About Work Tool Guide

An independent, plain-language guide to choosing and using productivity tools, from task lists and notes to teamwork and data security.

Who this site is for

Anyone choosing or using software to get work done, from solo workers to small teams.

How the guides are written

  • Answer first. Each guide leads with the direct answer, then explains the why and the how.
  • Practical numbers. Concrete values you can use, with ranges rather than false precision.
  • Connected, not repeated. Short, focused articles link to the in-depth guide for their topic, so you can go as deep as you need.
  • Dated. Every article shows when it was published.

Where to start

browse every topic.