When an Anthrax scare hit the Department of Human Services in Virginia’s Arlington County in 2002, Christopher David, then the county’s chief technology officer, sprang into action. “I knew there was ...

Blumind is a free, tiny, portable tool for quickly creating mind maps, org charts, and logic diagrams. Blumind (free/donationware) is a simple and friendly mind-mapping application. The entire package ...

One of the barriers to adopting a new tool, especially for a traditionally pen-and-paper activity like brainstorming, is the new tool's learning curve. Web application Think overcomes that problem ...

Curio, one of my long-time favorite brainstorming and project management applications, has received a massive update with version 8. If you've never seen Curio, it's a highly visual environment for ...

Mind mapping is a powerful learning technique that can significantly enhance memory, processing speed, and depth of understanding when mastered at the highest level. The technique is divided into ...

Mind maps show how visual structure connects ideas and establishes relationships between complex topics. Mind map examples highlight how layout, hierarchy, and color choices influence focus and ...

There is currently no dearth of mind mapping applications available for the Mac, which means that you have many—quite possibly too many—choices when it comes to selecting a mind mapping product for ...

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

Technology and business are constantly evolving, and as careers progress, professionals are under increasing pressure to absorb information quickly and stay organized. To keep up, many are turning to ...

If you could take a snapshot of an idea and translate it from your mind into a perfect visual for your team, you would, but unfortunately it’s not that simple. The next best thing is mind mapping your ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the vast amount of information you need to learn? Traditional study techniques may feel inadequate when it comes to understanding and mastering vast, intricate topics ...