Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Moe Long/CNET I first started using the Pomodoro Technique back in 2014 when some then-co-workers introduced it to me during a ...

I've tried the Pomodoro technique several times over the years, but it never stuck. The idea of working in focused 25-minute bursts sounds simple enough, and I understood why it helps people stay ...

Many students find it hard to keep their minds on homework when alerts buzz and screens flash. That daily tug of attention has given rise to a new toolkit: productivity apps that turn distracting ...

We all have a million tasks we want to accomplish but not enough time to complete them. Whether you’re at home, in the office or anywhere else, drifting focus and distracting notifications can make ...

The year is drawing to an end, which means Apple's 2025 App Store Awards have recognized the best apps for all your Apple devices. The contenders for iPhone's App of the Year were strong, but I was ...

Keeping focused can be difficult with the constant distraction of emails, notifications, and scrolling social media. In recent years, though, the Pomodoro Technique has proven to be an effective time ...

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Focus ...

More often than not, getting work done means putting your phone away. But believe it or not, your phone is a powerful means of boosting your productivity and staying on top of your to-do list. How?

The digital age is overflowing with promises of improved productivity. Between sleek interfaces and catchy taglines, it's hard to discern the silver bullet from the gilded placebo. Fear not, weary ...

Time tracking is not just for businesses to micromanage employees. In fact, logging time can be an excellent way to understand your daily habits and help you improve in areas you did not even know ...

Productivity apps can make your hectic schedule easier by helping you get more done in less time. After hands-on testing, we narrowed down our top picks in this roundup of the best productivity apps ...

These apps (and system features) will help you work faster. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac I’m going to show you five ways you can instantly boost your productivity on your Mac. You might not ...