Photo: Marki Williams

With fall just around the corner, you might notice a sudden influx of things to keep track of: doctor’s appointments, grocery lists, school project due dates, soccer game chaperone schedules—all the things that summer put on hold. And without a way to manage and organize all of these to-dos, it’s easy for things to start slipping through the cracks.

Our advice? Consider a to-do list app. The best ones do more than just throw all your tasks onto a screen. They’re also flexible enough to evolve with your changing workflows, integrate with your calendar, and allow you to collaborate real-time with others.

Our three favorite apps are a breeze to use and are thoughtfully designed, so you can hop in, jot down new tasks—then get right back to the doing.

Check, check, check→

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›

The best (actually comfortable) sleeping pads We’re seeing a few on sale right now→

The best electric toothbrush Our favorite after nine years of testing→

This all-in-one computer looks great on a desk It’s fast, silent, and sleek→

Photo: Michael Hession

If you simply can’t resist the satisfaction of checking something off a physical to-do list, we understand. To find the best notebooks, we spent weeks writing zealously in 34 different ones. And we came away with 11 favorites that provide an appreciably better writing experience than what you can get from a generic, off-the-shelf-at-the-drugstore notebook.

No bleeding or feathering here→

Jot that down.

You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you.

Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox.

Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Recommendation from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Recommendation, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request.

Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app

Connect with us on:

Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices

The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018