Taskade Blog – Page 21 – Insights & Updates: AI Agents, Automation & Productivity

Mind Map: The Ultimate Guide to Mind Mapping

By Fariz Hawafi May 26, 2022 18 Min Read

Mind Map: The Ultimate Guide to Mind Mapping

Mind maps are a simple and useful tool to use if you’re looking for a method to help with information recall. In this guide, we will go over everything you need to know about mind maps. Before you get started, check out these other articles on productivity methods that we’re sure you’ll find useful! What is a Mind Map? A mind map is a visual information management tool that displays…

🚀 Calendar Drag & Drop, Search Filters, Browse Templates, and More!

Taskade Updates

By John Xie May 17, 2022 3 Min Read

🚀 Calendar Drag & Drop, Search Filters, Browse Templates, and More!

Hi Taskaders 🎉 We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: ⚡️Calendar Drag & Drop You can now drag and drop calendar items to change task deadlines and ranges across all your projects and workspaces. Learn more. ⚡️ Search Filters Filter search results by projects, tasks, and comments. Find what you are looking for across all your projects, folders, and workspaces. Learn more. ⚡️ Browse Templates Select the…

20 Best Todoist Alternatives For Task & Project Management in 2024

AI Productivity

By Fariz Hawafi May 13, 2022 57 Min Read

20 Best Todoist Alternatives For Task & Project Management in 2024

What Is Todoist? Todoist is a task management software that was developed by its parent company, Doist. Amir Salihefendic is the founder of Doist, and he developed Todoist in 2007. The main aim of developing Todoist was to help people stay on top of their tasks by organizing them via a simple task management system. Todoist is completely bootstrapped. Salihefendic has declined any sort of funding and acquisition in order…

Getting Things Done: Start Thinking About GTD as More Than Your To-Do List

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski May 6, 2022 19 Min Read

Getting Things Done: Start Thinking About GTD as More Than Your To-Do List

“Why can’t I get things done?” This is a common question that bounces around productivity forums and communities like r/gtd. And we can understand why. David Allen’s Getting Things Done® (GTD®) is not the easiest productivity system to bite into. But maybe the crux of the matter is that you’re simply thinking about GTD as “just another to-do list?” Whether you’re new to the Getting Things Done® (GTD®) methodology or…

A Review of Notion and The Powerful Rise of No-Code Project Management

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski May 6, 2022 15 Min Read

A Review of Notion and The Powerful Rise of No-Code Project Management

Like many other startups, Notion didn’t have what you’d call a “smooth ride.” After a fair share of ups and downs and a near failure in 2015, co-founders Ivan Zhao and Simon Last were forced to rebuild the app from scratch. In this Notion review, we put on our detective hats and dig into the history of the product, its founding team, and the Lego-like approach to project management. 📚…

21 Best Notion Alternatives for Students, Personal Use, and Team Collaboration in 2024

Knowledge Management

By Fariz Hawafi April 29, 2022 71 Min Read

21 Best Notion Alternatives for Students, Personal Use, and Team Collaboration in 2024

Notion has been around since 2015, and it’s certainly made waves. But while many swear by its simplicity, innovation hasn’t stopped, and there are many Notion alternatives you can try. Your quest to find the best alternative to Notion should start with a few basic questions: If you don’t have all the answers, don’t worry. There are many apps similar to Notion, so it’s only natural you may feel confused….

How to Build The Best Knowledge Management System in 2024

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski April 25, 2022 24 Min Read

How to Build The Best Knowledge Management System in 2024

We’ve all been there. You open up the web browser, swing by r/notetaking or r/notebooks, and fall down the rabbit hole of productivity. “I wish my notes looked so neat!” Excited, you order a set of expensive notebooks and an equally expensive pen to match. A week into the note-taking spree, your depressingly empty notebooks are collecting dust. Sounds familiar? Anybody can take notes, but how to take evergreen, context-rich notes…

What Is Web3? It’s More Than Just Crypto Companies: The Powerful Rise of Web3 Startups Explained

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski April 16, 2022 16 Min Read

What Is Web3? It’s More Than Just Crypto Companies: The Powerful Rise of Web3 Startups Explained

Snake oil peddling, Ponzi scheme, or a true revolution? Web3 (a.k.a. Web 3.0) is another hot topic in the “let’s argue about the future of tech” lineup, right next to the Metaverse and the bizarre world of NFT art. What is Web3? How does it work? Here’s everything you need to know. 🌐 Before you start… Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology? Do you want to learn more about the…

🚀 /Slash Command, Calendar View, New Notifications, and More!

Taskade Updates

By John Xie April 4, 2022 4 Min Read

🚀 /Slash Command, Calendar View, New Notifications, and More!

Hi Taskaders 🎉 We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: ⚡️ /Slash Command Type “/” to view and filter commands. Add due dates, change formats, create new blocks and much more. Speed up your workflow without touching your mouse. Learn more. ⚡️ Calendar View The long-awaited project Calendar is finally here! Create and edit tasks, drag to prioritize, and visualize them using the month, week, or day…

The History of Markdown: A Prelude to the No-Code Movement

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2022 19 Min Read

The History of Markdown: A Prelude to the No-Code Movement

When Markdown launched in 2004, it instantly became a darling of bloggers and tech enthusiasts. It also laid the foundation for future no-code tools. Almost two decades later, this “humane” markup language (more on that in a bit) is more relevant than ever. Want to know how it all started? Buckle up and let’s take a look back at the fascinating history of Markdown. 💡Calling all productivity historians… The history…

What Is a Roadmap? Time to Show Your Team the Big Picture

AI Project Management

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2022 16 Min Read

What Is a Roadmap? Time to Show Your Team the Big Picture

When big companies hold meetings, you can expect a lot of lofty phrases like “aligning goals” or “cross-departmental collaboration.” But what do those words actually mean? How do you make sure that your team is indeed aligned on project goals? This is where roadmapping comes in. 💡 Before you start… Roadmapping is a cornerstone of effective project management. Don’t forget to check about other project management strategies when you’re done…

History of the To-Do List and How to Get Yours Organized

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2022 21 Min Read

History of the To-Do List and How to Get Yours Organized

Get a mini-toothpaste, *check*, take down the Manfredi crime family, *check*! Apparently, even superheroes use to-do lists to get stuff done. Haven’t seen Spiderman: Far From Home? That’ll have to wait because, in today’s article, we take a look at the history of the to-do list and some high achievers who’ve mastered it. Plus, you’ll learn how to make your to-dos stick! Love it or hate it, the to-do list…