Working from home has its perks, but staying organized takes some effort. For me, the biggest challenge isn't distractions-it's keeping track of everything I need to do across different projects and deadlines. I'm not naturally the most organized person, so I rely on a handful of tools to keep things running smoothly. Over time, I've settled on five productivity tools that work well together without overwhelming my workflow. They range from note-taking apps to a simple physical timer that helps me focus.
Gmail's "Help me schedule" feature utilizes Gemini to automatically set meeting times with people whose calendars you cannot view. According to Google, this feature should eliminate the need to send multiple emails to coordinate meeting times, especially with people who don't make their calendars visible to others. This feature only works when both participants are communicating via Gmail and using Google Calendar to schedule meetings. Additionally, this feature is limited to scheduling meetings with individual contacts, and does not work for multiple people or group meetings.
Google is launching a new tool that uses AI to make it easier for Gmail users with Google Calendar to schedule their meetings. On Tuesday, the company launched a Gemini-powered "Help me schedule" feature that will surface ideal meeting times based on calendar availability and then display them to the person you're emailing to set up a meeting. The company notes that the feature is designed to work for one-on-one meetings, not those with multiple contacts or group meetings.