Calendar Applications License That Supports

Since then I have tried all the desktop systems above and none of them provide reliable reminders unless they come with other, unacceptable baggage.

Heres a look at five of the most popular desktop calendaring applications.

You answered the call, and now were back to highlight the ones you nominated.

Best Desktop Calendaring App Most of us have a system to keep track of appointments, meetings, and regular to-dos, and if you Read more Advertisement iCal (Mac) GO Media may get a commission Binx Plush Buy for 17 from Disney Store If you have a Mac, you already have iCal.

The app integrates tightly with other Mac OS apps and goes mobile on your iOS device, and supports notifications in advance of appointments.

Since it uses the.ics calendar standard, you can quickly import or export to and from other services like Google Calendar.

Microsoft Outlook (MacWindows) Advertisement Some of you went out of your way to nominate Outlook because its what you use at work, others said you prefer it for your personal appointments as well.

Regardless, Outlook offers built-in tools to keep your appointments organized by type, integrates with your email, and when combined with Exchange is a powerhouse that supports resource booking, appointment locations, freebusy times, and more.

Google Calendar (Web) Advertisement While its not technically a desktop calendaring app, Google Calendar is clearly the go-to calendar service for many of you.

Its free, Web-based and accessible anywhere, and if you have a Google account you already have access to it.

Adding appointments is easy from the Web interface or from Gmail, and most other applications can sync with it.

Thunderbird Lightning (MacWindowsLinux) Advertisement Thunderbird is already our favorite email client for Windows, but when you add Lightening, the Mozilla Foundations calendaring plug-in, you get a utility that allows you to read messages, stay on top of appointments, and importexport your calendar to other apps.

Mozilla has woefully neglected lightning, but if you like Thunderbird for mail, Lightning will keep your calendar organized.

The Best Email Client for Windows Everyone manages their email a little differently, so picking one client that works best for Read more Advertisement Rainlendar (MacWindowsLinux) Advertisement Rainlendar is the ultimate out of the way calendaring utility.

The apps lightweight widgets sit on your desktop and warn you of upcoming appointments and to-dos without draining system resources.

There are countless skins for it, so you can find a look that works for you.

Calendar Applications License That Supports

Pay 10 (approx 14) and youll get a pro license that supports syncing with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Remember the Milk, among others.

Now that youve seen the top five, its time to vote for an all out winner.

Whats the Best Desktop Calendaring Application online survey Advertisement This weeks honorable mention goes out to BusyCal for Mac, which offers mobile calendar sync, multi-user sharing and editing, and support for syncing to Google Calendar.

BusyCal will set you back 49.99 for a single user license, but its a great alternative to Exchange or Google Calendar for groups looking to share calendars.

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Back when I was an employee and had MS Office provided to me, I used Outlook and really liked it.

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