Calendar. Google Calendar on iPhone and Mac: how to make it open (share) for everyone or favorites
Apple's calendar apps are better than anyone else's. Calendars are synchronized between computers and mobile devices.
The World Cup, which will be hosted this year, starts on June 14. In total, several dozen matches will take place during the World Cup, which will be quite difficult to keep track of given the difference in time zones. To stay updated on changes in the standings and not miss any important game, we recommend that you subscribe to the event calendar.
HomePod may get native support for the Calendar app with the release of . This was reported by 9To5Mac with reference to screenshots of a preliminary build of the future update. The innovation will allow speaker owners to interact with their calendars by controlling them with their voice using Siri.
Last week, many iCloud users began complaining that they were using the Invites feature in Calendar for unwanted purposes. Soon, enthusiasts found a way to limit the flow of such spam, but the problem could not help but reach Apple. Today, company representatives officially spoke on this matter.
This spam filter is a great invention. Thanks to him, we have become much less likely to encounter unsolicited mailings, offering innovative methods to increase earnings and more. Even if a stray message manages to penetrate the main feed, it will hardly be difficult for you to send the entire chain to spam. What a pity that this cannot be done with the standard calendar in iOS.
Only the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro can be considered no less significant in its importance and a much more grandiose event of this year than Euro 2016. The vast majority of our readers are probably going to cheer for their country's national team and evaluate the level of training of foreign athletes. The regular application “” will help you not to miss the performance of your compatriots abroad.
Euro 2016 is an event that millions of sports fans are looking forward to no less than the World Cup. Quite a few fans are probably among our readers. And if you can classify yourself as such, then you simply do not have the right to miss a single match. We will tell you how to avoid such mistakes in the following instructions.
To the question “How are you?” Today, in most cases, you will be answered with a dry “Busy.” We are all extremely busy. We are simply immersed in the atmosphere of “people, meetings, things to do, things to go,” etc. Life forces us to keep things in order. And this is where a personal electronic secretary will come to the rescue, which will allow you to focus on important things and not be scattered about trifles. There are many good electronic calendars for Mac.
iCal/Calendar
Your Mac already has iCal (or Calendar) installed, which you can use to organize your daily routine. "Calendar" allows you to create "events" that relate to both one-time events and everyday activities. For each event, you can set a start and end date and time, mark it as lasting all day, and specify the location and participants. You can create a recurring event and set up a reminder system. You can create several separate calendars (“Personal” (Note) and “Work” calendars are already available) and a list of short-term tasks. In general, this is a complete (if not the best) electronic calendar.
Outlook Calendar
Outlook Calendar isn't as easy to use as iCal, but it still provides all the functionality you need. Its main advantage is that it is integrated into the package Outlook programs, which includes the Mail email client and the Contacts address book, which significantly expands its capabilities.
Lightning
This is a product of Mozilla, which develops the popular Firefox browser. Lightning - an addition to mail Thunderbird client. It has all the necessary functions combined with user-friendly interface. Since this is an application for Thunderbird, it appears as a tab in the Thunderbird window. This is done for ease of integration of mail and calendar. The official website of the project is located at , and the Russified version can be found on the Thunderbird add-ons website
The calendar is a must-have application that manufacturers always include with any device and operating system. It has been present in OS X since the very first versions and Apple is constantly working to improve it. Mavericks Calendar has many new features, but users still want more and for one reason or another we are always looking for better alternatives.
If you are looking for a replacement for the standard calendar on Mac, this article should be useful to you. Today we will talk about best alternatives native calendar, which are worth paying attention to and consider the features of each of them.
Fantastic
After installing Fantastical, its icon is placed in the menu bar and the application will be hidden there until you need it. It's very convenient that Reminders are linked to Fantastical and you end up with a fully functional all-in-one solution. Fantastical's home screen displays all your scheduled events in one list where you can easily navigate through them. Thanks to text recognition, you can speak to Fantastical in “human language.” That is, instead of “January 29, meeting with Nastya at 12.00,” you can simply write “Tomorrow at noon, meeting with Nastya.” In addition, the application has a lot of hotkeys. It’s also nice that there is an iOS version, although for now only for iPhone.
If you are a lover of simplicity and minimalism (but not for the sake of functionality), you should pay attention to Fantastical.
BusyCal 2 is a full-featured replacement for the standard calendar with support not only for iCloud, but also for Exchange, Google Calendar and other CalDAV accounts. Working with them is not limited to just synchronization; BusyCal 2 supports sharing calendars between accounts. Integration with Weather Underground makes it possible to quickly track the weather directly in the application. Another useful feature is the ability to organize calendars into groups, for more comfortable work with them (this will be useful if you have many different calendars). Plus, BusyCal 2 integrates with your Reminders, eliminating the need for two apps.
If you have a lot of calendars and need advanced functionality, you can try BusyCal 2.
QuickCal 3, unlike previous applications, is an add-on for the standard calendar, and not a complete replacement for it. In addition to native calendar integration, QuickCal 3 can work with Google Calendar. There is also support for “human” language, both for calendars and reminders, with which the application also integrates. Using a hotkey, you can open QuickCal from anywhere in OS X, allowing you to work with your calendar very quickly without switching between applications. Another nice thing is that if you schedule an event for a certain time and then try to add another one at that time, QuickCal 3 will let you know about it.
