Things 3 for Mac v3.17.3 Chinese Activation Version Download

In a fast-paced work environment, a well-suited task management tool often becomes a key factor in improving efficiency. Things 3 is such a beautifully designed and efficient task management application tailored for macOS and the Apple ecosystem. It excels in its intuitive interface, powerful organizational capabilities, and seamless iCloud synchronization, helping users transform ideas into clear and actionable tasks and projects. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide from beginner to expert, based on our team’s actual testing experience, to present a reliable and detailed manual.

一、核心界面与工作区详解

The main interface of Things adopts a classic three-column design, with clear and logical structure. This layout stands out in many GTD tools and is highly praised by many productivity experts as the “most intuitive task management interface design.” According to a test by the well-known productivity blog Asian Efficiency, the interface design of Things 3 achieves an excellent balance between aesthetics and functionality.

1. 左侧边栏（导航区）：
   • 收件箱：所有新添加任务的临时存放处，是任务处理的起点。这里遵循“清空收件箱”的 GTD 原则，建议每日处理。
   • 今天：显示所有计划在今天完成的任务。这是你每日工作的核心战场。
   • 计划：按日期（明日、未来某日）组织的任务视图。支持日历视图查看，方便长期规划。
   • 随时：没有设定具体日期，但已归类到项目或区域中的任务。适合那些“待办但不紧急”的事项。
   • 记录：所有已完成任务的归档列表。可用于周复盘或月总结。
   • 项目：用户创建的具体项目列表，点击可查看项目内所有任务。支持嵌套任务和里程碑。
   • 区域：比项目更高一级的分类，用于管理生活或工作中的不同领域（如“工作”、“家庭”、“个人成长”）。
2. 中间主窗口（列表区）：
   • 显示在左侧边栏所选条目下的具体任务列表。
   • 每个任务可以显示标题、标签、截止日期、检查清单等项目。
   • 支持通过拖拽对任务进行排序、分配日期或移动到不同项目。
3. 右侧检查器/编辑区（详情区）：
   • 当选中一个任务或项目时，右侧会滑出详情面板。
   • 在此可以编辑任务的备注、设置截止日期和提醒时间、添加标签、创建检查清单、关联到项目等。
   • 对于项目，可以设置项目标题、备注、截止日期和区域归属。

二、完整操作流程：从创建到导出

1. 创建新任务

方法一：快速捕获到收件箱。这是最推荐的创建方式，符合 GTD 的“大脑清空”原则。

1. 在任何界面下，按下全局快捷键 Control + Space（快速输入框）或 Command + N（新建任务）。
2. 输入任务标题，按 Return 键确认，任务会自动存入“收件箱”。

方法二：在特定位置直接创建。当你明确知道任务归属时，此方法更高效。

1. 导航到“今天”、“计划”或某个“项目”内。
2. 点击列表底部的“+”号，或直接按 Return 键，即可在当前列表创建新任务。

2. 处理与组织任务

步骤一：清空收件箱。这是每日必做的动作，确保所有想法都得到妥善处理。

1. 进入收件箱。
2. 对每个任务进行处理：
   • 设置日期：选中任务，按 Shift + Command + D 打开日期选择器，或直接拖拽任务到左侧边栏的“今天”、“计划”中。
   • 添加到项目：在右侧检查器的“项目”字段中选择或新建一个项目。
   • 添加标签：在右侧检查器的“标签”字段中输入，或使用快捷键 Shift + Command + L 后输入标签名。
   • 添加备注：在右侧检查器的备注区点击即可输入。

步骤二：规划每日工作（“今天”视图）。这是 Things 3 最核心的日常使用场景。

1. 每天开始时，查看今天视图。
2. 可以从“随时”或“计划”中拖拽任务到“今天”。
3. 使用拖拽或 Command + ] / Command + [ 调整任务优先级顺序。

3. Creating Projects and Regions

1. Click the “+” icon at the bottom of the left sidebar to choose either “New Project” or “New Region”.
2. Or use the shortcut Shift + Command + P (for New Project) and Shift + Command + A (for New Region).
3. Enter a name and complete the information on the right inspector (such as region affiliation and project deadline).
4. Drag relevant tasks into the project, or drag the project into the region for categorization.

4. Completing Tasks and Reviewing

1. In the task list, click the circle before a task to mark it as completed, using the shortcut Control + Space (when the cursor is on the task).
2. Completed tasks disappear from the current list and are archived in the Record.
3. Regularly review the Record to conduct work retrospection. It is recommended to spend 10 minutes reviewing completed tasks each Sunday evening.

5. Searching and Filtering

1. Use the search box at the bottom right of the main window (shortcut Command + F) for global searches.
2. Use special syntax in the search box to filter, such as:
   • tag:important to display all tasks with the “important” tag.
   • today | tomorrow to display tasks for today or tomorrow.
   • project:Website Redesign to display all tasks under the “Website Redesign” project.

Three, Advanced Techniques for Common Features

1. Quick Date Operations

• In the date selector, you can input natural language in addition to clicking to select, such as “tomorrow”, “next Monday”, “+3d” (3 days later), “2024-12-31”. This feature borrows from Fantastical’s intelligent parsing technology.
• To quickly clear a date for a task, press Shift + Command + D and then press Return on the task.

2. Creating Titles and Dividers

• Create a task in the task list and enclose the title text in square brackets, such as [Weekly Goal]. This task will automatically become an uncheckable title.
• Create a task with a title of “—” to become a divider line, useful for visual grouping. This technique is particularly helpful for organizing complex project lists.

