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# Get Organized

Clever productivity advice to help you clean up your messy digital life

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Clever productivity advice to help you clean up your messy digital life

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[![A collage of images of an arm dusting, another one vacuuming, and a person at a standing desk working on a computer; the column's title, Get Organized, appears in the lower right corner](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/articles/remote-workers-are-not-house-managers)

## [Forgot About Pinterest? It's Surprisingly Good for These 5 Things](/articles/pinterest-surprisingly-good-for-these-things)

Pinterest is so good at organizing ideas that it might be time to revisit it—especially if you're planning a wedding, renovating your home, or simply figuring out meals for the week.

5/13/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A collection of pins in the Pinterest style on a beige background with a blue sky color in a circle and clouds; the words Get Organized and the column's signature colors are overlaid on the top left corner](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/articles/pinterest-surprisingly-good-for-these-things)

## [Timeboxing Works—But Watch Out for These Pitfalls](/articles/timeboxing-works-but-watch-pitfalls)

The time-management technique loved by millionaires has a few hitches in its system. It can still work for you as long as you know where it breaks down.

5/06/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A person holding four large boxes that covers their face, and one box falling, on a dark blue background](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/articles/timeboxing-works-but-watch-pitfalls)

## [Want to Be More Productive? Look at Your To-Do List Daily](/explainers/look-at-your-to-do-list-daily-to-be-productive)

A looked-at list is a well-used list.

4/22/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A graphical representation of a face looking at a to-do list on a dark blue background](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/explainers/look-at-your-to-do-list-daily-to-be-productive)

## [Stuck Getting Started on a Task? Get Going With These Simple Tricks](/explainers/how-to-start-tasks-when-stuck)

When you just can't seem to get started on something, use one of these tricks to get you over the hump.

4/15/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A frustrated person sitting in front of a laptop with sticky notes all over](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/explainers/how-to-start-tasks-when-stuck)

## [7 Simple Steps for Organizing Your Tax Documents](/explainers/how-to-organize-tax-documents)

This system for naming and storing all the paperwork you need to prepare your taxes is easy, and you don't have to follow it perfectly for it to work.

4/08/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A closeup of hands typing on a laptop keyboard with graphical images of folders and files over it, and the words Get Organized in the bottom left](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/explainers/how-to-organize-tax-documents)

## [How to Declutter and Get Rid of Old Electronics Responsibly](/how-to/how-to-declutter-responsibly)

What should you do with old electronics and other things you purge? Learn how to reuse, recycle, and resell items you no longer want.

4/01/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A person holding a clear plastic box with electronic parts in it; the box has a green recycle symbol on it; the words "Get Organized" (the name of the column in which this article appears) are overlaid](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/how-to/how-to-declutter-responsibly)

## [9 Tips to Make Sure You're Noticed in a Remote Job](/explainers/get-noticed-remote-job)

Follow these pointers if you want to stay fresh in the minds of the people who might promote you.

3/25/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A person sitting at a desk with a computer setup on a video call where all participants are visible](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/explainers/get-noticed-remote-job)

## [How to Choose Backup Services and Software You'll Actually Use](/explainers/get-organized-how-to-choose-backup-services-and-software-youll-actually)

We have quick, smart strategies for backing up your data—whether you're a perfectionist, lazy, or somewhere in between.

3/18/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A person is seated and looking at an open laptop with hands folded in front of their face; the column name, "Get Organized" is overlaid on the image](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/explainers/get-organized-how-to-choose-backup-services-and-software-youll-actually)

## [7 Easy Steps to Organize Your Desk](/articles/organize-your-desk)

From placing your monitor at the right height to clearing space for your mouse, follow our tips to tidy your desk and optimize your productivity.

3/11/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A neat desk area with an open laptop, mug, cup holding pencils, and some books and notebooks on a nearby shelf](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/articles/organize-your-desk)

## [Clean Up Your Messy Cables With These 9 Simple Tips](/how-to/clean-up-your-messy-cables)

Organizing a tangle of cords is easier and less expensive than you might think. We show you how to tidy up your work and living spaces using household items you likely already have.

3/04/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A tangle of different colored cords and cables next to a PC tower on the floor, and a person kneeling next to them trying to untangle them](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/how-to/clean-up-your-messy-cables)

## [Running Out of Storage? Clean Up Apple Messages to Free Up Space](/how-to/running-out-of-storage-clean-up-apple-messages-to-free-up-space)

Don't let videos, photos, GIFs, and stickers buried in text messages fill up your storage. We show you how to dig them out of the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

2/26/2024
By
[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

[![A blue background with a closeup photo of a person holding a phone; a green Apple Messages icon; and the words Get Organized overlaid on the image](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 225'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)](/how-to/running-out-of-storage-clean-up-apple-messages-to-free-up-space)

## [10 Cheap and Easy Ways to Level Up Your Home Office](/how-to/cheap-and-easy-ways-to-level-up-your-home-office)

Little touches, from cord wraps to houseplants, can make a big difference in improving your remote-work life. Our simple, inexpensive tips can help you get started.

2/01/2024
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[Jill Duffy](/authors/jill-duffy)

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