TaskCracker for Outlook

Keeping all the activities of the day or of the week neatly organized should make for a less cluttered agenda and it should result in increased efficiency when dealing with the tasks.

TaskCracker for Outlook is an addon for Microsoft’s Outlook email client that relies on a few time management methods to help users with a busy schedule get things done by prioritizing the activities according to the importance and urgency.

Installing the tool on the system is a breeze and it fits perfectly in the email client. It can be accessed through a new button in the email application.

Its purpose is to arrange all the entries according to their urgency and level of importance; color coding is also used for quick identification of the tasks that need immediate attention.

Modifying the schedule is easily achieved as entries can be moved by dragging and dropping them into a new position.

A very important feature is that tasks can be generated by emails, an action that automatically leads to reaching a inbox zero. Moreover, this enables you to flag a message for follow-up activity and have the task automatically included in the schedule.

Setting an alarm for an entry is also on the list of features and when the time comes there is the possibility to mark the task as complete, delete it or simply opt to be reminded of it after a specific period of time.

TaskCracker for Outlook fits perfectly in Microsoft’s email tool and it comes with a lean learning curve. The tool relies on healthy task management models and succeeds in applying them in order to be able to work out the real priorities.