Keeping focused can be difficult with the constant distraction of emails, notifications, and scrolling social media. In recent years, though, the Pomodoro Technique has proven to be an effective time ...

I'm a big proponent of using focus hacks when you need to buckle down and get work done and most of those rely on some route to going distraction-free and engaging in what's known as deep work. When ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

I've tried the Pomodoro technique several times over the years, but it never stuck. The idea of working in focused 25-minute bursts sounds simple enough, and I understood why it helps people stay ...

If you’re using a timer on your phone frequently, and you’re bored by it… well, this may just be the app for you. The app in question is called ‘Mouse Timer’, and it’s actually fun to use. Mouse Timer ...