Need To Find a New Calendar App

[Imperfect1]

Yahoo has taken a page out of the Microsoft book, and has updated its Calendar app, transforming a former Yahoo Calendar app that was wonderful -- into the new, updated version which is terrible and practically unusable!

So, now I need to find a new Calendar app that also sends out Reminders. Does anyone have any suggestions other than the Windows Live Mail/Hotmail Calendar?

OR does anyone know how one can revert back to the former version of Yahoo's Calendar app?

 

[Carolyn]

Have you checked out Google calendar?

 

[Imperfect1]

Have you checked out Google calendar?

Yes, but the Google calendar only allows notifications to be sent to one's Google email (which I don't have and really would prefer not to have). I need a calendar that allows notifications to be sent to any email. I would imagine that shouldn't be a problem with most calendars that are not attached to email clients. Even Yahoo allows notifications to be sent to any email. But thanks for the suggestion, Carolyn.

Any other calendar apps that posters know of?

 

[Carolyn]

Never tried these myself, but...

Free Online Calendar Service from Bravenet.com
Free Online Calendar Designed Especially For Busy Families - Get Organized | Cozi

 

[mickey megabyte]

i really like rainlendar, although i only use it locally, and haven't really explored its online abilities.

it gives on-screen reminders, but not email as far as i know, if that's what you're looking for.

 

[MilesAhead]

I'm not sure of all the features but the Vista Calendar was the only Windows one I tried and liked. This page shows how to use it in Windows7:

Download Windows Calendar For Windows 7

 

[Imperfect1]

I'm really depressed --- I use my calendar multiple times every day --- and the new Yahoo Calendar version just isn't as customizable as the old one. But I've looked through, I think, every personal + business calendar I could find on line, and they all have major flaws.

For example, the former Yahoo version gave you a lot of space to display all of your event information --- now it displays only a few short words. Yes, you can roll your mouse over the date and see the whole thing, but it was very nice to be able to just look at the calendar at a glance, and see ALL the information.

Plus, Yahoo has now added a colored "tab" over each date with an event, and the tab cuts off the bottom half of the text so you can barely read what the words say. Yes, I can make the font size smaller --- but that changes the font size for the whole web -- so that means that every time I go to look at the calendar, I have to reduce the font size and when I'm done with it, I have to make the font large again.

But, Yahoo Calendar does have all the functions I need, and I haven't found any other calendar that's better, so I guess I'm stuck with it. Sigh!

PS Thanks everybody for your suggestions!

 

[johnnya]

Hi Imperfect1. Not sure if this is exactly what you want but CNET link below seems to be an older version of your program. Maybe???
Yahoo Calendar - Free web applications and web app reviews - CNET Download.com

Regards
JohnnyA

 

[Carolyn]

Mozilla Sunbird®

http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/sunbird/screenshot.html

 

[Imperfect1]

Hi Imperfect1. Not sure if this is exactly what you want but CNET link below seems to be an older version of your program. Maybe???
Yahoo Calendar - Free web applications and web app reviews - CNET Download.com

Regards
JohnnyA

Thanks so much for trying JohnnyA. I got really excited when I saw your post, but when I tried the "Try it now" link, it took me to the new version of Yahoo Calendar, not the older version that is discussed in the review.

If anyone else knows of a link to the older version I would sure appreciate having it!!!

 

[Carolyn]

Can I switch back to the previous version of Yahoo! Calendar? | Yahoo! Calendar Help

Since this is a web based application, there will be no link to the old version.

 

[Langsey]

Checkout VueMinder VueMinder Calendar - Print Calendars and Share Reminders Using The Best Calendar Program I have the pro version. You can give reminders via email alert, text, pop up etc.

 

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[Imperfect1]

Hi Carmine, thanks so much for all of these great suggestions! After my prior search (following Yahoo changing its Calendar's format and features), I couldn't find anything better, so I kind of bit the bullet and ended up staying with the revised and very frustrating 'new' Yahoo Calendar. So I'm really looking forward to trying out your suggestions. I'll report back!

 

[Heyyou]

I realize this one will cost you money, but I use Outlook which has a great calender that I think will do anything you need it to do.

 

[Imperfect1]

Thanks for the suggestion HeyYou, but I don't use Outlook for my email, so I don't think it would work to use it for only as a Calendar.

 

[Heyyou]

Thanks for the suggestion HeyYou, but I don't use Outlook for my email, so I don't think it would work to use it for only as a Calendar.

I thought you might switch your e-mail provider to Outlook. It does everything except make coffee.

 

[pacinitaly]

Hi Carmine, thanks so much for all of these great suggestions! After my prior search (following Yahoo changing its Calendar's format and features), I couldn't find anything better, so I kind of bit the bullet and ended up staying with the revised and very frustrating 'new' Yahoo Calendar. So I'm really looking forward to trying out your suggestions. I'll report back!

You're welcome kido,


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