Productivity: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

The new logos are more minimalist and brighter, following a redesign for Maps and Photos.

Gemini can now summarize and transcribe 'impromptu and casual' meetings, not just those from a Google Meet video chat, Google says, though there are a few limitations at launch.

GanttPro's ease of use and reasonable pricing make it a worthwhile solution for small teams new to project management, though it's missing several common features.

As PCMag's resident data journalist, I practically live in Microsoft Excel. I've learned that it's capable of far more than I ever imagined. These are the hacks and tricks you need to know.

Organizing your documents, emails, photos, videos, and other files can make life a lot easier. We show you how to digitally declutter, step by step.

Don't let your Messages app turn into a secret storage killer. We show you how to quickly free up valuable space.

Google's free, online-first Docs, Sheets, and Slides are easy to use and offer powerful revision features, though competing office suite apps still have more robust capabilities.

Devices like Brick lock you out of your most distracting apps, but it also costs $60. I figured out how to do the same with a free app and a cheap tracker.

Skip the subscription and still catch grammar and spelling mistakes with these powerful no-cost tools.

With its non-linear approach and excellent video features, Prezi empowers anyone to create engaging presentations, no graphic design degree needed.

Cleaning up your Gmail inbox is easier and faster than you might expect. I'll show you how.

Half the battle of getting your work done is figuring out what you need to do. The top work management apps we've tested help you organize your day-to-day workload and stay on task.

Do you struggle to keep track of all the things you need to do in your professional and work life? The top task management apps we've tested help you stay on top of everything and complete tasks more reliably.

Apple's sophisticated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps are free and work seamlessly across the company's devices, though we wish their default file formats weren't proprietary.

The feature presented editing suggestions designed to emulate the style of journalists, authors, or other writers without their permission.

A good chair can keep you comfortable and productive for hours. We're here to help you find the right office chair for your home and budget.

Traditional task apps let your lists spiral out of control. These planner apps force you to schedule tasks—and actually finish them.

Have a major deliverable coming up that involves lots of people and tasks? The top project management apps we've tested can help you keep your team on track.

Wrike is a deeply customizable project management app that competently handles everything from building forms to proofing, though its costs can be high.

Want to correct errors or update content in a PDF? Whether you prefer a powerful, corporate-friendly solution or a basic app you can use at no cost, we're here to help you find the right PDF software for your needs.