Being a freelance also means finding a good balance between creativity and organization and we will review today a good tool that can help everyone getting organized.
The app has an all-in-one-window interface, like many other Mac applications, with a main workspace and a left sidebar, all is kept clean and simple where the word simple does not mean limited or poor in any way, it is just a synonym of easy and immediate to use, with a layout that leads the user to implement a sort of organization path in every step and form.
Tasks are the basic objects on which Things is built on and they can be organized in different categories: Today, Next, Scheduled, Someday and Projects. The first place you usually will put a task will be the Inbox where you can store them while deciding which category do fit best.
For each Task you can choose a title, add a description, apply some tags and set a due date, together with the number of days before due date when the task will appear in Today view to remember you that is about to reach its deadline.
Things also easily integrate into your workflow since you can use the contextual window to enter a new task just when the idea hits you and from wherever you are in your Mac.
One of the best use a freelance can do of Things is planing and go through the whole process of developing a project using the specific category, in which you can define a project and create and arrange tasks to be done, also giving priorities among them.
An iPhone version of Things is also available and it can syncronize with the desktop one connecting on a wireless network.
We can only address to CulturedCode the wish to have some sort of alarm, both visual and acustic, integrated into the app to signal a task that is about to expire.
Things is definitely a great tool for everyone and in particular for freelancers being not expensive and so easy to use although being a simple interface to a complex methodology that will improve your business for sure.
GIVEAWAY
CulturedCode staff kindly offered 2 free licenses for this giveaway ending on 29th May.
To win just you have simply to :
- twitter the following text:
“TheLanceLife giveaway: Things for Mac http://ow.ly/99MO @thelancelife @wpstudios RT pls”
AND
- comment here writing your twitter ID and explaining why you would like a Things for Mac license and how would help your workflow.
The giveaway will end on Friday 29th 2009 and the winners will be chosen using a random number generator.
Good Luck !
Tags: apps, freelance, giveaway
The Author : WPstudios
WPstudios is a graphic and coding agency specialized in web design, print design, logo and branding, wordpress customization, PHP and Javascript coding, 3D graphic.
May 26th, 2009 on 00:36
twitterID: sgabardi
as often doing more than one project at a time, i need an application that helps me organizing the tasks for my projects. and the possibility using the data on the iphone. an easy to use application that saves time and nerves
May 26th, 2009 on 08:08
Twitter-ID: Macintoshking
I need it to organize my Todos better
May 26th, 2009 on 08:34
twitter ID: traxmaxx
Need it to organize my day and the todo’s from me and my family
May 26th, 2009 on 09:33
Twitter ID: graemeduckett
Id love to give this a try. I am new to freelance design and looking to hit the ground running. I really need the tools to keep me on track, organized, and motivated to create successful projects. Not to mention the fewer tools the better, all-in-one is perfect!
May 26th, 2009 on 09:33
TwitterID: sparcdesign
Hey, let’s be honest, I just like to win free things!
And sure, I need a digital PA that tells me what I still need to do!
May 26th, 2009 on 09:43
Twitter-ID: AdeelAhmad
as i am a freelancer and a student i need this to manage all my tasks and todos
!!!
May 26th, 2009 on 11:12
Twitter ID: inf0rmer
I tried Things while in beta and it was a truly awesome app. Currently I’m using The Hit List, but I’m tempted to change back to Things because of the iPhone app!
May 26th, 2009 on 15:29
Twitter ID: nibbo
I’ve been looking at Things to replace the Post-its covering my desk.
May 26th, 2009 on 23:02
Twitter ID : bjzdesign
“Things” will save my marriage.
“Things” will remind me that there is a big round globe in the sky called sun.
“Things” will ensure a crispy crust and a chewy center for my afternoon pizza.
“Things” will stop my next overdraft in its tracks.
“Things” will help to manage my projects, tasks and deadlines as a freelance designer with a family and a full time job.
Thank you.
May 27th, 2009 on 08:20
Twitter-ID: der_jens
I work in an IT department, and my task range from projects like introducing a new Install server to the network, day-to-day administration and user support. Sometimes it’s really hard to keep track of what is to do, and when. A solution that can keep track of things on my Mac and my touch would be awesome and really helpful (more than those pesky post-it’s
May 27th, 2009 on 10:36
I could use that.
@dotmariusz
May 27th, 2009 on 10:41
I just graduated college and am relying on freelance to help my family stay above the red. I need to be more productive than ever! Things would be a great way to help me get THINGS done!
twitter: @robkellas
May 27th, 2009 on 10:41
Twitter ID: vvaz
I would love to try Things. I’m very disorganized, and that app should help.
May 27th, 2009 on 10:43
@rlineker
I am a student and currently use Things on my iPod touch to record all my assignments. I would love to have the possibility to sync these assignments onto my Mac for easier management and logging.
