Write down every idea, and every unfinished notion you have into these Mac and iOS mind mapping tools — and use them to make plans. AppleInsider jots down a few thoughts. The term mind mapping is ...

The longstanding mind map app MindNode has been updated to add new features to its Mac and iOS versions. Both now feature a Focus mode that concentrates the map on one topic and the iOS edition also ...

MarginNote lets you visualize and interact with your notes like never before. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals Our devices are just as powerful as tools of distraction as they are for productivity. One way to ...

Mind maps are hierarchical diagrams presented in a way that help compartmentalize different aspects of a concept. You start with a central theme, idea, or goal, and then add branches that create a map ...

I’ve been using mind maps more often lately, to plan feature stories, as well as for household maintenance and hobby projects. While pen and paper work great, software tools are more flexible and can ...

WriteMapper is a great app for getting your thoughts in one place. WriteMapper is a new Mac app that combines a mind mapper with a text editor. It works like a regular mind-mapping app, with ...

All this week, I’ve been talking about how amazingly useful mind-mapping is for a variety of creative and business tasks. In my last post, I looked at a few of the best mind-mapping tools for Windows.

Let’s get the hard question out of the way, first: What the heck is a mind map? Think of it like a way to organize your thoughts. You pick a general topic, then you draw out branches to subtopics, and ...

I’ll start this review with a small caveat: Mind-mapping on a small-screened iOS device is not much fun and best avoided. True, all three of the apps reviewed here are designed for the small screen, ...

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MeisterLabs has updated MindMeister, its mind-mapping iPad app, with new features that include support for notes and links, map themes, and stability and synchronization enhancements. MindMeister is a ...

If you don’t already use mind maps regularly, you should probably start. And if you are using mind maps as part of your daily productivity routine, chances are you’ve come to recognize that they’re ...