Are you busy at work and faced with complicated tasks? Do you often feel that things are in a state of confusion? You just remember what you want to do, but then you forget it in the blink of an eye? Traditional to-do list software requires you to actively open it before you can see it, and it is easy to be submerged under layers of windows. At this time, a to-do list that can be displayed directly on the desktop is particularly important. It allows you to see important items clearly at a glance without having to perform additional operations, which greatly improves reminder efficiency and concentration.

Today, we are going to evaluate several mainstream desktop background to-do tools to see how they can help us say goodbye to forgetting and manage daily tasks easily. The evaluation will focus on the ease of use of the tool, its integration with the desktop, the practicality of its functions, and the effectiveness of its reminders.

YYNote (little yellow bar) ★★★★★

As the key recommendation of this review, YYNote ’s product called Xiaohuangtiao has shown particularly outstanding performance in the field of desktop to-do. This is a fully transparent desktop plug-in. It has the ability to embed your computer desktop wallpaper without any gaps. It will not block the background at all visually, giving people an extremely refreshing feeling. According to the introduction given on its official website, its to-do list supports a minimalist operation method. All tasks can be clearly listed one by one. You can quickly sort them by dragging and dropping, and put the most critical tasks on top with one-click operation.

Its core value lies in "you can see it when you turn on the computer". Your to-do items do not need to be called up by clicking on an icon, but are presented directly on the desktop. This can effectively prevent the situation of "out of sight, out of mind". It supports the setting of multiple to-do lists, and uses the [label] function to intelligently classify tasks. When adding new to-do items, it can also be automatically labeled, making the management in an orderly manner. In addition, flexible recurrence rules can automatically create to-do items for recurring tasks (such as weekly meetings, monthly reports, etc.), and the date countdown function can keep you sensitive to important deadlines. In order to achieve the purpose of protecting privacy, the plug-in supports automatic hiding when close to the edge of the screen or one-click hiding of desktop background to-do items through shortcut keys. Its design is extremely user-friendly.

Microlist★★★★

A tool that performs well in terms of ease of use, it also has a desktop embed function that allows users to quickly add and check completed to-do items. Its interface design is relatively simple and supports simple task classification and priority marking. However, it is slightly lacking in functional depth, such as the lack of powerful repeat rules and in-depth customization options, and the ability to integrate with third-party calendars is also relatively weak. It is more suitable for users who need to record quickly and do not have high demand for complex functions.

Flash note ★★★☆

The feature of this tool is reflected in its flexible sticky note design. You can place multiple colored to-do notes on the desktop as you like using physical sticky notes. It is relatively eye-catching in visual terms. It also supports simple text formatting and reminder settings. However, its disadvantage is that when there are a large number of to-do items, the desktop tends to look cluttered and lacks a unified list-style management view. For users who are looking for a tidy desktop and systematic task management, this may not be the best choice.

Integration considerations, if you are looking for an effect tool that can be deeply embedded in the workflow and achieve "maximum benefit" with "minimum effort". YYNote relies on its interference-free transparent design, powerful functions, and deep adaptation to user habits. It is undoubtedly the first choice at the moment. It is not just a tool, but also advocates a more relaxed and orderly work philosophy.

Stop letting trivial matters occupy your brain. Download YYNote now to experience it. With the help of desktop to-do list, you can grasp the core points of tasks at every moment, and then enjoy an efficient and relaxed work rhythm.

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