Reqall that thought

One of the biggest problems that I have had in my life is finding an easy system for remembering thoughts/ideas/tasks.  I have tried paper lists, simple text documents and a myriad of other online systems, with little success.  Here are the issues that I have run into with each of the three options I have tried.

Paper Lists – I end up with a lot of lists in a lot of different places and there is no automatic reminder that I have something that needs to be taken care of.

Text Documents – These end up being forgotten as I start one and then forget where it is, because again there is no automatic reminder for what is in those multiple documents.

Computerized Tools – Most of the tools that I have used are dependent on having the computer/PDA/phone with you with an elaborate if even exists syncing mechanism to keep multiple versions in sync.  Others are complex and require you to categorize, prioritize, colorize, etc., which is just too much work for me.

So, where has this left me?  Well, I found out about Reqall and decided to give it a try.  Since trying it about a month ago, I have bought a Pro subscription and find myself using it everyday for my professional and personal engagements.  The tool is easy to use, is online (so no syncing) and allows me to setup reminders on tasks that need to be completed.

I use the web version and the iPhone version to enter tasks and reminders.  The online tool offers a simple interface with very little bells and whistles.  Basically, it asks what you want to remember and then stores it for you.  You can add a category or due date, but are not required to.  The iPhone application offers an added feature of allowing the user to record a voice record that it will translate, with a pretty good success rate into your entry.

Overall, I have found Reqall to answer all my needs.  It is easy to use, does not impose a number of requirements on me and reminds me to tasks that need to be completed.  I heartily recommend this tool to anyone looking for a straightforward reminder/task system.