Managing a project can sometimes feel like juggling too many balls at once—deadlines, resources, tasks, and unexpected challenges all competing for your attention. If you’ve ever found yourself ...

Microsoft listened to customers' requests, and the Assigned to Me list of tasks is finally becoming one place to see your entire to-do list from multiple projects in the app of your choice. Image: ...

Imagine this: you’re managing a complex project with multiple moving parts, tight deadlines, and a team that relies on regular check-ins to stay aligned. Now, add recurring tasks like monthly progress ...

Microsoft To Do is the easiest of the task management apps from Microsoft. The app lets you prioritize and complete the most important things every day. If you are working on a project solo, then ...

The productivity app formerly known as Microsoft Project is now part of Microsoft Planner, an app recently redesigned to help anyone who is looking to organize their day, tasks, and projects. It ...

In the project management world, critical tasks are the jobs your team must complete to finish a project. The critical path is the sequence of critical tasks, identifying which order to complete them ...

Amy Nichol Smith spent more than 20 years working as a journalist for TV and newspapers before transitioning to software and hardware product reviews for consumers and small businesses. She has been ...

I'm an expert in software and work-related issues, and I have been contributing to PCMag since 2011. I launched the column Get Organized in 2012 and ran it through 2024, offering advice on how to ...