Productivity: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

Jot down your thoughts, save images of things you need to remember, and keep everything at your fingertips on all of your devices with the top note-taking apps we've tested.

With speech-to-text software, you don't need to use your fingers to create digital text. The top dictation software is fast, accessible, and helpful for anyone who struggles with typing.

If you find managing your email annoying, it might be time to switch to another client. Be more productive with one of the top email apps we've tested.

A good chair can keep you comfortable and productive for hours. We're here to help you find the right office chair for your home and budget.

Reading is great, but sometimes you want or need to listen. Let your computer or phone read aloud to you with the top text-to-speech software for accessibility, enjoyment, and productivity.

If you want off a mailing list, deleting messages won't be enough. Here's how to force unsolicited-but-legit emailers to stop bothering you.

Have a major deliverable coming up that involves lots of people and tasks? The top project management apps we've tested can help you keep your team on track.

Want to improve your mood? Start by dialing back the doomscrolling. You don't have to go offline altogether, but small changes can help. Here's how to get started.

The new logos are more minimalist and brighter, following a redesign for Maps and Photos.

Gemini can now summarize and transcribe 'impromptu and casual' meetings, not just those from a Google Meet video chat, Google says, though there are a few limitations at launch.

GanttPro's ease of use and reasonable pricing make it a worthwhile solution for small teams new to project management, though it's missing several common features.

As PCMag's resident data journalist, I practically live in Microsoft Excel. I've learned that it's capable of far more than I ever imagined. These are the hacks and tricks you need to know.

Organizing your documents, emails, photos, videos, and other files can make life a lot easier. We show you how to digitally declutter, step by step.

Don't let your Messages app turn into a secret storage killer. We show you how to quickly free up valuable space.

Google's free, online-first Docs, Sheets, and Slides are easy to use and offer powerful revision features, though competing office suite apps still have more robust capabilities.

Devices like Brick lock you out of your most distracting apps, but it also costs $60. I figured out how to do the same with a free app and a cheap tracker.

Skip the subscription and still catch grammar and spelling mistakes with these powerful no-cost tools.

With its non-linear approach and excellent video features, Prezi empowers anyone to create engaging presentations, no graphic design degree needed.

Cleaning up your Gmail inbox is easier and faster than you might expect. I'll show you how.

Half the battle of getting your work done is figuring out what you need to do. The top work management apps we've tested help you organize your day-to-day workload and stay on task.