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How can I get full-screen notifications?

rob333 (zone 7b)

last year

I'd like to have something that pops-up when I need to be reminded of things, e.g. join meeting, call Dani, etc. Is there a program? Outlook's best option is "banner" setting. I'd like it to block whatever I am doing to get my attention. It'd be best if it allowed me to do it with Evernote, Outlook, whatever program I choose. Anyone have experience with such an animal?

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dadoes

last year

Thunderbird email client has an included calender/reminder/scheduler component. It throws pop-up for reminders although they're not full-screen. It's the current iteration of what originally was Sunbird, which then segued to LIghtning which is no longer available as a separate package, only bundled with Thunderbird.

There may be add-ons for Firefox that provide similar function.

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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
last year
On a computer/laptop, phone, or tablet?

My calendar app on my Android phone has reminders/alerts I can set. That's what I use.
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rob333 (zone 7b)
Original Author
last year
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I too use reminders and alerts. I want one that pops up, and over, whatever I am doing. I'll keep digging. I want it for my work desktop, but if it works well, my android would be great too. Might be better? I'm considering Any.do as it at least syncs up several programs I use (both Google programs and Microsoft programs), and Trello. That's a great project program (what my job is, program management). It's missing some programs (like Evernote), but it gets close. I was looking for alternates, but I am happy to try this one

:)

here's the link to the one I am considering: https://www.any.do/reminders-app-for-windows/
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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
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It looks like the same type of options that are on my phone's calendar app.
rob333 (zone 7b)
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I had a duh moment a minute ago... look at pictures. This is what I want. Apple has it, but Android doesn't. Neither does Windows that I can tell. Called in your face. It's perfect. Can't miss seeing that puppy!
carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
last year
One thing I know is that if I've thought of something, chances are good someone else has too. does

There's got to be something to fit the bill in the Microsoft app store...

https://apps.microsoft.com/search?query=reminder&hl=en-us&gl=EG
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rob333 (zone 7b)
Original Author
last year
I agree. But I think Google and Microsoft are behind on this. I already tried to look, so I hope somebody else will tell me about it if they find it! 😃

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