Reminders App: Is there a way to change the default frequency setting?

[i4k20c]

I use the stock reminders App for a lot of things to keep track of. As an example, i have a "Home Maintenance" list and I have something like, "clean out humidifier" to go off every 1 month. Of course, I can't always get to it exactly when it goes off, so if my reminders app reminds me on July 1st, but I don't checkmark it until July 10 - the next reminder still goes off on August 1st. Is there a way for it to automatically adjust to August 10th (1 month from when I click on complete on the task)?

Thanks so much!

 

[ignatius345]

I was just digging around a bit and it certainly doesn't seem there is. It seems that the only option is strict intervals (like rent) and not factoring in actual completion dates (say, laundry every 10 days).

I use Things a lot, which has an "after completion" option for things like this. It's amazing and I use it for 95% of everything, but it does lack a couple key features Reminders has, like shared lists and location-aware notifications. So I end up still using Reminders for certain stuff.

 

[i4k20c]

I was just digging around a bit and it certainly doesn't seem there is. It seems that the only option is strict intervals (like rent) and not factoring in actual completion dates (say, laundry every 10 days).

I use Things a lot, which has an "after completion" option for things like this. It's amazing and I use it for 95% of everything, but it does lack a couple key features Reminders has, like shared lists and location-aware notifications. So I end up still using Reminders for certain stuff.

oh wow, i need to look into the after completion portion on things. i just purchased it because i like that it is cross platform and i can use it on a web browser for work too. hard part is i have some stuff already in reminders and don't know if there is a way to import them because right now i am living in two worlds so to speak!

thanks for taking the time to respond!

 

[ignatius345]

oh wow, i need to look into the after completion portion on things. i just purchased it because i like that it is cross platform and i can use it on a web browser for work too.

Are you talking about Things (this app?)

Things

Things is the award-winning personal task manager that helps you plan your day, manage your projects, and make real progress toward your goals.

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I don't believe it has a web component, unless you're talking about something else.

hard part is i have some stuff already in reminders and don't know if there is a way to import them because right now i am living in two worlds so to speak!

If we're talking about the same app, you're in luck:

Importing Data From Apple Reminders

Migrate your data from Apple Reminders to Things.

culturedcode.com

 

[i4k20c]

Are you talking about Things (this app?)

Things

Things is the award-winning personal task manager that helps you plan your day, manage your projects, and make real progress toward your goals.

culturedcode.com

I don't believe it has a web component, unless you're talking about something else.


If we're talking about the same app, you're in luck:

Importing Data From Apple Reminders

Migrate your data from Apple Reminders to Things.

culturedcode.com

ah getting my apps confused. i meant ticktick ! i'll need to see if ticktick has these features.

also is your username for St. Ignatius or something else?

 

[ignatius345]

ah getting my apps confused. i meant ticktick ! i'll need to see if ticktick has these features.

Interesting! I just noticed Ticktick is Wirecutter's recommended choice along with Things.

also is your username for St. Ignatius or something else?

LOL, no, it's from Confederacy of Dunces.

 

[mailbuoy]

I use the stock reminders App for a lot of things to keep track of. As an example, i have a "Home Maintenance" list and I have something like, "clean out humidifier" to go off every 1 month. Of course, I can't always get to it exactly when it goes off, so if my reminders app reminds me on July 1st, but I don't checkmark it until July 10 - the next reminder still goes off on August 1st. Is there a way for it to automatically adjust to August 10th (1 month from when I click on complete on the task)?

Thanks so much!

The other thing you can do is just change the date of the reminder to Today, before you mark it complete.