Category: Productivity

Omnifocus: A Task Management App

Posted on November 12, 2020 by In Productivity
A woman at work using her laptop.
It’s not always easy to stay on task; we live complicated lives split between work and play, between what we want to do and what we need to do, and it’s easy for things to get lost along the way. This is especially true for individuals who struggle with executive functioning or attention-based challenges. One…

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How to: Transcribe with Word Online

Posted on October 29, 2020 by In Hearing, Learning, PC, Productivity
A woman using a laptop with headphones on.
If you’ve spent any time in school, you’d recognize that lectures are a huge part of every student’s educational foundation. And in most cases, lessons delivered verbally account for the vast majority of time spent in class. But what if you have hearing challenges? What if your prone to distraction? What if your specific learning…

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How to: Eliminate Distractions While Using Windows 10

Posted on October 22, 2020 by In How to:, PC, Productivity
A man working on his laptop.
Staying focused and on-task while working digitally can be a real challenge, especially for individuals who struggle with executive functioning and other similar attention-based challenges. In case you’re not familiar, executive function refers to a set of skills that we use to work, learn, and manage our daily lives. These skills include working memory, self-control,…

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Planboard: A Free Lesson Planner

Posted on October 08, 2020 by In Learning, Productivity
A teacher planning lessons on her laptop.
With COVID-19 conscious social distance protocols being enacted around the world, many teachers and parents are moving towards a digital approach to education. And with so many free teaching apps on the market, there are plenty of different tools to choose from when it comes to teaching in an online/home-based environment. When it comes to…

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iA Writer: Distraction-Free Writing

Posted on October 01, 2020 by In Productivity, Writing
A close-up shot of someone writing on their laptop.
There’s no doubt that we live in a distracting time. With an almost constant connection to our phones, emails, and social media, it can sometimes seem impossible to truly “get away from it all” and stay focused, especially when writing. Now imagine you’re someone who struggles with staying focused and on task, and you’re trying…

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