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Save 25% until 2013-01-10

Hendrik Ebel — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:34:48 +0000

The special birthday discount is extended: 25% off until 2013-01-10.

You can use the 25% discount by buying Sorting Thoughts on the MacPromo site until 2013-01-10. The activation code is also valid for the MS Windows version.

>> 25% off until 2013-01-10! <<

Happy Birthday! 50% off

Hendrik Ebel — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:16:25 +0000

Happy Birthday Sorting Thoughts – You’re two years old now! It’s fantastic to see so many users around the world, which using you to sort their thoughts. In just two years, you grow up with new features like file attachments, Gantt charts and import/export capability to a great universal knowledge and self-management tool. I’m expectantly awaiting the next updates and an iOS version :-)

In cooperation with MacUpdate.com I will celebrate this birthday with a huge discount of 50% today. You can use this discount by buying Sorting Thoughts on the MacPromo site today (2012-12-26). Btw, the activation code is also valid for the MS Windows version.

>> 50% discount only today! <<

Check out the Sorting Thoughts screencast of Mac Update Promo on YouTube.com:

Now on Pinterest

Hendrik Ebel — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:53:40 +0000

Sorting Thoughts is now on Pinterest!

Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web, and I’ve already got a few pinboards up for you to check out!
Browsing pinboards is a fun and visual way to discover new things, head over to Pinterest now to see my collections.

Sorting Thoughts 1.4.0 update available now

Hendrik Ebel — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:21:26 +0000

The seventh update of Sorting Thoughts is available now – start the download here. Version 1.4.0 contains beside some bugfixes and improvements also two new productivity features:

New Features

Shortcut to complete tasks and projects

Now it is possible to change the task and project state without open a task or project thought. You can simple change the state via context menu in the thought tree. And the best, it is also possible to complete all sub tasks of a project or task with only one click.

Shortcut to create a diary thought name

If you write a diary, your thought names contains often the current date. And it can be very boring to write a diary by starting with typing the current date. Nevermore! Now you can simple insert the current date at the creation dialog of a new thought with one click on the new calendar icon.

Improvements

Up to 10 backup cycles
With the new version you can define the backup cylces of Sorting Thoughts in the preference view – up to 10 backup cycles are possible now.

More privacy
This is only interesting for new users: I have modified the trial code request procedure. Now, it is not more neccessary to enter a valid email address to get a trial activation code.
If you want test “Sorting Thoughts”, you must only answer three little questions: Free 30-day test drive

Many thanks again for all your suggestions, bug reports, kudos and reviews – that helps a lot to make Sorting Thoughts better.
Thank you very much!

Update notes

This update is recommended for all users of the desktop version. To update you must only download the new version (for MS Windows or Mac OS X) and install as usual. The installation will overwrite the existing version of Sorting Thoughts. All your settings and thought collections will survive. Please ensure that no thought collection is saved in the program folder. All changes of version 1.4.0 are listed in the change log.

Educational Discount Program

Hendrik Ebel — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:05:36 +0000

I received numerous requests from students to provide a discount to educational institutions.

Today, I’m pleased to announce the Sorting Thoughts educational discount program.
Students, teachers and education professionals can save 25% off the original price.

Follow the link to see how it works:

Sorting Thoughts Educational Discount Program

Finally, if you have any feedback regarding the program, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sorting Thoughts 1.3.0 update available now

Hendrik Ebel — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:06:35 +0000

Today I’m very happy to announce the availability of Sorting Thoughts version 1.3.0. The new version lets you export and import thoughts.

You can export thoughts to HTML pages or a XML file. The XML file is also importable. So it is possible to share thoughts between thought collections or to create a readable backup.
Besides, it is now possible to import CSV files. You can so easily import content of other tools which supports CSV file export.

The new export and import feature is the next big step of Sorting Thoughts towards to delivering a trustworthy tool for your daily life.

Also many thanks for all your suggestions, bug reports, kudos and reviews – that helps a lot to make Sorting Thoughts better. Thank you!

HTML export tutorial

Update notes

Reminder: 25% discount

Hendrik Ebel — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:13:47 +0000

Only four days left for 25% discount. Save US$ 9.99 for the single version or US$ 17.49 for the family version of Sorting Thoughts until Dec-31-2011.

>> Buy Now <<

The discount is valid for all available currencies until Dec-31-2011.

Sorting Thoughts 1.2.1 update available now

Hendrik Ebel — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:15:28 +0000

Sorting Thoughts version 1.2.1 is available for download. The new version contains just bugfixes and some performance improvements. This update is recommended for all users of the desktop version.

Finally I wish you all and your families
Merry Christmas
full of happiness, enjoyment and peace and all the best for the new year 2012.

Update notes

To update you must only download the new version (for MS Windows or Mac OS X) and install as usual. The installation will overwrite the existing version of Sorting Thoughts. All your settings and thought collections will survive. Please ensure that no thought collection is saved in the program folder. All changes of version 1.2.1 are listed in the change log.

Sorting Thoughts 1.2.0 update available now

Hendrik Ebel — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:30:16 +0000

Sorting Thoughts version 1.2.0 is available for download. The new version contains some bugfixes and new big features which makes Sorting Thoughts Getting Things Done® (GTD®) ready. The following new features will improve your task management:

1. Gantt charts – see the big picture

Every project thought has now a “Task Schedule” tab which shows all related tasks in a Gantt chart. You can move the tasks to change the start and end dates. Gantt charts are great to see the whole planning picture of your projects.

2. Thought filter – see your next tasks

Further, the new version let you set filter rules for the thought tree. With the new context menu of the search input field (right-click), you can set this filter rules. For example, a very useful filter is “Show my next tasks” which let you see all open tasks sorted by end date and priority.

3. State-based icons – see it quickly

Every project and task thought has now a state-based icon. So you can see the state (open, in progress, closed) and the priority (high, medium and low) without open the thought.

Update notes

GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company.

Sorting Thoughts 1.1.0 update available now

Hendrik Ebel — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:35:26 +0000

Sorting Thoughts version 1.1.0 is available for download. The new version contains some bugfixes and the following new big feature:

File attachments

Now it is possible to add any files to a thought. Images can be displayed directly in a little gallery and it is very simple to update file changes. Look at this video and try it out.

Update notes

To update you must only download the new version and install as usual. The installation will overwrite the existing version of Sorting Thoughts. All your settings and thought collections will survive. Please ensure that no thought collection is saved in the program folder. All changes of version 1.1.0 are listed in the change log.