Like many other startups, Notion didn’t have what you’d call a “smooth ride.” After a fair share of ups and downs and a near failure in 2015, co-founders Ivan Zhao and Simon Last were forced to rebuild the app from scratch. In this Notion review, we put on our detective hats and dig into the history of the product, its founding team, and the Lego-like approach to project management. 📚…
Continue ReadingNotion has been around since 2015, and it’s certainly made waves. But while many swear by its simplicity, innovation hasn’t stopped, and there are many Notion alternatives you can try. Your quest to find the best alternative to Notion should start with a few basic questions: If you don’t have all the answers, don’t worry. There are many apps similar to Notion, so it’s only natural you may feel confused….
Continue ReadingWe’ve all been there. You open up the web browser, swing by r/notetaking or r/notebooks, and fall down the rabbit hole of productivity. “I wish my notes looked so neat!” Excited, you order a set of expensive notebooks and an equally expensive pen to match. A week into the note-taking spree, your depressingly empty notebooks are collecting dust. Sounds familiar? Anybody can take notes, but how to take evergreen, context-rich notes…
Continue ReadingSnake oil peddling, Ponzi scheme, or a true revolution? Web3 (a.k.a. Web 3.0) is another hot topic in the “let’s argue about the future of tech” lineup, right next to the Metaverse and the bizarre world of NFT art. What is Web3? How does it work? Here’s everything you need to know. 🌐 Before you start… Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology? Do you want to learn more about the…
Continue ReadingHi Taskaders 🎉 We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: ⚡️ /Slash Command Type “/” to view and filter commands. Add due dates, change formats, create new blocks and much more. Speed up your workflow without touching your mouse. Learn more. ⚡️ Calendar View The long-awaited project Calendar is finally here! Create and edit tasks, drag to prioritize, and visualize them using the month, week, or day…
Continue ReadingWhen Markdown launched in 2004, it instantly became a darling of bloggers and tech enthusiasts. It also laid the foundation for future no-code tools. Almost two decades later, this “humane” markup language (more on that in a bit) is more relevant than ever. Want to know how it all started? Buckle up and let’s take a look back at the fascinating history of Markdown. 💡Calling all productivity historians… The history…
Continue ReadingWhen big companies hold meetings, you can expect a lot of lofty phrases like “aligning goals” or “cross-departmental collaboration.” But what do those words actually mean? How do you make sure that your team is indeed aligned on project goals? This is where roadmapping comes in. 💡 Before you start… Roadmapping is a cornerstone of effective project management. Don’t forget to check about other project management strategies when you’re done…
Continue ReadingGet a mini-toothpaste, *check*, take down the Manfredi crime family, *check*! Apparently, even superheroes use to-do lists to get stuff done. Haven’t seen Spiderman: Far From Home? That’ll have to wait because, in today’s article, we take a look at the history of the to-do list and some high achievers who’ve mastered it. Plus, you’ll learn how to make your to-dos stick! Love it or hate it, the to-do list…
Continue ReadingA task a day keeps procrastination away, if only it was that simple. Context switching—shifting focus between tasks—is the “norm” for many remote workers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to reduce context switching, add depth to your workdays, and reach a flow state. According to psychologists Jeanne Nakamura and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the human brain can process 120 bits of information per second. Impressive? Not really,…
Continue ReadingZapier has contributed to the creation of a new way of software development that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It’s called No-Code, and it is currently taking over software development. Here’s the history of Zapier and its role in shaping this new world. It is predicted that by 2025, 70% of new applications will use no-code or low-code technologies.(1) And while No-Code is not new and has been…
Continue ReadingGoogle Keep and Evernote are two of the most popular note-taking apps out there. Both have their fair share of amazing features that appeal both to productivity enthusiasts and avid note-takers. But neither is exactly the holy grail of note-taking. In today’s article, we match them up against Taskade AI, complete with a comprehensive comparison of key features, pros, and cons. At its core, modern note-taking is very much the…
Continue ReadingStuck in a rut? Deadlines keeping you up at night? Don’t worry, we have a handful of productivity quotes and proverbs to get you back on track. These traditional sayings will help you lead your remote team and get work done in the age of remote collaboration. 💡 This post was inspired by David Shariatmadari’s article “Are these 11 proverbs for the digital age?” published in The Guardian.* 🌟 A…
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A Review of Notion and The Powerful Rise of No-Code Project Management 
21 Best Notion Alternatives for Students, Personal Use, and Team Collaboration in 2024 
How to Build The Best Knowledge Management System in 2024 
What Is Web3? It’s More Than Just Crypto Companies: The Powerful Rise of Web3 Startups Explained 
🚀 /Slash Command, Calendar View, New Notifications, and More! 
The History of Markdown: A Prelude to the No-Code Movement 
What Is a Roadmap? Time to Show Your Team the Big Picture 
History of the To-Do List and How to Get Yours Organized 
How to Reduce Context Switching and Reach Flow State in 2024 
A Review of Zapier’s History: Rise of The No-Code Movement 
Google Keep vs Evernote: Which Is the Best Note-Taking App? 
The Best List Of Productivity Quotes (Updated)