If you're looking for an application that allows you to quickly create and interact with events, QuickCal 3 is a good solution.
TimeWorks is not a calendar in the usual sense of the word. But it will allow you to open the staff calendar much less often in order to view current events. Essentially, its functions boil down to displaying your calendar on the desktop or in a separate window. You will constantly see a list of all your to-dos within the current week. Thus, events will always be in your sight, you just need to glance at your desktop. This is a simple application, but in terms of efficiency it has a lot of value.
If you need extra motivation and quick monitoring of planned events, try TimeWorks.
Blotter integrates with the native OS X calendar and has a similar concept to TimeWorks, but is slightly different in terms of visual design(for the better). Instead of covering events planned for the entire week, Blotter focuses on current tasks, giving you visual overview events for the whole day. In addition, the date and day of the week are displayed, which is a kind of replacement for the calendar widget. And thanks to the transparent interface, all this goes well with any wallpaper, making your desktop informative and at the same time neat.
If you need something like a desk calendar/diary to keep everything in front of your eyes, Blotter is perfect for this.
If I missed any worthy alternatives or you have comments, we are always happy to hear your opinion in the comments. Tell us, do you use a standard calendar or have you found a better replacement?
Google Calendar is one of the most popular free applications, which has an impressive range of functions. In this article we will tell you how to share access to your calendars with friends, the Apple Calendar and Microsoft Outlook applications and turn the calendar into a public one.
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Setting up “sharing” of Google Calendar is done in its web version.
How to share a calendar with Google users?
1 . Create a calendar or open an existing one My calendars».
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3 . In field " Sharing with Individual Users» enter person's email to whom you want to share your calendar.
4 . Choose one of the options for accessing the calendar, which ranges from banal viewing without displaying detailed information to full access with the ability to make changes and share the calendar with third parties.
5 . Click the button Add».
To remove access to the calendar, click on the trash can icon next to the email you are interested in.
How can I share my calendar with people who don't have a Google account?
In this example, we'll show you how to share a calendar with Apple Calendar or Microsoft Outlook users. However, there is one important limitation - these users will not be able to edit calendar events or add new ones.
1 . In the left side menu move the cursor to any of the calendars in the " My calendars».
2 . Click on the checkmark that appears on the right and select the menu item “ Calendar settings».
3 . In field " Private calendar address» left-click on the icon « ICAL».
4 . In the window that appears, right-click on link and copy it. Next, send it to the recipient.
How do I add a Google calendar to Apple Calendar?
1 . Launch the application Apple Calendar.
2 . From the menu bar, go to File → New Calendar Subscription or press the keyboard shortcut Option (⌥) + Command (⌘) + S.
How to remove access to the calendar for users who do not have a Google account?
1 . Repeat steps 1 and 2 of the instructions “How to share a calendar with users who do not have a Google account?”
2 . In area " Private calendar address"to the right of the ICAL icon, click on " Reset closed URLs».
How to make a calendar public?
1 . In the left side menu, move the cursor to any of the calendars in the “ My calendars».
2 . Click on the checkmark that appears on the right and select the menu item “ Share this calendar».
3 . In the window that opens, check the box next to “ Share this calendar" Provide access to details if necessary.
4 . Go to the calendar settings and in the “ Calendar address» Click on the ICAL icon.
5 . Copy the calendar URL and send it to the recipient.
How to add a shared Google calendar on iPhone, iPad and Mac?
To keep track of calendar events directly on your iOS device, you need to add a Google account to your iPhone or iPad. For this:
1 . Open Settings and go to the section Calendar(up to iOS 10 - Mail, contacts, calendars).
2 . Select Accounts.
3 . Tap on an item Add an account.
4 . Select Google and enter the name of your Gmail email account and password.
5 . Activate the switch Calendars And Mail(if you need to collect mail from this account on an iOS device).
On Mac computers, the process for adding Google calendars is much the same:
1 . Open System Settings and go to the section Internet accounts.
2 . Click " + » to add a new account.
3 . Select Google in the list of services and enter your Gmail account and password.
4 . Activate the switch Calendars.
Shared calendars will become available in the Calendar app on macOS.
Success relies on organization, and a calendar is one way that helps many people stay on track, meet deadlines, and organize their events. Apple's built-in calendar app, iCal, is a go-to for scheduling - you can invite other attendees to events, link to maps, set notifications, and add events using natural language (if you type, “meeting with Joe at 2 pm Friday” and iCal will auto-create the calendarized entry).
However, greater functionality is required for scheduling many projects and events. Perhaps you need to access calendar information on multiple devices that aren’t all Apple products. Maybe you want to keep an editable to-do list inside your calendar app. There’s also the possibility that you just want an alternative to what comes standard on a Mac. Below you’ll find a roundup of the top calendar apps for Mac, as well as iCal add-ons so you can manage your schedule your way.
