The Best Adobe Air Apps to Increase Productivity
One of the greatest elements to Adobe Air is its cross platform capabilities allowing the apps run through its framework to be accessible on all three major operating systems (Windows, Linux & Mac). Not only did this open the door for app junkies everywhere to rejoice, but now this framework has given the productivity minded a few reasons to shout as well! This is a list of go to apps to keep you productive regardless of what OS you are beholden to.
Even if productivity is not quite your forte, those of us in the freelancing forum always need ways to keep our minds on the current tasks at hand, and our focus in a fixed range. So the following apps can prove beneficial in these instances as well, so it may behoove you to take a gander through what we have gathered here.
In order to use the apps listed below, you will need to first install Adobe Air.
Focus Booster
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management technique that works great for anyone who needs help in focusing on a single project as well as those of us who have trouble stopping to take breaks, you can easily give it a try yourself by downloading the free ebook and taking it for the proverbial spin. Focus Booster is an outstanding Air app designed to help you keep track of your Pomodoro sessions. Whether you use the Pomodoro technique or something a bit different, this app will help you enhance your focus and productivity.
Klok
Klok is a time tracking app with a lovely user interface giving you a clear look at how much time you spend on specific projects as well as helping you estimate time frames for future tasks. With the ability to enter notes on projects, adjust times, create subtasks, retrieve accidentally deleted items and view full featured reports, this is a fantastic full service app to keep track of where you are spending your time, and perhaps more importantly, where you aren’t.
MiniTask
MiniTask is a great to do app to keep track of minor lists. It seems more fit for the immediate to-dos, and is really good for use as a secondary app covering what you need to do this week and today. Having a small to do list, separate from your more comprehensive lists, that tells you exactly what you need to focus on now is very beneficial. Featuring drag and drop reorder, reminder alarms, separator headers and a variety of keyboard shortcuts, MiniTask can really help keep you on track and focusing on those tasks that need to stay in the forefront of your mind, and cannot afford to be back-burnered.
Doit.im
If you prefer to use the David Allen GTD method then finding a great app for Windows can prove to be a daunting task. Personally we have tried so many great Mac apps, but for those who prefer to work primarily on a PC, choices are seriously lacking. Doit.im was a dream come true. It has everything you need and nothing you don’t to fully implement GTD.
The only downsides to this app is that there are a few stability issues that still need to be worked out and it is currently only available for Windows & Mac, no Linux version yet. So for another option there is:
GTD-R
GTD-R is another option for GTD on Windows. Not only does it lack a few of the features that Doit.im has, but it also lacks the clean UI Doit.im users are used to. Though it is a bit more stable and available for Linux.
Remember the Milk Notifier
If you use Remember the Milk for your to do list, then Remember the Milk Notifier is a must. Okay, so must might be a bit strong for some, but it is definitely a decent addon that can enhance your overall use of the Milk. Unfortunately this is another app that is not quite available for Linux yet, but they are working on it. In the mean time, if you need a RTM solution for Linux, you may want to check out Tasque, though this is not an AIR app.
In Closing
If we missed any must try productivity apps please comment and let us know. And if you know of a great GTD app for Windows, please recommend it even if it is not an Adobe Air app.
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What a great post! This is literally what I was searching for hours ago. Adobe Air is a godsend. Thanks so much!
Great post, not a big fan of adobe AIR but tweetdeck has got me on board. I’ll be taking a good look at Klok it looks promising.
Great compilation indeed!
I was really looking for a GTD app to make a switch from Google Tasks.
I think Doit.im will ‘do it’ for me.. ;)
Awesome post! I had been wondering if there were any apps to help me finish this huge term paper. And presto.
I really like the look of Focus Booster and Clok. I’m checking them out.
And even though it’s not an Adobe Air app, I’m really liking iCal lately. I just started using it – the first time I’ve ever really used a calendar app.
Gotta love Klok!
Downloading Klok right now…. Thank you for putting this together!
Thanks for all of the comments everyone, I’m glad I could turn you all on to some new toys to play with :).
great post.
thank you.
Doit.im just stole Things (http://culturedcode.com/things/) I will not give my trust into a product that is used to steal things. More discussion here : http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/doit-im-free-awesome-software-for-task-management/
Thanks for the heads up Sylvain. I noticed the similar UIs but unfortunately Doit.im didn’t measure up to Things so I didn’t give it any further thought.
Similar UI’s? The entire design concept, the complete duplication of the user interface, even the design of the WEBSITE itself is a ripoff of Things.
I understand that you’re trying to provide options for people, but supporting thieves is a misuse of your talents and this websites potential.
With respect,
Curt
Yes, Curt, similar UI’s. Not being that familiar with Things other than a few brief encounters, or even having hung out on their site, we did not know that this issue existed, hence Angie thanking Sylvain for the heads up.
We thank you for your understanding and your concern over the use of our talents, but it is not necessary. We are preparing to amend the post to include links to other places that this discussion is taking place, and should it be found and declared publicly (by reputable sources that are stood behind as being proven and true) then we will naturally be removing the app from the list.
However, in the interest of the idea that similar ideas and designs are not always indicative of heinous acts of thievery, we are going leave the app up for everyone to make up their own minds on the issue that has arisen. Thanks again for helping to shed light on this situation, and we hope that it is resolved soon.
Nice list! I prefer Adobe Air to .Net framework or Java Runtime Environment, they are so large and complicated while AIR is beautiful and small. The first app that tells me about Adobe AIR is Tweetdeck, and I still use it now.
Tweetdeck was my first AIR app too and I’m still in love with it.
Great post! Thanks a lot!
These are brilliant! I do have Focus Booster, and it’s made a big difference. Thanks for sharing.
I would recommend Remember the Task as a more simplified Remember the Milk Notifier. It integrates really well, and has a much more simplified interface.
Actually, it looks like the “meat” of the RTM Notifier, without all those tabs and the outer shell.
It’s available here: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/marketplace/index.cfm?event=marketplace.offering&offeringid=10052&marketplaceid=1
Thanks for the recommendation, I’m on my way to download and compare now :)
Whether it’s thievery or not, I can report that I tried installing Doit.im on Linux this morning and it seems to work fine.
Nice list, Doit.im really looks fantastic, installing!
Focusbooster used to be great until I updated Adobe AIR. Now, when I change the settings in Focusbooster it (FB) crashes. The live version works fine, but the Internet’s a potential distraction and, depending where I’m working, isn’t always available.
I tried contacting focusbooster at their contact email address but just got an “email rejected” response.
Not impressed.
That’s strange, I haven’t had any issues with changing the settings with the newest version of AIR. If you can’t reach them via email, I know that they’re on twitter (@focusboosterapp) and have been very responsive to me in the past when I’ve had questions.
Good to know you haven’t had problems with it, Angie. Maybe I can figure out how to fix it — it’s a neat, simple little app that does one thing extremely well (at least, it DID one thing extremely well)
Nice list. Focus Booster have nice look. I also like Klok. Thanks for sharing this! Cheers!
People who use basecamp for timetracking, check out http://www.timy.be
This is a timetracking tool build on top of BC, and it’s working absolutely great!
useful apps, thanks for share..
l think focus booster was good
Klok is an amazing program, I’ve used it for a long time now. The UI is incredibly friendly, and it only took me a few minutes to figure everything out. I wrote a review on Klok from a self employed game developers perspective, give it a read if you get the time. Glad to see the developers getting the attention they deserve, they’ve worked hard on giving us a great, free program.