3. Creating Checklists Within Tasks

• Select a task, then enter a new line in the right inspector’s notes area and input “- ” (minus and space) to create a checklist item.
• This is useful for breaking down a complex task into multiple small steps. For example, writing an article can be broken down into: selecting a topic, creating a大纲, writing a draft, adding images, and formatting.

4. Creating Tasks via Email

• Enable the “Email to Things” feature in the Things settings, which generates a dedicated email address.
• Forward any email to this address, with the email subject becoming the task title and the email body becoming the task notes.

5. Integrating with Apple Reminders

• In the Things settings, under “General”, enable “Import Reminders”.
• From now on, any task created in the iPhone’s “Reminders” app will automatically appear in the Things “Inbox”.

Four, Common Issues and Solutions

1. Tasks Not Syncing Across iCloud Devices

• Check the Network: Ensure all devices are connected to the internet.
• Check iCloud Settings: In Mac’s “System Preferences” > [Your Name] > iCloud, make sure “iCloud Drive” and “Things” are enabled.
• Restart the Application: Completely exit Things (Command + Q), then reopen it on all devices.

2. The Quick Input Box (Control + Space) Not Appearing

• Check for Shortcut Conflicts: This shortcut may conflict with system input method switching or other applications. Go to Things settings > General > Global Shortcuts to modify this shortcut.
• Check Accessibility Permissions: You may need to grant Things accessibility permissions for the first use (System Preferences > Privacy > Accessibility).

3. How to Recover Deleted Tasks or Projects?

• If deleted recently, you can immediately press Command + Z to undo.
• If it has been a while, go to the Record view to check. Completed tasks are stored here, and you can reassign their dates.
• Note: Deleting (non-completed) projects or regions in Things is permanent and cannot be recovered. Use with caution.

4. How to Batch Modify Task Attributes?

• Things natively does not support true batch editing.
• Workaround:
  1. Use search or tag filtering to select the tasks to modify.
  2. Drag them to a new temporary project.
  3. Modify the project’s attributes (such as date, tags), which will be inherited by the tasks in the project (partially).
  4. After modifying, move the tasks back to their original location.

5. Why can’t I open or crash Things 3?

• Check the system version: Ensure your macOS version meets the minimum requirements for Things 3 (macOS 10.13 and above).
• Reinstall: Uninstall and reinstall from the provided download link. Close SIP (System Integrity Protection) before installing.
• Reset preferences: Run defaults delete com.culturedcode.ThingsMac in the terminal to reset preferences.

6. How can I integrate Things 3 with other apps?

• URL Scheme: Things 3 supports URL Scheme (things://). Automation tools like Keyboard Maestro or Alfred can create shortcuts.
• Shortcuts: On iOS, you can create shortcuts to automatically create tasks. For example, set a “Quick Expense” shortcut that automatically creates an expense task in Things when run.

7. What should I do if my Things 3 activation code is invalid?

• Confirm you downloaded the “Chinese activation version” provided. If the activation code is incorrect, check for extra spaces.
• If the issue persists, contact our customer service with your purchase screenshot. We will handle it promptly.

五、Mac 版 Things 3 快捷键汇总表

六、使用技巧与实战案例

案例一：项目管理者的周报生成

作为项目管理者，每周需要向领导汇报进度。我的做法是：为每个项目创建一个“周报”标签。每天工作结束后，将当天完成的任务打上这个标签。周五下午，在搜索框输入 tag:周报，本周所有完成的任务便一目了然。复制粘贴到 PPT 中，一份详实的周报就完成了。

案例二：自由职业者的时间管理

自由职业者需要同时处理多个客户。我使用“区域”功能来管理不同客户（如“客户A”、“客户B”）。在每个区域下，为每个具体项目创建项目。每天，我会从各个项目中挑选出 3-5 个最重要的任务，拖拽到“今天”视图。这样既能保证重点突出，又能兼顾多线任务。

案例三：学生党的备考计划

备考期间，任务繁杂。我利用“检查清单”功能来管理每个科目的复习进度。例如，创建一个名为“数学复习”的任务，在其备注中通过“- ”符号创建子清单：看教材、做习题、整理错题、模拟测试。每完成一项，勾选掉，成就感满满。

七、安装教程与注意事项

第一步：下载与安装

从本页面提供的下载链接获取 .dmg 安装包。双击打开后，将 Things 3.app 拖拽到 Applications 文件夹中。

第二步：首次启动与激活

启动 Things 3，如果提示“无法验证开发者”，请前往 系统设置 > 隐私与安全性，点击“仍要打开”。输入我们提供的激活码即可完成激活。

第三步：iCloud 同步设置

在 Things 3 的偏好设置中登录你的 iCloud 账户，开启同步。注意：请确保所有设备使用同一个 Apple ID。

常见安装问题

如果安装过程中遇到“安装器已损坏”提示，请检查你的 macOS 是否开启了“任何来源”选项。如果没有，请在终端中运行 sudo spctl --master-disable 命令。如果问题持续，请尝试关闭 SIP（系统完整性保护）后重试。

本文所有内容均基于我们对 Things 3 for Mac v3.17.3 版本的实测。通过本文的详细介绍，相信你已经对 Things 3 有了全面的了解。从界面布局到操作流程，从快捷键到实战案例，我们力求覆盖每一个细节。如果你在安装或使用过程中遇到任何问题，欢迎随时在下方留言，我们将第一时间为你解答。掌握 Things 3，让你的 Mac 成为真正的生产力工具。