Simple planner/organizer that runs in windows

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding a simple planner or organizer software that operates on Windows and includes alarm functionality for reminders. Participants share their experiences and suggestions regarding specific software options.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about a simple planner/organizer for Windows that provides alarms at set times.
  • Another participant identifies the previously used software as date-manager from Gator, expressing skepticism about its reliability.
  • A third participant suggests that Microsoft Outlook, included with MS Office, might serve as a suitable planner/organizer, questioning if it was the software in use.
  • Concerns are raised about the date-manager software displaying pop-up ads and being potentially spyware-ridden, prompting a suggestion to seek better alternatives.
  • The original poster confirms the use of date-manager, noting it was important for their dad's computer, and mentions reinstalling it despite the concerns raised.
  • There is mention of searching for alternatives on ZDNet without finding straightforward options.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the reliability and safety of the date-manager software, with some suggesting it may not be the best choice due to potential spyware issues. There is no consensus on a preferred alternative planner/organizer.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific software and their experiences, but there are no detailed evaluations of alternative options or comprehensive comparisons provided.

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Users seeking simple planner or organizer software for Windows, particularly those interested in alarm functionality and user experiences with specific programs.

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Does anyone know a simple planner/organizer that runs in windows and will give an alarm at set timepoints?

(I accidentally seem to have removed the one that was there .. no clue what it was called)
 
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Found it after going through the backup files :rolleyes:

It was date-manager from the Gator company (no wonder it got deleted)
 
I'm pretty sure the Outlook that comes with MS Office chas a planner/organizer. Are you sure that wasn't the program you were using?

[edit] Yuck, are you talking about this program:

http://www.date-manager.com/

"This software also occasionally displays pop up ads on your computer screen based on your online behavior."

I would look for something better than some spyware ridden software
 
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Yeah, that's the program. It's my dad's computer and he immediately noticed it was gone from the taskbar :rolleyes: I've look for some software at ZDNet but didn't find any straightforward ones, so I've just put that one back out. It should be fine :)
 

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