There never seems to be enough time during the day to get everything done at work.
Projects keep piling up, phone calls never stop, and meetings never end.
Sometimes all you need is an app to keep you motivated.
We've rounded up the 12 essential apps you need for getting stuff done in the office, so you can enjoy your weekend and not work overtime.
Use Mailtracker to see if someone actually read the email you sent.
The biggest obstacles for projects getting completed can be people refusing to read email, which is why Mailtracker comes in handy. This helpful iOS app syncs with the iPhone's mailbox and can send you a detailed notification of when the other person reads a message, where they read it from, etc. Now you'll know if someone is telling you the truth when it comes to a memo.
Price: Free
Available: iOS
Pushbullet will make sure you never forget an important document in the office.
Pushbullet ensures you never forget anything. The app syncs with your computer and can display all of your notifications from your phone right to the screen. Pushbullet can let you send files between devices, which can be immediately downloaded. Send an address to yourself so Google Maps can open and find the location. It's available for a variety of platforms.
Price:Free
Available: iOS, Android, Chrome and Firefox
Focus Lock blocks all distractions from your phone.
Our phones can be a constant source of distraction, which is where Focus Lock comes in. This helpful Android app lets you select certain apps to be locked out of and set a timer for when they can be free. You can still receive phone calls and check emails, but you won't get frequent updates about sports scores or the weather.
Price: Free
Available: Android
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