Articles for Productivity
A review of the Microsoft Surface Ergonomic keyboard
A review of the Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
The Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard may not be an Apple accessory, but it's a great keyboard that most people will enjoy using.
Our first look at Shortcuts on iOS
Our first look at Shortcuts
We're incredibly excited about Shortcuts and think it will improve everyone's productivity.
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.
Things vs OmniFocus vs Todoist: A Comparison of the Best GTD and Productivity Apps
Things vs OmniFocus vs Todoist
We've put together a comparison of the best productivity and task apps.
A review of the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
The new 15" MacBook Pro has a lot of new features, and some drawbacks as well.
Our Favorite Apps for Productivity
The Best GTD App for Apple Watch
Things
Things is our favorite way to keep track of lists and focus on tasks when using Apple Watch.
The Best App for Taking Handwritten Notes on an iPad
Notability
The best app for writing notes by hand on the iPad is Notability because of its great UI, great Pencil support and writing feel, and search features.
The Best Calendar App for Apple Watch
Fantastical
Fantastical for Apple Watch has a great user interface, and it leads the pack in every way that matters on watchOS.
The best text editor for macOS
Atom
Atomβs 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.
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.
Apps we love
TextExpander
We love TextExpander because it works across multiple platforms (including Windows), is easy to set up and use, and has a straight-forward business model.
The Best Pomodoro App for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Be Focused Pro
Be Focused Pro is the perfect blend of powerful timeboxing tools and a clean, beautiful user interface to help support you when getting your work done.
The best WordPress client for macOS
MarsEdit
MarsEdit is a powerful and convenient WordPress client for macOS that is easy to use, full of features, and well-designed.
The best flashcard study app
Studies
Studies is our favorite app for studying flash cards on iOS and macOS because of its powerful features and ease of use.
The best iOS app for annotating images
Annotable
Annotable is a capable, easy to use, and feature-rich markup app that can cover your basic and complex markup requirements.
The Best Habit Tracking App for iOS
Productive
Productive is the best habit tracking app because of its unique personality, a solid set of features, and a delightful design.
The best app for managing personal finances and budgets
Banktivity 6
Banktivity is our favorite budgeting app because it's easy to use, offers plenty of features and, most importantly, makes managing your finances easy and relatively hassle-free.
Best app for using an iPad as an external display
Duet Display
Duet Display is the best app for using your iPad as an external display because it's easy to use, reliable, and convenient.
The best online, collaborative document editing suite
Google Docs
Google Docs is the best online, collaborative document editing suite because it's dependable, easy to use, and easy to share with others.
The best third-party email app for iOS
Microsoft Outlook
Outlook for iPhone is the best third-party email app because of the focused inbox, snooze options, calendar, and a wide range of support for various email systems.
The best PDF app for Mac
PDFpen
PDFpen is the best PDF app for Mac because it's easy to use, powerful enough for most users, and also does OCR.
The best note-taking app for iPhone and iPad
Bear
Bear is our favorite notes app for its power and ease-of-use, while Notes.app is our favorite all-around notes app for its deep integration in iOS.
The best Wikipedia app for iPhone
Wikiwand
Wikiwand is our favorite Wikipedia app for iPhone because it's beautiful, functional, and lightning fast.
The best remote access solution for Mac and iOS
Screens
Screens is the best VNC client for Mac and iOS because it's easy to set up, has powerful features, and fits the needs of most users.
The best calendar app for Mac
Fantastical 2
Fantastical 2 is the best calendar app for OS X because it's easy to use, powerful, and well-designed.
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.
Our favorite macOS app launcher
Alfred
Alfred is easy to use OS X launcher that has a free entry point, custom workflows, and a great iOS companion app.
Our favorite grocery shopping app
AnyList
AnyList is our favorite app for shared grocery lists because it makes grocery shopping easier and is well-designed.
Our favorite app for shared lists
Wunderlist
Wunderlist is our favorite way to share tasks because of its ubiquity, design, reliability, and sharing features.
The best RSS reader for macOS
Reeder
Reeder is the best RSS client for macOS because it syncs with lots of third-party services, looks good, and makes it easy to share content with others.
The best Pinboard app for iOS
Pinner
Pinner is our favorite Pinboard app because of its clean layout, powerful features, and more.
The Best Third-Party Email App for Mac
Spark
Spark is a beautifully-designed mail app for macOS that makes email a quick task with plenty of service integrations, the ability to send emails to other apps, and more.
Our favorite way to easily share files, images, and links
Droplr
Droplr is our favorite file sharing app because it's easy to use, is priced fairly, and works on all our devices.
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.
The best document scanning app for iOS
Scanbot
Scanbot has lots of features, and itβs easy to use, which is precisely why itβs the best choice if you want to start using your iOS device to reduce the paper in your life.
The best VPN solution for iOS and OS X
Encrypt.me
Encrypt.me is our favorite VPN solution because it's easy to use and automatically connects.
The best RSS app for iPhone and iPad
Unread
Unread offers the best experience for reading RSS feeds on the iPhone and iPad.
The best simple list-making app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Reminders
Reminders offers the best combination of design, ease of use, and flexibility.
The best iPhone email app for power users
Dispatch
For a powerful iPhone (and iPad) email client, Dispatch helps you manage your inbox and act on emails with ease.
The best calendar App for iPhone
Fantastical 2
A calendar app with delightful design, superior natural language text entry, and support for iCloud reminders.
The best app for managing, editing, and reading PDFs on your iPad
PDF Expert 6
PDF Expert is easy to use, works with many syncing services, offers the fastest document reading experience, and has the most robust toolset available.
Our favorite Markdown writing app for iOS
iA Writer
iA Writer provides the best mix of editing tools, preview features, and exporting options in an app that's very user-friendly.