Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Our Favorite Productivity Apps!

Mar 26, 2024

Tech journalist David Pierce from the Vergecast joins the hosts to discuss productivity apps. They explore the transition from basic alarm clocks to advanced tools, the importance of reminders in task management, and the benefits of hybrid task apps. The lively debate on productivity apps, integration with Google Calendar, and optimizing task management with AI hardware adds depth to the conversation.

01:24:07

Episode guests

David Pierce

AI Summary

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

TickTick offers seamless task and event integration with natural language input for efficient task management.

To Doist excels in simplicity with powerful natural language processing, syncing with Google Calendar for enhanced productivity.

Transitioning to mechanical keyboards presents challenges but can lead to improved typing speed and interest in customization.

Deep dives

TickTick: A Versatile and User-Friendly To-Do List App

TickTick is a solid and versatile to-do list app that seamlessly integrates tasks and events. The app allows for natural language input, making it easy to add and manage tasks efficiently. Its multi-platform functionality ensures accessibility across various devices, including Mac, Android, iPhone, and Windows. The app features a convenient widget that provides quick access to adding new tasks, and the natural language processing streamlines task creation.

Faulty Human Memory and the Importance of Software Augmentation

01:08

Efficient Task Management with Tick Tick App

02:02

Efficient Task Management Tips for Google Calendar

02:01

Simplicity Over Complexity in Task Management

01:58

Introduction

2min

Productivity Apps: From Alarm Clocks to Advanced Tools

10min

The Importance of Reminders for Task Management

14min

Promotional Ads for CODA and Kia EV Nine

2min

Hybrid Task Apps: Combining Tasks and Events for Better Organization

19min

Debate and Recommendations on Productivity Apps

3min

Exploring Task Management with Google Calendar Integration

8min

Optimizing Task Management with AI Hardware

23min

Competitive Achievement and Satisfaction Discussion

2min

10.

Exploring Productivity Apps and Balancing Technology in Daily Life

3min

This week, we have a fun bonus episode where David Pierce from the Vergecast tries to help Marques convince Andrew to use a proper to-do list app instead of his alarm clock. Throughout the episode they gather information on how Andrew handles his task list and then try to figure out which app would be best for him to use. Then we turn the tables and see how fast David Pierce can type the alphabet! Enjoy!

Shop the merch:

https://shop.mkbhd.com

Socials:

Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM

Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast

Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd

Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli

David Pierce: https://www.threads.net/@imdavidpierce

David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel

Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17

Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast

Join the Discord:

https://discord.gg/mkbhd

Music by 20syl:

https://bit.ly/2S53xlC

Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Our Favorite Productivity Apps!

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

TickTick: A Versatile and User-Friendly To-Do List App

To Doist: Streamlined and Simple Task Management

Considerations for Integration and Accessibility

Different Task Management Apps

Keyboard Preferences and Layout

Alphabet Typing Speed Challenge

Faulty Human Memory and the Importance of Software Augmentation

Efficient Task Management with Tick Tick App

Efficient Task Management Tips for Google Calendar

Simplicity Over Complexity in Task Management

Get the Snipd
podcast app

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Save any
moment

Share
& Export

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Our Favorite Productivity Apps!

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

TickTick: A Versatile and User-Friendly To-Do List App

To Doist: Streamlined and Simple Task Management

Considerations for Integration and Accessibility

Different Task Management Apps

Keyboard Preferences and Layout

Alphabet Typing Speed Challenge

Faulty Human Memory and the Importance of Software Augmentation

Efficient Task Management with Tick Tick App

Efficient Task Management Tips for Google Calendar

Simplicity Over Complexity in Task Management

Get the Snipdpodcast app

AI-poweredpodcast player

Discoverhighlights

Save anymoment

Share& Export

AI-poweredpodcast player

Discoverhighlights

Get the Snipd
podcast app

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Save any
moment

Share
& Export

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights