Google Calendar and Task Manager are free programs offered by Google. All you need is a Google Account to access these programs. If you have an existing Gmail or Google + account, then you are all set to get started.

If not, then follow this link to set-up a Google account.

https://accounts.google.com/signup

How to Find Your Google Task Manager and Calendar

There are several ways to access your Google task list and calendar.

Open Tasks from Your Gmail email home page.

• Go to your Gmail account.
• When you open your Gmail account you will find a drop-down arrow on the left-hand side, as shown in the picture below. Click on the drop down arrow.
• Click on the word tasks.
• A small task box will open on the right hand side of your screen.
• Click on the slanted arrow to open a pop-out task window.

Open Google Tasks from Chrome Extension

• Install a Google Task Extension in your Chrome Browser
• Visit the Chrome Web Store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions
• Enter “Google Tasks” in the search box.
• At the present time, my favorite chrome extension is “Better Google Tasks” by Matt Atkins.**Please leave a comment below if you have found a better app in the store.
• Click on the button that says “add to Chrome.”
• Note that a little icon will appear on your Chrome Web Browser – this is how you will access the app.

Open Google Tasks from a Smart Phone or Tablet App

• Visit the app store from your smart device.
• Search for “Google Tasks”
• I use “gTasks Pro” on my iPad and iPhone. There is a free version and a paid version.
• I do not have an Android phone – so if you find a Google Task app that you like, please leave a note in the comment section below.

As you use and work with Google Tasks you will find that it has many features. I only have given the basic details here to get you started. If you have a question, please enter it in the comment section.