouTube App for Android

YouTube's Android app is criticized for its cluttered interface, sluggish performance, and excessive ads, while also raising privacy concerns due to tracking user activity. NewPipe is a free, open-source alternative that prioritizes user privacy and removes ads. It allows background audio playback, picture-in-picture mode, and offline video downloads without requiring a YouTube Premium subscription. However, users cannot sign in with a Google account, limiting access to existing subscriptions and personalized recommendations. NewPipe enables manual subscription additions, bookmarking, and supports exporting/importing subscriptions and playlists. It is not available on the Google Play Store, requiring users to download the .apk file or use F-Droid for installation.

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December 19, 2024

5 to-do list apps on Android I recommend for staying on track

- Google Keep is a versatile note-taking app that allows users to create categorized notes and bulleted lists, supports task delegation through shared notes, and is free to download from the Google Play Store. - Google Tasks is Google's official to-do list app, known for its simplicity and integration with other Google services, allowing users to categorize tasks and is also free to install from the Google Play Store. - Trello uses a kanban board format for task management, enabling users to move tasks along a timeline, and is free to install from the Google Play Store. - Todoist is a popular to-do list app that offers features like task lists, project organization, reminders, and integrates with other applications, available for free on the Google Play Store. - Tasks.org is an open-source to-do list app that focuses on simplicity, offers features like nested subtasks and location-based notifications, and is accessible for free from the Google Play Store, with a paid option for additional features.

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December 3, 2024

Horror adventure game MiSide for PC launches December 11

IndieArk, in collaboration with developer AIHASTO, will launch MiSide for PC on Steam on December 11, priced at .99. The game features a character named Mita, with whom players engage in daily activities such as chores and meal preparation. It includes a vibrant anime aesthetic, an engaging storyline with psychological tension, an immersive soundtrack, and various unique characters that influence the narrative. A new trailer has been released ahead of the launch.

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November 21, 2024

Google Tasks sucks for chores, but this app makes them a cinch for me

Clean As Duck is a new Android app designed for managing household chores, offering a focused approach with chore templates categorized by room and appliance. Users can create custom rooms for specific needs, such as plant care, and utilize features like "Vacation mode" to pause tasks. The app aims to simplify chore management compared to traditional to-do list apps, which can be overwhelming for static tasks. However, it lacks features like appliance tracking and multi-device synchronization. Alternatives to Clean As Duck include Flatastic, Todoist, and Google Calendar, each offering different functionalities for chore management.