OmniFocus is the task manager I recommend for macOS and iOS. Here's how to get the most out of it.
Keep Information Safe as You Get Things Done
If you need to keep work and tasks separate, OmniFocus gives you a (limited) option. Here’s how to keep work tasks secure with a standalone, unsynced document.
So much faster I thought it hadn’t worked
Here’s a script to create a new OmniFocus project using OmniJS. Feel free to use it as a starting point for your own scripts.
A Little Automation Goes a Long Way
TaskPaper is a great format for copying and pasting tasks and projects between OmniFocus and other apps. You can also use it with Shortcuts to create dynamic projects on iOS. I’ve been scripting OmniFocus for years now. It lets me add my own features to OmniFocus. But I’ve fallen into the same trap into which […]
A little plain text can go a long way
TaskPaper lets you create structured tasks and projects in any text editor. It lets you move in and out of OmniFocus with a copy and paste.
Spread things out before you’re spread too thin
Want to assign tasks to specific days during your weekly planning? Here’s how to set up OmniFocus.
Not every task goes from start to finish with a single check
If your tasks go through multiple stages from start to finish, it might be worth setting up a kanban board to track them as they progress.
If your app does certain things, it should let you do them through your car stereo
CarPlay lets you use your iPhone’s key functions safely behind the wheel. Here are the third-party apps I would use while driving if I could.
Finally
Three new features come together to let you do ABC planning in OmniFocus 3.
Can your planner handle all three dates?
Most people plan with a system that is part-digital and part-paper. There’s some duplication of effort, but the resulting strength is worth it.
Make sure each one has a clear next action
Here’s how you can set up OmniFocus to track the next actions that will keep your goals moving forward.
