Sometimes thoughts come at me like they were tossed out of a tornado. When that happens, the usual project management tools are of no help. Why? Because those thoughts are often random and aren’t ...

Everyone gets brain fog from time to time, and cognitive health tends to decrease as we get older. But there are ways to preserve your brain power and improve sharpness and memory retention to help ...

Different productivity hacks work for different people, which is why there are so many of them. But if you happen to be a visual learner, there’s one in particular that might be suited for you: mind ...

Ever found yourself staring at a blank page, trying to organize your thoughts, only to end up more confused than when you started? Mind mapping is a powerful tool for learning and retention. By ...

What if the way you’ve been taking notes is actually holding you back? In a world where information is abundant but true understanding feels elusive, traditional note-taking might be your biggest ...

Write down every idea, and every unfinished notion you have into these Mac and iOS mind mapping tools — and use them to make plans. AppleInsider jots down a few thoughts. The term mind mapping is ...

Josh Lowensohn joined CNET in 2006 and now covers Apple. Before that, Josh wrote about everything from new Web start-ups, to remote-controlled robots that watch your house. Prior to joining CNET, Josh ...

Successful projects start with thorough planning. You aren’t going to create a compelling business proposal by scratching a few notes on a cocktail napkin then firing up Keynote. You need to plan ...