LaunchBar is a great multitasking application that I’ve written about before. Here are a few tips to take using LaunchBar beyond its basics as a quick application launcher or switcher.
You can use LaunchBar to add events and TODOs to iCal; and, if you use another application that syncs with iCal, the events and TODOs will end up there too. In my case, I use Daylite, so adding an event via LaunchBar to iCal will cause it to show up in Daylite.
Use LaunchBar to add calendar events and TODO items
To add a calendar event, activate LaunchBar and select the gear icon and then the Index option on the pull-down menu. Choose Show Index. Make sure that in the Categories section Calendars is enabled. If it is, activate LaunchBar again and start typing the name of the calendar you wish to add an event to. When it comes up, select it and then press the spacebar. A text field will present itself and here you can type, “Pick up mom from airport @ Apr 18, 7pm.” Press enter.