Productivity Boosters The applications, for instance, Microsoft To Do and Notepad++, allow the user to keep his tasks and notes neatly organized. Everything is stored in one place, which greatly facilitates the tracking of deadlines and brainstorming of ideas. Having reminders readily available significantly and quickly cuts down stress; hence, time is saved. These tools may be simple but are very effective, making daily office work feel less hectic and thus, more manageable.