DayMate

DayMate, developed by Crystal Office Systems, is an intuitive and versatile day planner that helps users get organized in both their business and personal life. The latest version, 7.58, comes with a file size of 8.1 MB and supports a variety of operating systems including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. The program file names, such as daymate.exe, reflect its specific utilities.

As an office tool under the subcategory of mind mapping, DayMate offers a wealth of features to keep track of your schedule efficiently. Users can create and schedule reminders that can pop up with optional sound effects or even start applications and open documents. It also has functionalities to shut down, reboot, or power down your system, check for new emails, dial phone numbers, synchronize system time via the Internet, and send messages.

For those who have used Microsoft Outlook, DayMate’s interface will feel very familiar - it is attractive and easy to navigate. Users can easily create single or recurring appointments, color-code different item types, and set reminders for upcoming appointments. The program boasts a drag-and-drop feature that allows easy rescheduling or duration adjustments of appointments.

DayMate also includes different view modes: daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly overviews, and a quick view to help manage one’s schedule efficiently. Besides reminders, users can view all items in various calendar states, and set the program to chime or speak the hour, half-hour, and quarter-hour. This application runs in the background and sits in the system tray, making it nearly impossible to forget birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, or other significant events.

Pros:

• Easy-to-use interface similar to Microsoft Outlook.
• Variety of features including system shutdowns and email checks.
• Different calendar view modes to see your schedule at a glance.
• Download and use are completely free.

Cons:

• Lack of customization for creating new event categories.

Overall, DayMate version 7.58 is an excellent tool for anyone looking to keep their schedules organized effortlessly. The previous versions, including 7.5, 7.4, and 7.0, also offer similar robust features that contribute to its reputation as a must-have desktop day planner.

You may want to check out more software, such as Digital Diary, Break or ConceptDraw MINDMAP, which might be similar to DayMate.