Tag Archives: Productivity

Apple’s hidden white noise feature may be just the productivity boost you need

February 22, 2025 Apple’s hidden white noise feature may be just the productivity boost you need I use Background Sounds to improve my focus. Here’s how you can use it, too. BY Michael Grothaus As I write this, the most pleasing sound is washing over me—gentle waves ebbing and flowing onto the shore. Sadly, I’m not … Continue reading Apple’s hidden white noise feature may be just the productivity boost you need

10 Ways to Induce a ‘Flow’ State and Unlock Painless Productivity

January 28, 2025 10 Ways to Induce a ‘Flow’ State and Unlock Painless Productivity By cultivating a flow state, you can achieve ‘productive happiness’: a state in which you feel energized, motivated, and fulfilled by your work. BY Stephanie Vozza   Peak performance is a state of consciousness where you’re in a rapt moment of attention, … Continue reading 10 Ways to Induce a ‘Flow’ State and Unlock Painless Productivity

Start using Apple Intelligence with these 6 new productivity hacks

 November 02, 2024 Start using Apple Intelligence with these 6 new productivity hacks Writing and communicating are about to get a whole lot faster and easier. BY Michael Grothaus Apple launched Apple Intelligence this week, the company’s official foray into the artificial intelligence space. The platform is designed around privacy and will roll out in stages, … Continue reading Start using Apple Intelligence with these 6 new productivity hacks

Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion

October 23, 2024 Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion This app lets you take notes, organize info, plan out projects, and create documents—all in a way that’s winning over productivity power-users hungry for something that’s both familiar and new. BY JR Raphael Here’s a tantalizing little paradox to chew over: One of the … Continue reading Meet Capacities, the do-it-all productivity app taking on Notion

This TikTok-inspired ‘dopamine menu’ has boosted my productivity

October 19, 2024 This TikTok-inspired ‘dopamine menu’ has boosted my productivity As a former food writer, maybe I shouldn’t be surprised that the productivity technique that is finally working for me includes the word ‘menu.’ BY Francine Maroukian I don’t spend a lot of time on TikTok. I’m afraid of it, actually—afraid of being sucked into that … Continue reading This TikTok-inspired ‘dopamine menu’ has boosted my productivity

Top 15 HubSpot updates for September 2024 include an AI overhaul, big productivity gains

Don’t want to review all 113 HubSpot updates for September? There’s no need. We picked the 15 most impactful updates for managers and admins. Tyler Samani-Sprunk on October 9, 2024   HubSpot released another huge wave of updates in September, including a ton of announcements at its annual Inbound conference. While the much-hyped new AI … Continue reading Top 15 HubSpot updates for September 2024 include an AI overhaul, big productivity gains

Hybrid work boosts productivity and reduces isolation, researchers say

September 28, 2024 Hybrid work boosts productivity and reduces isolation, researchers say Balancing both office and remote work presents the most promising path forward. BY The Conversation New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sparked debate on the future of work in his ountry this week when he ordered public service employees back to the office. But … Continue reading Hybrid work boosts productivity and reduces isolation, researchers say

This free calculator app will multiple your productivity exponentially

  September 21, 2024 This free calculator app will multiple your productivity exponentially This isn’t just another calculator app—it’s a handy notepad that knows how to do math. BY JR Raphael Look, I get it: When you think of “exciting new life upgrades,” a calculator app might not be the first thing that comes to mind. … Continue reading This free calculator app will multiple your productivity exponentially