Digital Tools and Software Guides

Choosing software is easier when you evaluate the problem first and the product second.

Five questions before choosing a tool

• What exact task should the tool solve?
• Can your data be exported in a common format?
• What happens if the service becomes unavailable?
• Does the pricing still make sense as usage grows?
• Are security and privacy controls appropriate for the data involved?

Useful categories

Common categories include note-taking, password management, file synchronization, project management, analytics and website monitoring. The best option depends on workflow, not on the longest feature list.