Reading through your comments, I got excited by some of the ideas presented about how to better implement TaskBlaze to help improve productivity.
Option to make TaskBlaze Transparent
Option to have TaskBlaze shrink to simply the stop button
I think those two ideas were great and put them into a beta build .7 for people who would like the cutting edge.
Here’s a screenshot of what it looks like:
Just be aware, the settings do not save yet and by default it will minimize to a stop button. So if you don’t like that idea, keep your current version. Like I said above, this build is for people who want those features now. I will be working on getting those features added ASAP. I am posting now because thought “Hey, I’m having so much fun with it”, you should have fun too.
Another note, with this version, you’ll need to put TaskBlaze into the location you want it before hitting “Start”. You can’t move it once it’s started.
The brave and TaskBlaze aficionados among us can download the latest beta here: Download Taskblaze_B7.zip (131.2K)
Note: TaskBlaze is “Tell-A-FriendWare” . There is no cost for downloading or using it, I only ask you tell a friend or two about it so they can benefit too.
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Thanks for TaskBlaze, it’s been coming in very handy. A quick tip for any users – I started using TB in the Categories, I’m a GTDer and only use Outlook categories for Task items, anyway, I started using “TB”, selected a label color for “Task Blaze Entries” and created a rule to make all entries with TB in the category that color. It let’s me quickly see what’s a hard appt and what’s a TaskBlaze entry.
Kevin,
That’s a great idea. If it would be helpful I could probably hard code in an option to preface each taskblaze item with a TB: or your own characters that would set them apart from other schedule items. What do you think?
I’m using Office 12, and it’s automatic category coloring makes it easy to see things. I just set all my categories to !Journal.
I work for a nonprofit, and it’s a constant hassle to track time charged to different grants. When I saw a link to TaskBlaze this weekend, I crossed my fingers and sent it to work. Thank you! It’s very easy to use, and I have no doubt that even my less tech-loving staff will find this useful when we do time studies. The transparency option makes it look like my host of widgets that currently litter my desktop, and I’ll be interested to see what new things are available as you work on this more. Very cool!
Thank you for TaskBlaze. A beautiful piece of anti-bloatware! I’m passing it around to others. If you’re every in New Mexico I owe you a meal.
A suggestion–what about some sort of system tray functionality?–As an optional alternative to the transparent button/always on top (which is also a great interface).
Excuse me if this sounds greedy!
Christine and Nicholas,
Thanks for the feedback. It’s not greedy, I’m always interested in making improvements and the system tray functionality is something on the list
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