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  • The best text editor for macOS

    Atom

    Atom’s price, functionality, and approachability when it comes to package management and settings make it our choice for the best text editor for macOS for most people.
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    Atom
  • The best mind mapping app

    MindNode 5

    MindNode is our favorite mind mapping app because it features an easy, beautiful design, solid syncing, and plenty of import and export options for your workflow.
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    MindNode 5
  • HomePod: A practical review

    HomePod: A practical review

    What it's like to own a single omnidirectional Siri-based AirPlay speaker for the house.
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  • The best app for running Windows on a Mac

    Parallels Desktop

    Parallels Desktop is the best option for running Windows on macOS because it's fast, easy to use, and comes with a lot of features that make living in two operating systems easier than ever.
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    Parallels Desktop
  • Automations and Workflows for Things on iOS: The Complete Guide

    Automations and Workflows for Things on iOS

    Our complete guide to the new URL Scheme for Things 3.4 on iPhone and iPad.
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  • All the Details About Our New Productivity Course, All the Things

    Available Now: All the Things

    Here are all the details about our new productivity course.
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  • The best productivity and GTD app suite for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

    Things

    Things is a well-designed task manager that is very powerful while also being delightful and easy to use.
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    Things

Writing

The best text editor for macOS
Atom »
Apps we love
TextExpander »
The best note-taking app for iPhone and iPad
Bear »
The Best Pro Writing App for Mac (and iOS)
Ulysses »
The best mind mapping app
MindNode 5 »
The Best Third-Party Email App for Mac
Airmail »

Backups

How to back up your iPhone and iPad before an upgrade
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Backing up your computer is easy
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The best cloud backup service
Backblaze »
The easiest way to back up your Mac
Time Machine »
The best app for making bootable backups of your Mac
Carbon Copy Cloner »
Our favorite external hard drive
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To-do & Reminders

The best productivity and GTD app suite for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Things »
The best simple list-making app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Reminders »
The best calendar App for iPhone
Fantastical 2 »

Reading

The best app for reading e-books on iOS
iBooks »
The Best Bible App for iPhone and iPad
YouVersion »
The best Wikipedia app for iPhone
Wikiwand »
The best RSS reader for macOS
Reeder »
The Best RSS App for the iPad
Unread »

Productivity

Apps we love
TextExpander »
The Best Pomodoro App for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Be Focused Pro »
The best iOS app for annotating images
Annotable »
The best habit tracking app for iOS
Productive »
Best app for using an iPad as an external display
Duet Display »

Home Life

The best stand-alone fitness app for Apple Watch
Workouts++ »
The best Apple Watch app for tracking sleep
AutoSleep »
The best app for managing personal finances and budgets
Banktivity 6 »

Photography

The best photo editing app for the iPhone
Darkroom »
The best photo editing app for the Mac
Lightroom »
The best cloud photo management solution
iCloud Photo Library »

Social Networks

The best secure messaging app for iPhone
WhatsApp »
The best Reddit app for iOS
Narwhal »
The best Pinboard app for iOS
Pinner »
The best Twitter app for iOS
Tweetbot »
The best Twitter client for Mac
Tweetbot »

Audio

The best iOS Music app replacement
Cesium »
Our favorite podcast client for iOS
Overcast »
The best music streaming service
Apple Music »
These are the computer speakers I use
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Weather

The best weather app
CARROT Weather »
The best radar app for iPhone and iPad
Dark Sky »

Travel

The best location-logging app for iPhone
Swarm »
The best time zone calculator for iPhone
Zones »
The best flight tracker app for iPhone
App in the Air »
The best remote access solution for Mac and iOS
Screens »
The best VPN solution for iOS and OS X
Encrypt.me »

Misc & Other

The best app for blocking telemarketers, robocallers, and spam calls
Nomorobo »
The best GIF keyboard for iPhone
iGIF »
The best peer-to-peer payment system
Square Cash »
The Best Password App and Manager (and why you need one)
1Password »

The Office

The best app for running Windows on a Mac
Parallels Desktop »
The best online, collaborative document editing suite
Google Docs »
The best third-party email app for iOS
Microsoft Outlook »

Calendars

The best time zone calculator for iPhone
Zones »
The best calendar app for Mac
Fantastical 2 »
The best calendar App for iPhone
Fantastical 2 »

Entertainment

The best iOS Music app replacement
Cesium »
The best sports scores and news tracking app
Yahoo Sports »
The best news aggregation service
Nuzzel »
The best TV show tracking app
Television Time »
The best read-it-later service
Instapaper »

Writing

The best text editor for macOS
Atom »
Apps we love
TextExpander »
The best note-taking app for iPhone and iPad
Bear »
The Best Pro Writing App for Mac (and iOS)
Ulysses »
The best mind mapping app
MindNode 5 »
The Best Third-Party Email App for Mac
Airmail »

Articles

The Twelve South PencilSnap »
A review of the new Sonos One »
HomePod: A practical review »
Automations and Workflows for Things on iOS: The Complete Guide »

Interviews

Tom Garry’s Mac and iOS setup »
Agneev Mukherjee’s Mac and iPhone setup »
Adam Mason’s iPhone X setup »
Paul Morris’ iPhone setup »

Quick Tips

How to create a keyboard shortcut to archive mail in Mail.app »
Understanding the new iOS HEIF image formats »
How to share your entire photo library with Google Photos »
How to pin tabs in Safari for quick access »
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