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Deep Work and Focus Tools
Blockers, timers and tracking, plus the reading that convinced me focus is a systems problem rather than a willpower one.
TodoistTask management with natural-language input and solid cross-platform apps.Tasks
ThingsBeautifully designed Apple-only task manager with no subscription.Tasks
TickTickTasks, calendar and habits in one app at a low price.Tasks
Microsoft To DoFree, and already wired into Microsoft 365.Tasks
NotionDocs, databases and wikis that can replace several tools at once.Notes
ObsidianLocal-first markdown notes with an enormous plugin ecosystem.Notes
LogseqOutliner with bidirectional links, open source and local-first.Notes
EvernoteThe original web clipper, still useful for capture.Notes
OneNoteFree-form notebooks with excellent handwriting support.Notes
Google KeepFast capture for short notes and checklists.Notes
Google CalendarThe scheduling backbone most other tools sync against.Calendar
FantasticalNatural-language event entry and a much better week view.Calendar
Getting Things DoneThe original capture-and-clarify methodology.Method
Cal NewportDeep work and why most productivity advice is counterproductive.Method
Ness LabsEvidence-based writing on focus and metacognition.Method
Asian EfficiencySystems-oriented productivity for knowledge workers.Method
PomofocusFree pomodoro timer in the browser, no account needed.Focus