Honorable Mention: Forest is only technically available for Chrome, but I like it as well or better than the Edge-native BlockSite. BlockSite also pushes a $10.99 monthly subscription at you, though there’s a free option and cheaper annual plans. My personal issue is that social media sites like Twitter can be both a distraction as well as a viable work destination, so I still wrestle with whether to continue using BlockSite. BlockSite for Edge uses the Pomodoro technique-work intensively for 25 minutes or so, then take a break-and actually blocks you from accessing distracting websites during that work period. During the pandemic I’d occasionally turn to BlockSite to prevent further distractions. I’m a big believer in toggling on and off Microsoft Windows’ Focus Mode, a way in which you can limit the number of Windows pop-in notifications from email, Facebook, and the like. Editor, though, seems more relevant to my day-to-day communication. Honorable Mention: Grammarly ( for Edge and Chrome) offers similar options, including a way to check the “tone” of your writing, and also feels slightly more organized. Microsoft Editor is available for Microsoft Edge as well as Google Chrome.

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