{"id":312,"date":"2023-07-14T14:28:37","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/?p=312"},"modified":"2024-01-16T11:06:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T10:06:02","slug":"onemorelist-com-working-with-several-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/?p=312","title":{"rendered":"Dozilla.io &#8211; Working with several devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The overall idea of the task management tool <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/Dozilla.io\" target=\"_blank\">Dozilla.io<\/a> is based on unique devices IDs (this is a &#8220;machine ID&#8221;). Dozilla.io assigns a unique ID to each device (PC, smartphone, tablet, &#8230;) which accesses the webpage. This unique ID is stored in a cookie, very cryptic and very long &#8211; it&#8217;s not guessable. When the same device accesses Dozilla.io the next time; the cookie is read and Dozilla.io recognizes the device (e.g. to retrieve the stated user name or device name).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So even if you are one user but use two devices, Dozilla.io will not know that these two devices belong to the same user &#8211; because you should stay anonymous (and not use email\/password, for instance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to work with several devices, you have various options (I recommend the second option):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option 1 &#8211; Default<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access the unique link to your project from each device and leave everything as it is. This is the default. You can assign distinct device names to distinguish your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"48\" src=\"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/grafik-49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-524\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option 2 &#8211; Combine devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the &#8220;Combine devices&#8221; functionality in the main menu of the project list to connect two or more devices loosely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-622\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.418230563002681;width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-17.png 902w, https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-17-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-17-768x318.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This opens a new screen where you can see existing connections and connect a new device to that current device, either by entering that device&#8217;s &#8220;machine ID&#8221; or by scanning a QR code with the new device you want to connect to this device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-625\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4706959706959708;width:647px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-20.png 803w, https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-20-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-20-768x522.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you connected two or more devices, these will sync on these items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The list of projects: The main list of projects will be aligned, so if you get access to a new projects on one device (or create a new project on one device), this project will be visible on all connected devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tags of projects will be synchronized across connected devices, but not the tag filter set on one device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sorting criteria and direction per list will be synchronized across connected devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The description of projects will be synchronized across connected devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks of a project will be synchronized naturally (as these are not device-dependent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The &#8220;favourite&#8221; status of a task will be synchronized across connected devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The &#8220;assigment&#8221; status of a task will be synchronized across connected devices, meaning that if a task is assigned to you, you will see it on all connected devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your profile picture (not your name\/device) will be synchronized across connected devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following items will <strong>not <\/strong>be synchronized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Settings, such as color, language, screen width etc &#8211; these are typically specific per device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The status of a project (i.e. archived or not): This is deliberately so as you may want to see a different subset of projects on one device (e.g. your mobile phone) than on another device (e.g. our desktop PC). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access control: If your project is restricted, you need to enable access to each connected device separately. This is deliberately so to increase security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notifications: Push messages need to be browser-specific, and therefore cannot be shared across devices. It is recommended to setup email notifications only on one device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The statistics and audit logs will still show each device separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note that removing yourself from a project obviously will work only if you remove yourself from that project on all connected devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option 3 &#8211; Clone devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duplicate the unique device ID (machine ID) to a second device; use the &#8220;Migrate projects&#8221; functionality in the main menu of the project list for that. Note: This completely duplicates the device; it will result in identical notifications, settings etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"916\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.5373961218836567;width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-18.png 916w, https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-18-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/grafik-18-768x303.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach is recommended when migrating completely from one device to another, e.g. to a new smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, remember that the device ID is unique and should stay secret; whoever knows your device ID has access to your projects as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also remember that the project ID is an important access control to your project; whoever knows the project ID (i.e. the link to your project), has access to it and can read\/write\/delete entries! You can prevent this by restricting access to your project to known machine IDs; read <a href=\"https:\/\/stuff.frankdux.de\/?p=331\">this article<\/a> to learn more about access control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The overall idea of the task management tool Dozilla.io is based on unique devices IDs (this is a &#8220;machine ID&#8221;). Dozilla.io assigns a unique ID to each device (PC, smartphone, tablet, &#8230;) which accesses the webpage. This unique ID is stored in a cookie, very cryptic and very long &#8211; it&#8217;s not guessable. 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