Capture quickly
Add a task, assign a category, set urgency, and move on. DeskSlate is built for low-friction task entry.
DeskSlate
A lightweight digital dry erase board for your browser.
DeskSlate is a simple task board for people who want a fast, visual place to capture work, sort priorities, and stay focused without opening a heavyweight project management system.
What it is
Your browser-based task board.
DeskSlate is designed to feel like a lightweight digital dry erase board: always close by, quick to update, and focused on the work in front of you.
Instead of forcing every task into a complex project management workflow, DeskSlate gives you a clean board for capturing tasks, organizing them into meaningful columns, setting priorities, and moving work forward.
It is especially useful for faculty, consultants, software builders, and busy professionals who need a practical place to keep track of what matters today.
Core ideas
- Quick task capture from the browser.
- User-defined columns and categories.
- Priority sorting, including an urgent level for the items that really need attention.
- A compact view for scanning tasks quickly.
- A Done area that keeps completed items recoverable instead of deleting them immediately.
Designed for everyday work
DeskSlate keeps the structure simple so you can use it throughout the day without slowing yourself down.
Focus visually
Organize work into columns such as Focus, Today, Waiting, or any structure that fits the way you work.
Keep history
Done items behave more like a hidden column than a trash bin, so completed work can be restored when needed.
Potential use cases
- Personal daily task tracking.
- Consulting follow-ups and client workstreams.
- Faculty administrative work, reminders, and course prep.
- Small software projects and product ideas.
- Quick parking lot for things you do not want to forget.
Why Portico built it
Simple tools should stay simple.
DeskSlate is for the space between sticky notes and full project management software.
Many people do not need another complicated system. They need a clean, available place to see what is next, what is waiting, and what has already been handled.
DeskSlate Support
Need help with DeskSlate, have a question, or want to report a problem?
Contact support
Contact the DeskSlate support team at:
Account and Data Deletion
You may delete your DeskSlate account from the account settings within the DeskSlate extension.
Deleting your account removes your access and initiates deletion of your associated DeskSlate data from the active system, including:
- Tasks and task notes
- Quick Lists and Quick List items
- Categories and board settings
- Profile and account information
Uninstalling the extension does not automatically delete your DeskSlate account or server-stored information.
For assistance with deletion, email deskslate@porticoconsulting.net. We may need to verify that the request came from the account owner.
Interested in DeskSlate?
DeskSlate is part of Portico’s growing set of practical tools for everyday work.