A PC Magazine Editor's Choice for September 2015, RescueTime is one of the most popular productivity apps on the market. While a pay version is available, the free version, RescueTime Lite, will likely satisfy the needs of most users. To use the app, first sign up for an account, then download and install. From there, configure your account by entering your top three most productive and most...

Google Chrome users looking to boost their productivity may want to check out StayFocusd, an extension that enables users to limit the time they allow themselves to spend on designated websites. Once users add the extension, they can choose which websites they would like to limit their time surfing. One aspect of StayFocusd that may appeal to some users is that, unlike many productivity extensions...

Many of us often fall into the habit of having multiple browser tabs open at once, making it difficult to stay organized and on task. This tool "snoozes" open tabs so that they pop-up at later, scheduled times. This allows users to focus on what they are working on, rather than being bogged down by the numerous other projects they may have started, whether that be articles to read for an upcoming...

For readers who use multiple task, project, and issue trackers like Asana, Todoist, Wunderlist, Evernote, Basecamp, or Gmail (among many others), there can come a time when confusion sets in. Enter Taco. The app strikes an excellent balance between bringing tasks from various programs together into a single interface, and simultaneously keeping them distinct on the clean and crisp interface. To...

Taskwarrior is a powerful command line to-do list manager. It is designed to be unobtrusive and fast, allowing users to quickly record information about their work and then move on. Users assign tasks to their to-do list with "task add 'Task Description.'" Tasks can optionally have due dates, priorities, dependencies on other tasks, be tagged with free-form data, be part of specific projects, or...

Toodledo is more than just a simple to-do list. It's a way to organize your life, meet deadlines, and stay productive at work and at home. The service integrates a number of tools, including ways to store notes, lists, and outlines; ways to share with friends, family, and coworkers; and ways to safely sync data across devices. It's also adaptable. For users who want a few tools to keep them on...