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0 pointsjeswin3y ago0 comments

> Given more and more applications require constantly polling backend server (not only social apps, e.g. a TODO list, note-taking application, a time tracker, etc.) I much more prefer this behavior being the default.

Why are desktop versions of TODO lists, note-taking applications, and time trackers constantly polling the server in the background? Social apps and web apps I understand.

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sirn3y ago

I personally do not like using web apps and usually try to use desktop version whenever possible. Of these examples:

- Obsidian for note taking. Configured to sync with Obsidian Sync.

- OmniFocus as my personal GTD. Configured to sync with Omni Sync Server, and also sync to my phone (though on Linux I use OmniFocus for Web)

- Clockify (Desktop) for time tracking. Required for work.

messe3y ago

Well, on macOS, my note-taking, reminders and calendar apps all sync with my phone and tablet. Having it poll in the background means I don't need to wait for it to sync when I next open it.

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