I Tried Every Todo App and Ended Up With a .txt File

A developer's journey through various productivity apps (Notion, Todoist, Things 3, OmniFocus, Trello) ultimately leads back to using a simple plain text file for task management. The author demonstrates how a basic todo.txt file with dated entries and simple formatting can be more effective than complex productivity systems, offering benefits like instant access, searchability, permanence, and freedom from vendor lock-in. The approach combines daily task lists with work logging, creating a living document that serves both productivity and journaling purposes.