Maintaining focus has become increasingly difficult due to constant notifications, social media distractions, and the temptation of YouTube rabbit holes. That’s where the Pomodoro Technique comes in.

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 ...

Doomscrolling is probably one of the most common issues we face with our phones. After companies like Apple, Google, Samsung, and Meta made us addicted to our smartphones and social media platforms, ...

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

Steppin is the latest app by Kayak's cofounder, Paul English. The app limits phone use by encouraging users to clock steps to unlock screen time. I tried it out for a week, and I noticed it made a ...

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I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...