Simple how-tos and checklists for getting things done
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Apps & Tools
Best Note-Taking Apps for Focus (and How to Set Them Up)
A practical comparison of Obsidian, Apple Notes, Google Keep, Notion, Bear, and Simplenote for distraction-free work, plus setup tips that work in any app.
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The Weekly Reset Checklist: Clear Your Space and Plan Your Week in 60 Minutes
A printable weekly reset checklist covering your desk, inbox, files, calendar, and meals, with a sample 60-minute schedule and tips to make it a habit.
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Keyboard Shortcuts That Save Hours: Windows and Mac Cheat Sheet
The keyboard shortcuts with the biggest time payoff for text editing, the OS, browsers, email, and spreadsheets, on both Windows and Mac.
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Every guide ends with something you can do in the next ten minutes: a checklist, a setting to change, or a shortcut to try.
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Apps and shortcuts change. We review guides regularly and show the last-updated date on every page.