Comment by meganlanziello
2 days ago
I did my version of this way:
1) 3x5 cards printed on a printer dedicated to this task 2) Command line routine where I can: a) Enter tasks b) Be able to update card by putting in the card number assigned to the task (which also includes a date). c) Be able to reprint a card if needed d) Be able to view the card on the screen (obviously).
Written in bash.
This is not to be clear to do things that are procrastination but rather to be able to keep track various things that I want to get done the next day or other info that I want physically able to view on my physical desktop during the day.
(I hate to handwrite and can type very well so...)
The 3x5 card printout will contact a checkbox where you can just ink check any item.
The routine makes sure that you only type in the correct number of characters per line so it doesn't wrap.
I then modified this to be able to use larger index cards.
Index cards lay flat on the desk (as opposed to a receipt printer).
Important to have a dedicated printer for this taks otherwise to much friction changing paper.
What kind of printer prints 3x5" (or larger) index cards well?
IME most printers struggle with printing thicker cardstock, or non-normal sizes, e.g. trouble with keeping that size paper straight or with bending/feeding.
Is it just a normal-sized printer, or are there special index-card printers?
Brother HL-6200DW (or similar variation). Before that I used another brother printer. When I researched (noting this was years ago) that was the only one that it would work with (may be others now). I had tried on various HP printers but they didn't work. Now you have to be careful how many cards you stack in the manual hopper also it works but not super robust.
I really like your system!