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GanttPro Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

GanttPro is a top project management app for small teams because it's easy to use and has plentiful features. Don't expect customizable reports or dashboards, however.

By Jill Duffy

The Best Text-to-Speech Tools for Every Type of User

Reading is great, but sometimes you want or need to listen. Let your computer or phone do the reading for you with the top text-to-speech tools we've tested.

By Justin Pot

How to Pack a Suitcase the Right Way

Keep your clothes tidy, your devices safe, and your cords untangled as you breeze through airport security with our top packing tips.

By Jill Duffy

The Best Email Encryption Services for 2022

Want the whole world reading your emails? No? Then you should encrypt them to protect your privacy. The encryption services we've tested can help keep snoops out of your messages.

By Neil J. Rubenking

The Best Office Chairs for Working From Home

A good office chair can keep you comfortable and productive. We're here to help you find the right one for your home with the top-rated chairs we've tested, along with some other notable picks.

By Will Greenwald

Start Your Day Right With These 5 Highly Productive Habits

Watching cat videos at the beginning of the day may not sound productive, but evidence suggests it is. Here's why, plus a few other actions you should do to set yourself up for daily success.

By Jill Duffy

Working From Home 101: Must-Have Devices for Your Home Office Setup

For the most productive, functional home office experience, you need to equip your space with the right accessories. Our top picks will help you stay connected and comfortable.

By Will Greenwald

20 Tips for Working From Home

Whether you're new to working remotely or just looking to level up, these tips can help you stay productive and maintain balance.

By Jill Duffy

5 Simple Tips for a Better Remote Work-Life Balance

Creating boundaries between your personal and professional life when working remotely is essential to your well-being and happiness.

By Jill Duffy

Get More Done: Try These 10 Simple Tips for Better To-Do Lists

Want to make progress in your daily tasks? A smartly managed to-do list can make all the difference. These quick tips will set you up for success.

By Jill Duffy

Google Docs Is Getting Smarter

And not just by adding Markdown support.

By Nathaniel Mott

How to Combine PDF Files

Do you have multiple PDFs that you need to merge into one? Making one PDF out of many is easier than you might think on both Windows PCs and Macs. Here's how to do it on each platform.

By Edward Mendelson

Keep Your Desk Tidy With 8 Easy and Inexpensive Tips

Feel more organized and be productive using our simple, low-cost or no-cost tips to make your workspace a clutter-free zone.

By Jill Duffy

Microsoft Embraces the Hybrid Work Reality Via Outlook, Teams Updates

Updates to Microsoft's productivity tools aim to help people communicate about their whereabouts and keep them connected whether they're in the office or remote.

By Nathaniel Mott

The Best Project Management Software for 2022

We tested 25 project management apps to find the best ones to help teams of all sizes to keep projects on track and deliver results.

By Jill Duffy

10 Cheap and Easy Ways to Level Up Your Home Office

Little touches, from cord wraps to houseplants, can make a big difference in improving your remote-work life. Our simple, inexpensive tips can help you get started.

By Jill Duffy

Ditching Evernote? Here Are Your Top Alternatives

Avid note-takers looking for a new app after price hikes and buggy releases from one-time darling Evernote have plenty of options. We evaluate and tell you what it's like to migrate to each of them.

By Jill Duffy

Capture Important Data With Scanning and OCR Apps

Turn tax paperwork into PDFs, make a copy of your vaccination card, and save other important documents. With the right mobile scanning and OCR apps, you can get organized and go paperless.

By Jill Duffy

The Best Productivity Apps for 2022

40 apps that will make your life at work and home easier, better, or both.

By Jill Duffy

How to Convert PDFs to Word Documents and Image Files

Quite a few apps, including some free ones, turn your PDFs into editable Word docs or image files that you can embed. It's easier than you may think.

By Edward Mendelson