Todo Popup (Windows)
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This package contains:
- todo_popup.py — the program
- run_todo_popup.bat — helper script to run it with Python
- TaskScheduler_TodoPopup.xml — a Task Scheduler template to auto-run at logon and on resume from sleep
- todo.txt — a starter todo file (the program will actually store your live list in %APPDATA%\TodoPopup\todo.txt)

How it works
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- When launched, a terminal window is maximized and your todo list is shown.
- Commands: A (add), T # (toggle done), R # (rename), D # (delete), E (open in Notepad), S (save), Q (quit), H (help).
- The list is stored at: %APPDATA%\TodoPopup\todo.txt
  You can edit this file directly anytime.

Quick start (just once)
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1) Install Python 3 from https://www.python.org/ (if you don't have it).
2) Put this folder somewhere permanent, e.g., C:\Users\<you>\Apps\todo_popup\
3) Double‑click `run_todo_popup.bat` to launch. It will try `py -3` first, otherwise `python` from PATH.

Run automatically on lid‑open / logon
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Using Windows Task Scheduler:

A) import the template to task scheduler (easiest)
   1. Open Task Scheduler (Win + R → taskschd.msc).
   2. Action → Import Task… → select `TaskScheduler_TodoPopup.xml`.
   3. Click OK. (The path is already configured for this location.)
   4. The template includes two triggers:
      - At log on (runs on sign-in, restart, or power-on)
      - On Event: System log, Source `Power‑Troubleshooter`, Event IDs `1, 101, 501` (resume from sleep/wake)

B) or if you need to do this manually for some reason
   - Trigger 1: At log on → Any user (or just your account)
   - Trigger 2: On an event → Log: System; Source: Power‑Troubleshooter; Event IDs: 1, 101, 501
   - Action: Start a program → Program/script: your `run_todo_popup.bat` absolute path
   - Conditions: (optional) Uncheck "Start the task only if the computer is on AC power"
   - Settings: Allow task to be run on demand; Do not stop if running on batteries.

Notes
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- "Lid open" typically wakes the device from sleep. The `Power‑Troubleshooter` Event IDs (1, 101, 501) trigger on various resume/wake scenarios.
- Event ID 1: System resume, Event ID 101: System returning from low-power state, Event ID 501: User-initiated wake.
- If your device isn't sleeping on lid close, consider enabling "Sleep on lid close" in Power & Battery settings.

Power user tips
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- To keep the console truly full‑screen, the program tries to maximize the console window on Windows. This is best‑effort.
- You can also pin `run_todo_popup.bat` to Start or assign a keyboard shortcut.
- The file format is simple; lines starting with `[ ]` are open, `[x]` are done.