I previously started a channel called “Cold Weapon (Chinese: 冷兵器)” where I shared some underrated yet useful software I found. However, it became challenging to define what truly qualifies as “underrated,” and since I might not use them regularly, I decided to stop. Now, I’m starting a new channel called ”Soft’wareness“, where I’ll share software I’ve found useful.
Bio: Mini Free Reminder App
One Thing: put your most important task or goal in the menu bar. Its presence there will help you without being annoying. It was developed by Sindre Sorhus, a talented indie developer from Norway who now lives in Thailand to escape the freezing temperatures.
This app is designed to remind you of what truly matters, right from the taskbar. For those who dislike cluttering their desktop with sticky notes, this app offers a minimalist and effective solution. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into this simple yet powerful tool that can meet your needs.
Install: Available on the Mac App Store, 1.8 MB
You can download it directly via the badge below, or simply search One Thing in the Mac App Store. Alternatively, a non-App Store version is also available.
This app does not request any permissions.
Core Features
The editor window is extremely simple. You can type anything you like (although the length of the text may depend on your screen size). Once entered, your text will appear in the taskbar.



Other than that, you can customize the text width, size, color, and more in the settings.
This app also supports Markdown and scripting, making it a great choice for users who want to create a powerful, automated agenda app (3A app, just kidding).
Performance: ~58 MB memory used
This app is lightweight and performs smoothly in daily use, ensuring a seamless experience without taxing your system resources.
Price: free
This app is completely free to use. If you’d like to support the developer, you can do so here: https://sindresorhus.com/donate.
Pros and Cons
- Free and ad-free;
- Offers a simple yet complete experience;
- Clean, intuitive, and easy to use.
- I couldn’t find any drawbacks based on this app’s intended purpose. In other words, it’s a perfect app for what it offers.