Tag Archives: time management tools

Chrome Extensions That Help You Stay Focused Without Distractions

chrome extensions for focus

Research shows it takes about 23 minutes to regain concentration after a distraction interrupts your workflow. In today’s digital workspace, these interruptions happen constantly. The cost adds up quickly throughout your workday. Google’s web browser dominates global usage, creating a unique paradox. The same tool that offers endless information also presents countless distractions. Yet this …

Old-School Productivity Timers That Still Beat Digital Apps

old-school timers productivity

The Pomodoro Technique began in the late 1980s with Francesco Cirillo and a simple tomato-shaped kitchen timer. It breaks work into 25-minute intervals with short breaks and a longer 20–30 minute rest after four rounds. This low-tech method uses a mechanical timer, paper, and pencil so winding the device and hearing a tick reinforce commitment …

Hidden Time-Blocking Calendar Plugins That Actually Help You Plan Better

Time-blocking plugins for calendars

Busy professionals need a practical way to shape their day so work reflects real priorities. This short guide shows why a buyer’s guide matters now and how smart tools save you from calendar Tetris. We tested top apps like Sunsama, Morgen, SkedPal, Motion, Toggl Track, Clockwise, Planyway, Google Calendar, and Fantastical. Tests synced Google and …

Best Productivity Tools for Hardcore Linux Users in 2025

Productivity tools for Linux users

This guide gives a pragmatic, no-nonsense lineup of apps and software that seasoned users rely on to get real work done faster. It draws on long-term experience — Jack Wallen’s 30 years on Linux — and curated lists from RealLinuxUser.com and Opensource.com. Expect recommendations that cover the desktop, terminal, and system layers: office suites like …