The Power of Filtering Events

November 2024

Managing multiple calendars can be overwhelming. We know that very well, otherwise we wouldn't have created this product!

While calendar synchronization helps keep everything in one place, sometimes you want to be selective about what gets synced. That's where our new Smart Calendar Filtering feature comes in!

What is Smart Calendar Filtering?

This powerful feature allows you to choose exactly which events get synchronized between your calendars. Instead of syncing everything, you can set up simple rules like "only sync events containing 'Meeting'" or "don't sync events marked as 'Personal'".

For those technically inclined, these rules are powered by regular expressions (regex). Regex is a powerful tool that allows you to match patterns in text, and is a great way to filter events - but don't worry, you don't need to understand the technical details to use this feature effectively!

Real-World Use Cases

The Business Professional

Imagine you're managing both work and personal calendars. You want to sync only work-related events to your work calendar, keeping personal appointments separate.

Simple Regex: (Meeting|Call|Interview)

• This captures: "Team Meeting", "Client Call", "Job Interview"
• While excluding: "Dinner with friends", "Gym session"

The Remote Worker

Working remotely means juggling different types of appointments - some virtual, some marking your availability status. You might want to avoid syncing the event marking whether you're working from home or not.

Simple Regex: ^(?!.*(Remote|OOF)).*$

• This will exclude all events containing "Remote" or "OOF"

Benefits of Smart Filtering

• Cleaner Calendars: Keep your calendars focused and relevant
• Better Privacy: Control which events are shared across calendars
• Improved Organization: Separate work, personal, and other types of events automatically Time-Saving: Set up the rules once, and let the automation handle the rest

Getting Started

You don't need to be a technical expert to use Smart Calendar Filtering. Simply:

• Think about which events you want to sync
• Identify common words or phrases in those events
• Set up simple "contains" or "doesn't contain" rules
• Let the system handle the rest!

Conclusion

Smart Calendar Filtering transforms how you manage your calendar synchronization. Whether you're a business professional wanting to separate work and personal life, or a remote worker managing your availability, this feature helps you maintain organized, relevant calendars with minimal effort.

Remember, while the technology behind this feature is sophisticated, using it doesn't have to be. Start with simple rules based on your needs, and adjust them as you go. Your perfectly organized calendar awaits!