Apple Reminders sucked for project management until I learned this feature

For years, I relied solely on Apple Reminders for jotting down quick tasks. Thanks to Siri's ability to add reminders swiftly, the app helped me stay on top of things. However, when it came to handling complex projects, I switched to more robust task managers like OmniFocus or Things 3. That changed when I stumbled upon an often-overlooked feature in Reminders: the Column view.

Apple introduced this with the iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma updates, and it took me a while to discover it. But once I did, Reminders transformed into a fully functional project management tool, no longer just a glorified sticky note. A Kanban board, a simple concept, tracks the progress of tasks by organizing them into columns representing different stages.

In the source, Apple Reminders is described as having a hidden Column view that turns the app from a basic reminder list into a functional project management tool. This feature, which combines Sections and the Columns view, allows users to break tasks into labeled groups and visualize their progress. The setup is simple: create a new list, add sections, and then drag tasks between columns as they move through various stages.

The process works across all Apple devices, with the most benefit on iPad and Mac due to the larger screen space. Once set up, Reminders can manage tasks, attach due dates, notes, images, and subtasks, and even scale to accommodate a wide range of workflows. While it won't replace a dedicated project management tool for large teams, it provides a lightweight, easy-to-use alternative for those looking to better visualize their workload.