Is the Default iOS Keyboard Right for You?
An alternative may better suit your style
iOS has a great keyboard. You may be able to find one that better suits your workflow.
Productivity
How to Find That Email Again When You Need It
Don’t let “just in case” clutter your inbox
A common reason for leaving email in your inbox is a fear you’ll never see it again. Here’s how to get rid of the clutter without losing the info.
How to Break Through the Syndrome Syndrome
When everything’s important, it doesn’t matter what you do first
When everything’s important, nothing is. Here are 10 questions you can ask to see which tasks are more important so you can start there.
Spend Your Time Like You Spend Your Money
When you’re done, you’re done
Your schedule for the week is a zero-sum game. When you spend time on one thing, you’re taking time away from something else.
How to Set Up ABC Planning in OmniFocus 3
Finally
Three new features come together to let you do ABC planning in OmniFocus 3.
How to Take a Ruthless Look Back at Your Week
Are you working or shirking your plan?
There are two reasons a plan can fail. Here’s a simple tip that will let you know which it was.
The Best Start to Your Day is a Running Start
Do your most important task fourth thing in the morning
One of the most popular recommendations in productivity might be completely wrong. If you’re getting stuck staring down your biggest rock for the day, try not putting it first.
5 Hacks to Make Your Desktop More Useful
Keep a constant reminder just a keystroke away
Your computer’s desktop is a constant backdrop as you work. Why not let it help bring your productivity to the foreground?
How to Jump Start New Habits with a Dedicated App
It’s like training wheels for your basal ganglia
A dedicated habit-tracking app can help you practice a new habit until your basal ganglia can take over.
The Simple Synergy of a Hybrid System
Can your planner handle all three dates?
Most people plan with a system that is part-digital and part-paper. There’s some duplication of effort, but the resulting strength is worth it.