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6 Apps That Will Improve Productivity

With so many aspects of their lives , and the clock ticking until the following task needs to be finished, productivity (or lack of it) becomes a paramount issue for time-tested individuals and family. That is where technology can help, in the shape of smartphone productivity apps. Since Americans increasingly turn to their smartphones to take care of their scheduling, their technologies tool management, arrange their meals and errands, and generally run their own lives, a excellent mobile productivity program can curb the strain of everyday life in the digital era. The issue for smartphone users in the market for a good productivity app is a simple one - that mix of productivity apps work best suited to your unique needs? The truth is, there may not be a single program that handles everything a busy person desires, but there's a broad selection of quality programs that can streamline the productivity process, in work, at home, and also in everyday life. Below are just 6 of these programs

1. Things
 

For everyday scheduling requirements, Things might be the best way to go for over-scheduled Americans. This mobile app, which costs $9.99, splits your daily tasks into three separate categories - Nowadays, This Evening, and Tomorrow. With Things, it is possible to sync your daily schedule from the program with your notebook computer, desktop, or tablet computer. On the program's screen, you can see what jobs need to be done today, what occasions and duties you have (about the"Upcoming" screen), and particular tasks which pop up as time grows near, such as"buy balloons for Dad's birthday party." Should you live your life in 24-hour verticals, Things can make your everyday program much easier to manage.

2. Blink

To get a no-muss and no-fuss scheduling solution, look no further than Blink. The app, which costs 99 cents, can record daily, weekly and monthly tasks in a single scheduling platform. You are able to utilize Blink to program reminders, establish priorities and set up calendar notifications, all on one easy-to-use platform. Blink bills itself as an"insanely simple" productivity program, and after one semester with it, it's easy to see why.

3. Paid Subs

Paid Subs is a very new app that just came out that allows salespeople to increase productivity by profiting off of low credit clients they could not serve before. Thus far it is only a mobile app and is designed to be used for door to door sales.

4. 1Password

This Mac-only app categorizes and organizes your passwords all in 1 place. It recalls and saves all of your passwords that are digital, and allows you to access all of your accounts in a single platform. The program, which costs $2.99 per month, not only secures your passwords safely (you won't have to record your passwords in your smartphones"notes" section anymore), it also securely brings up passwords you may have forgotten, like for that utility bill or your son's college parent portal, at the click of a keystroke.

5. The Microsoft Suite

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Microsoft was recently called the world's most valuable firm , creeping above Apple. That's not just a surprise, even as millions of computer users still rely on MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint to power their personal and workplace productivity. If you are in that category, this app is for you. The Microsoft App is specifically designed to synch perfectly with the company flagship software product lines, and implementing all three to some smart phone's small screen version. With it, you are able to edit documents on MS Word, crunch numbers on Excel, and tweak demonstration data on PowerPoint - on your smartphone. The program's cloud computing feature makes it easy to share documents, using high-profile services such as Drive and Dropbox. The app is free for the basic tier, but you'll get more if you sign up for the Office 365 subscription.

6. Google Keep

This Google (GOOGL - Get Report) productivity app is billed as a de facto Post-It Notice for your mobile phone. The app, which will be free of charge, can produce quick"to do" lists, create reminders, produce voice memo's, and categorize your digital notes by color, label or by name. Google Keep is perfect for people on the move who have to write down a quick note; such as a recipe for nacho dip or the paperwork that you want to attract to your financial advisor tomorrow. It's easy, fast, and like most Google goods , efficient and effective.