multitasking tools

Swiss-army-style gear

Multitasking tools are implements designed to perform multiple functions in a single device.

The term covers everything from Swiss Army knives to combination wrenches to software applications that bundle several utilities together.

The appeal is convenience and portability—one tool instead of many: I keep a multitasking tool in my glove compartment for emergencies.

Related

project management · tabs · open tabs · notifications · notification overload · calendar · apps · switching · context switching · overwhelm · efficiency · deep work · browser · deadlines · reminders · dashboard · organize · focus

Opposites
functional versatility

multitasking toolsone-trick ponies

Those with lone talents

specialized equipment · precision instruments

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G