Hello Taskaders! đ Another productive year is over. We’d like to use this opportunity to express our gratitude for the support and trust you, our community, showed in the last 12 months. We couldn’t have made it without your feedback, awesome through and through. Itâs a little custom around Taskade that we reflect on what we’ve managed to accomplish and discuss our goals, plans, and aspirations for the coming year….
Most of us donât give keyboard shortcuts a second look, especially when it comes to classic combos like âCTRL+C and â/CTRL+V. But in all their modesty, keyboard shortcuts are a true productivity superpower. In todayâs article, we take a closer look at the history of keyboard shortcuts and how those simple key combinations can boost your productivity. đ¤ Before you start⌠Technology is the vessel for productivity. But how did…
The Feynman Technique is one of the simplest yet effective ways to learn new things. Whether youâre into productivity, marketing, or quantum physics, this four-step framework will help you acquire knowledge in a refreshing and surprisingly humbling way. Learning things by heart sucks. Itâs monotonous, uninspiring, and youâre likely to start bleeding key facts as soon as you donât need them. And this is where the Feynman Technique, named after…
Hi Taskaders đ We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: âĄď¸ Widgets for iOS & Android New widgets are here! Display My Tasks, Recent, Starred Projects on your home screen and explore new workflows. Check it out on iOS & Android! âĄď¸ Zoom for Mindmap & Org Chart Easily zoom in and out on Mindmap and Org Charts to see the whole project. âĄď¸ Resize Chat and Video Calls…
Work-from-home vs. the good ol’ office? While the jury is still out on this one, we believe that you donât have to choose. Unifying your hybrid workplace will give you the best of both worlds and help your team thrive in the post-COVID world. In todayâs article, we take a look at the hybrid workplace model which offers a smooth âas smooth as you can hope for anywayâtransition into the…
The modern office is a cognitive limbo. We’re producing a crazy amount of data and ingesting more information than the human brain can chew. But as the adage goes “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and so is visual collaboration. In this article, we’ll show you how you can use visual devices like mind maps and kanban boards to make your remote team more creative and productive. đĄ Before…
Hi Taskaders đ We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: âĄď¸ Version History You can now recover deleted data by accessing your project’s version history. Simply browse previous versions, and select a snapshot to restore to. âĄď¸ Autocomplete #Tags Tag management is here to help you organize and prioritize tasks! Simply type # to select from a list of previously used tags or create new ones…
Critical thinking skills are one of the most valuable business assets of the 21st century. They help us make more informed decisions, challenge the status quo, and avoid costly thinking fallacies. But did you know they can also make your remote team excel? In today’s article, we take a deep dive into the obscure world of critical thinking. We also revisit the concept of hierarchical tree structures and how the…
Most productivity methods are like candy. They look and taste awesome, but theyâre not good for you, especially in large quantities. So, how do you choose a select few that not only work as advertised but also bring tangible results? Hereâs the thing. Weâre all constantly chasing after big and small improvements to our daily routines. Heck, youâve probably fantasized about getting a degree, changing your job, and upping your…
With the vaccination efforts in full swing, companies and knowledge workers around the world are now facing an important question: âGo back to the offices or stay fully remote?” And we canât but sympathize with the dilemma. Telecommuting comes with some great benefitsâflexible schedule, being your own boss, no more traffic jamsâbut itâs not the easiest thing to pull off. In fact, remote work is really hard, especially for the…
Did you know that the term âbrainstormingâ has bounced around conference rooms since the 1940s? Despite its age, the technique is still a staple in every creative toolbox. Today, weâre taking it to another level with remote brainstorming. In this article, we set out to explore several popular brainstorming techniques. We also show how you can implement them in your distributed organization. đĄ Before you start⌠This article is part…
Nobody wants to be an asshole, right? Thatâs why in this article weâre digging into the principles of, wait for it, anti-asshole design (AAD). We also try to define âethical designâ and see how it can help teams and individuals get work done faster and smarter, with no fluff. đ¤ What Is Design Ethics & Ethical Design? âDesign is in everything we make, but itâs also between those things. Itâs…