In the traditional sense, the phrase 'increasing productivity' means making more money, making more goods, or both. It's about making the most of your time so that you have time and energy left over to do more. To me, the meaning of productivity is highly personal, but ultimately, it's about achieving goals. People seem obsessed with productivity these days, but few actually think about what it is or what it means. With the right productivity apps and services at your fingertips, you can increase your efficiency and get more done. Others automate various aspects of your life so you can get back to doing hard work that requires creativity and focus. Some productivity tools help you handle email because a big part of your life is handling email. That's why this list of the best productivity apps is nearly 60 items long.