I'm a big proponent of using focus hacks when you need to buckle down and get work done and most of those rely on some route to going distraction-free and engaging in what's known as deep work. When ...

TickTick is a robust productivity app that got its start in 2013, and it's built to be used with the Pomodoro and Eisenhower Matrix techniques. If you're tired of messy lists and feeling like you're ...

Distractions? What distractions? Here are our recommendations for apps that help you stay focused on the task at hand.

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

A silly tomato timer came in clutch after grief and a global pandemic destroyed my attention span. A silly tomato timer came in clutch after grief and a global pandemic destroyed my attention span. is ...

It's hardly a revelation that we're living in an era of distraction and smartphone addiction. Our phones interrupt us, hijack our attention, and tempt us into scrolling. Even when we aren't ...

Microsoft is betting that a little Spotify streaming could help sharpen your mind. The Verge reports that product chief Panos Panay has previewed a Focus Sessions feature in Windows 11 that uses ...

At any given moment, there’s a good chance you’re responding to texts, checking emails, and starting a work project all at the same time. Moments later, you might also wonder, “Why am I so distracted?

A few days ago, Microsoft hype man Panos Panay tweeted an interesting new feature coming to Windows 11 that wasn’t part of the official announcement (nor was it present in any of the preview builds so ...

Fending off distractions at work can be a challenge, especially with our phones, social media, and friends and coworkers within reach and calling for our attention. Many of us struggle to focus on ...

If you’re easily distracted or have difficulty staying on task, this is for you. As short-form content continues to destroy our attention spans, the number of people reporting struggles with focus ...

In today's fast-paced world, the ability to focus has become a rare and invaluable skill. With constant digital distractions and the demands of modern work, mastering focus has never been more ...