Last week I told you I’ve become enthralled with a brainstorming and notetaking technology known as mind-mapping and that I’ve been playing around with four different mind-mapping apps for macOS.

For this Hive Five—a best-of-the-best list of apps built from your recommendations and our research—we want to know about your favorite mind mapping tools. What do you use to brainstorm, organize, and ...

Apple's included Freeform app is a versatile tool for note-taking, doodles, collaborative planning, and much more. Here's how to use it as a mind-mapping tool for visualizing plans, projects, and ...

Cross-platform MindNode can help you work faster if your routine requires you to take non-linear notes, present a workshop, or brainstorm at meetings. MindNode is a top-rated app best for its ...

Focusplan Team has launched Focusplan 1.0 (https://www.focusplan.app) on the Mac App Store. It’s a mind mapping and brainstorming visual thinking tool for macOS 10.14.6 or later. Built around a visual ...

When I think about my writing, I think in outlines, which is a remnant of my days as a law student. A big part of every law school’s first-year curriculum is teaching students how to synthesize vast ...

Tyler Lacoma has spent more than 10 years testing tech and studying the latest web tool to help keep readers current. He's here for you when you need a how-to guide, explainer, review, or list of the ...

Literature and Latte’s $15 Scapple is a unique amalgamation of productivity tools from the folks who brought us the amazing Scrivener () writing app. The developers describe Scapple as a freeform, ...

SimpleMind Desktop is a straightforward mind-mapping application with solid mobile companion apps. Colorful and attractive, it’s an excellent choice for the mind-mapper on the move. Here’s a conundrum ...