#productivity
56 articles
We don’t use Slack
I don't like Slack, and I'm convinced a poorly managed one hurts a team's productivity more than almost anything.
Pocket vs. Instapaper revisited
A year on, Instapaper stays a place for reading while Pocket turns into a social recommendation network.
Surface 3 vs. Surface Pro 3
My hard drive died, so I put the Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 to real work and explain how to choose between them.
Google Inbox: 8 months later
Eight months in, Inbox is open to everyone. I revisit my early complaints and explain why I'm using it full-time.
Typed: The new Markdown editor on the block
I've been trying Typed, the new Markdown editor from Realmac Software, and I think it finds a sweet spot between immersive and flexible.
Writing in plain text
Why I write in plain text and Markdown, and why it suits any workflow, platform or destination.
Some thoughts on inbox zero
I like email because my inbox only holds what still needs me. Here is how that works in practice.
GoodTask vs. Clear
Looking for a Reminders replacement, I tried GoodTask and Clear. Clear is remarkable, but it leaves out features I need.
Productivity for creatives
Task lists failed me because I spent more time managing them than doing the work, so I changed the whole workflow.
To-do dilemma: One year later
A year after Things vs. Wunderlist, I tried every GTD app I could find and ended up back at Things.