Thanks
May 27th, 2009 on 10:44
twitter id: isitaboat
Currently I use gmail tasks and am just trying things – it looks good so far!
May 27th, 2009 on 10:47
Twitter ID: xgfx
I’m hoping Things would help me keep track of my workflow a bit better. I’m constantly forgetting to make minor adjustments to designs which seem to catch me unwawares later on. Not good! Tend to ‘lose it’ quite a bit when I don’t try to keep track of things, and the problem with paper is well.. it’s just as hard to keep track of! The iPhone companion sounds like it could be just up my street too.
Would love to give Things a go, to see if it will help.
May 27th, 2009 on 10:49
Twitter ID: MartaFer
Hi!
This app would be really useful to help me manage my tasks in the various projects i’m involved in right now!
May 27th, 2009 on 10:51
TwittID: tommasoturchi
I really need Things, always a mess down here, help!
May 27th, 2009 on 12:32
twitter id: jackatothemon
I need a better to do list that I can really organise, things looks perfect
May 27th, 2009 on 12:42
@TolkienLibrary here! Here in office @androiddotbe we are only using apple comps and working as a webdesigner I believe “things” will be a perfect aid – sure I will no longer forget stuff
May 27th, 2009 on 13:26
Twitter ID: @AdrianHerritt
Things ability to sync to iPod would be especially handy as I’m on the move constantly, and as a freelancer and single dad, I would surely be able to handle my daily multi-tasking easier.
Thanks;
May 27th, 2009 on 16:41
Twitter: @NeilAJohnston
I’ve been a faithful Things user for over a year (it’s fantastic, everyone!). I’d love to give the license to either my wife or a couple buddies whom I’ve been evangelizing to get on board with Things.
May 27th, 2009 on 20:13
I would love to win this prize. I am moving all the admin work flow to the mac in preparation for hiring an assistant.
@srpsco
May 27th, 2009 on 22:46
twitter ID: bradpilcher
I work from home, freelancing in addition to my regular position as a Director of New Media for a national non-profit based in New York. I could definitely use this tool to keep track of my myriad projects and keep me sane.
May 28th, 2009 on 04:13
Twitter ID: @jasonjulien
I can’t remember why I need things. I know I wrote the reason down somewhere around here I just can’t remember if it was on the computer or a scrap piece of paper. If I could find that I’d know why I need things and probably discover how I’d use it to keep myself more organized.
May 28th, 2009 on 18:18
Twitter ID: trsands
May 28th, 2009 on 18:23
Twitter ID: trsands
My office is closing in September so I will be looking for a new job for the first time in 20 years. I would like to use Things to help me find a new job in an organized way. I would like Things to help me keep my interviews smooth by having the company information at my fingertips and keep track of thank you letters. This is all critically important to me and I would like Things help me do it right. Thank you.
May 29th, 2009 on 11:25
If you don’t ask, you don’t get, right?
Twitter ID: @danspring
May 29th, 2009 on 11:27
Twitter ID: Quenerapu
I really need Getting THINGS Done!
May 29th, 2009 on 11:39
I also need it to get Things done.
May 29th, 2009 on 11:48
Twitter ID: @Narshada
I’m hoping to go freelance later this year or early next year and Things would be invaluable in helping me manage my workload!
May 29th, 2009 on 11:48
twitter: @mironescu
Things- The perfect GTD beast.
May 29th, 2009 on 11:52
twitter: @premian
What a great tool!
May 29th, 2009 on 12:04
Twitter ID @r27
Help me create some order in my day!!!
May 29th, 2009 on 12:16
Twitter ID: Ragnar123
I nned a good organizing tool for my mac.
May 29th, 2009 on 14:09
Help me, I’m an app addict. I have gone from Now Up-to-Date to Entourage, iCal, Chandler, ThiningRock. On the web I have tried 30boxes, Plaxo, 8apps and MobileMe. On the iPhone I have Notes, ZenbeLists, IconicNotes, YouNote, EverNote, ReQall and more.
Help me give them up and use only Things.
May 29th, 2009 on 17:20
@alexcoomans – it would be awesome to win because I need some more organization in my life!
June 3rd, 2009 on 20:40
The winners?
June 3rd, 2009 on 21:38
The winners like in every other TheLanceLife giveaway have been chosen randomly and their names have been twitted. After that they have been contacted by email.
Anyway they were :
@bjzdesign and @jasonjulien
and they already received their Things free license code.
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June 10th, 2009 on 03:10
Awesome giveaway and writeup.
June 10th, 2009 on 07:55
Thank you so much Chad, really appreciated expecially if such words are coming from you
April 11th, 2010 on 14:00
Being a Mac newbie, I am still learning how to use everything! I LOVE my new Mac and would love to maximize it’s functionality to organize myself!!