This full-featured app will help you keep track of all the things you need to accomplish in a day. You can easily import calendars from Google, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and other CalDAV accounts to make Fantastical 2 your one-stop view for all events in your life. Once calendars are loaded, you can create sets of calendars to see the information you want, and add reminders using natural language. You can even program calendar sets to appear by location, so that when you’re home, you only see the calendars related to your personal life.
Other helpful features of Fantastical 2 include the widget and Mini Window. The widget supports extensions so you can add other important daily information, like weather, to your daily calendar. The Mini Window lives in your menu bar and is easily editable for quick updates - a helpful tool for those viewing their calendar on desktop.
The latest version of Fantastical 2.2 is available for $49.99. You may also purchase the Fantastical 2 calendar app for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch separately, and your calendars will sync across devices.
- Works with iCloud, Exchange, and Google
- Multiple calendar views, with light or dark themes
- Add events and reminders using natural language
- Included widget shows everything happening in a day
- Ability to add other extensions to the widget such as weather
- Links to Google Hangouts
- Maps displayed for locations
- Add event notes and URLs
- Search for events
- Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese
BusyCal2 looks a lot like iCal, but is more powerful. Like the other calendar software for Mac in this roundup, BusyCal2 syncs with Google, iCloud, iOS, and other CalDAV accounts. It includes all the typical calendar views (day, week, month, and year), and also adds a List view. You can decide the number of weeks you want to show in a month view, or number of days in a week view. BusyCal2 includes several other calendar capabilities, such as adding weather and moon phases, to-dos (with or without a date), and sticky notes.
BusyCal2 is also highly customizable. You can change colors and fonts for specific calendars and types of to-dos and even add Emojis to specific days. Additionally, you can create calendar groups and turn groups on or off to show or hide calendar activity. If you don’t want to keep the app open on your screen, there’s a menu bar app so you can see your day at a glance. The app costs $49.99, but you can try it free for 30 days.
- Syncs with iCloud, Google, Yahoo, and other CalDAV services
- See events and to-dos in the calendar view
- Create calendar groups
- Change number of weeks shown in a month or days in a week
- Change fonts and colors and add Emojis
- Create Sticky Notes
- Add to-dos with or without a date
- Menu bar app option
The calendar feature is an element of the email app in Microsoft Outlook and is geared toward business users. Many of the features in the app are designed to help you schedule meetings based on the availability of other team members. With this app you can view group schedules and side-by-side calendars, send out meeting invites, and create all-day events. The calendar overlay feature allows you to view your personal schedule and work appointments in one view. The app is part of Microsoft Outlook for Mac and costs $109.99.
- View availability of other team members
- Organize meetings
- Send calendars through email
- Publish calendars to Microsoft Office.com
- Link to calendars on Microsoft SharePoint sites
- Change calendar settings and colors
This calendar app doubles as a task manager. You can change due dates by dragging and dropping tasks onto specific days; uncompleted tasks will automatically be moved to the next day. The auto-schedule feature allows you to place tasks into a timeline so you can easily view deadlines and identify how many tasks you can complete in a day or week. Use SmartDay as an organizational tool by attaching notes and documents to events, and even include checklists within your notes. For example, you can add a grocery list to a scheduled shopping event.
The calendar app runs on a Mac, but iOS and other device versions are available, as well as a web-based option. Try the SmartDay Mac OS X app for $29.99, iPhone and iPad app for $9.99 each, or the web version for free.
- Synchronize events and tasks with iCal
- Search events
- Drag and drop events
- Create tasks and to-dos
- Apply tags
- Add detailed notes to any item
- Create checklists on any Note
- Automatically schedule tasks
- Connects with Google Calendars
- Customize the view with skins
- Subscribe to online calendars
- Keep events and tasks in separate lists
- Integrates with Outlook or Google
Use QuickCal to quickly add events to your iCal. The app uses natural language and auto-complete for fast input, and will send alerts for schedule conflicts. Along with iCal, the app can integrate with Google Calendar and BusyCal. You can try the app free for 14 days or purchase it for $2.99.
- Quickly enter appointments and reminders
- Uses natural language and auto-complete
- Detects appointment conflicts
TimeWorks displays all of your iCal appointments simultaneously on your desktop in an easy-to-read visual. iCal events appear on your desktop in chronological order (moving left to right), and a vertical yellow line on the screen tracks progress as events pass. You can choose to display events from a single day or a longer period. TimeWorks’ Exposé setting brings all the events displayed on the desktop in front of all currently open windows. Instead of having to minimize windows to see what’s happening next, hit F9 and you’ll see them immediately. It’s a helpful feature for those who often have multiple windows open while they work. TimeWorks is available for $9.99.
- View upcoming events in chronological order on your desktop
- Use the Exposé feature to bring all events to the front of your screen
DateLine copies your calendar events and tasks from iCal to your desktop, and offers additional customization features such as color, font, size, themes, and transparency. You can view up to 69 days at once in a calendar dateline. The DateLine app costs $4.99.
- Customizable by color, font, size, and transparency
- Lock the DateLine placement on the desktop
- View events and tasks on your desktop
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