productivity tools

Work-enhancing software programs

Productivity tools are software applications or systems designed to help people work more efficiently—word processors, spreadsheets, email clients, project management apps, and the like.

The term emerged with personal computing and now encompasses everything from simple to-do lists to elaborate collaboration platforms: Microsoft Office remains the dominant productivity suite in most workplaces.

The category keeps expanding as new tools promise to streamline workflows, though whether they actually increase productivity is often debatable.

Related

time management · getting things done · deep work · workflow · Trello · spreadsheet · calendar · deadline · tasks · automation · dashboard · sync · notifications · shortcuts · templates · organize · streamline · inbox

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Opposites
purpose

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Interactive electronic entertainment

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effect on output

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Things disrupting concentration

time sinks · bloatware · notification spam · rabbit holes

engagement mode

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Programs for audio/video playback

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G