HT202297 iCloud and outlook: tasks vs reminders or both?

Okay, based on the information I've read about the labels 'tasks' and 'reminders' in iCloud and outlook.... Iif you are using both systems should I dedicate to one or the other?  I use PC outlook an iPad and iPhone and also have google and yahoo accounts. It's getting a little crazy!!

Hi lan,
Did you find a solution for this?

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