THE ARCHIVE

All reviews

Ten considered looks at tools for work, writing, security, marketing and building a website.

Work & planningN

Flexible pages and databases can hold a surprising amount of work. The upkeep is the catch.

Design & contentC

Canva makes routine visual work faster. Its templates can also make unrelated brands look oddly alike.

WritingG

Good for catching slips and tightening a sentence. Less good when it edits the life out of one.

Work & planningT

A fast place to capture the next thing. Bigger projects need a little more context than a checklist can give.

Privacy & security1

A strong everyday password manager with thoughtful extras. The subscription is the main decision.

Privacy & securityB

A capable vault with an open-source approach. The interface asks for a little patience.

AutomationZ

Automations save the most time when the same handoff happens again and again.

MarketingM

Easy enough to start a newsletter; less simple when the audience and automation needs grow.

Websites & storesS

Strong commerce basics, but apps and theme work can add up.

Websites & storesS

A good fit for a polished small site. Less inviting when every page needs unusual behavior.