Grey and Myke delve into the core elements of their own productivity: task management, email, time-tracking, communication and calendars. They discuss their approach to each of these pillars and the tools that allow them to manage them effectively. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Raycon: Get 15% off Raycon wireless earbuds! Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership, and join the Relay FM Discord. Submit Feedback Discuss this episode on Reddit Todoist Things OmniFocus Why Mailbox died - The Verge Inbox Zero | 43 Folders SaneBox Use Smart Mailboxes in Mail on Mac - Apple Support Show emails from VIP senders in Mail on Mac - Apple Support Spark Toggl Timery Slack Fantastical Lockdown Productivity: Spaceship You - CGP Grey - YouTube

Grey returns to a virtual reality, Myke is obsessed with his desert island, and they both talk about how their working lives have been affected by a global pandemic. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fitbod: The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get it free until June 1. DoorDash: Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit Better Day: A Complication for the Apple Watch Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF (Zero Punctuation) - YouTube The Besties – Animal Crossing: New Horizons will save us all! – Spotify Studios Animal Crossing: New Horizons breaks Switch sales records in Japan | GamesIndustry.biz Cortex #32: Dropping Acid - Relay FM Oculus Quest: All-in-one VR Headset | Oculus VR Grey Scares Myke - YouTube Arizona Sunshine - Vertigo Games Beat Saber “Shia LaBeouf” Live - Rob Cantor — YouTube SUPERHOT ‎Dark Noise on the App Store Upgrade #292: Don't Look Over There! - Relay FM Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam – Amazon Myke's Sound Blankets and Panels – Instagram The First Email Myke Ever Sent Grey

Grey questions the narrator, Myke is in a commemorative mood, and they both watched 'Inside Bill's Brain'. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: DoorDash: Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Indeed: Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade. Links and Show Notes: Get your LIMITED EDITION Cortex 100 Commemorative Merch! Discuss this episode on Reddit Fast & Furious - Wikipedia Fantastic Four (2015 film) - Wikipedia CortexMerch.com The Pen Addict #400: Pen Addict 101 - Relay FM Inside Bill's Brain – Netflix Bill Gates - Wikipedia Is "M$" for "Microsoft" Allowed / Considered Ok? - Meta Stack Exchange Talking Tech and 2020 with Bill Gates! - MKBHD - YouTube COVID-19 - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates: Mosquitos, malaria and education | TED Talk Microsoft Corp. v. Commission - Wikipedia Connected #242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism - Relay FM Lodsys - Wikipedia Apple iPhone app developers hit by patent claims | Technology | The Guardian

Grey got a gift he cannot use, Myke is still outfitting Mega Studio, and they both discuss clarity in projects. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Indeed: Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade. Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit OmniFocus Release Notes - The Omni Group Myke's 🌧 WWDC20 - Apple Developer Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple Apple’s COVID-19 Response - Apple Apple's Working on a Smart Keyboard With Trackpad for the iPad: Here's What You Need to Know Sophisticated mouse cursor support coming to iOS 14, new iPad Smart Keyboard models with trackpad - 9to5Mac Logitech MX Master 3 Logitech MX Anywhere 2s Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Logitech MX Vertical Wacom Intuos Pro Buy a Computer. Right now. - Linus Tech Tips - YouTube Mega Studio Progress Pictures - March 16, 2020 – Myke Hurley on Instagram Acoustic Blankets Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk - Fully Jaswig My First Standup Kids Desk - Fully Balans Kneeling Chair - Fully Capisco Ergonomic Office Chair - Fully The Trouble With Tumbleweed - CGP Grey - YouTube CGP Grey is creating Youtube videos | Patreon Grey's Director Commentary for 'The Trouble with Tumbleweed' - YouTube Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac - Ecamm Network A screenshot of the edit to this point. Do By Friday Handy Little Thing (HLT) Organizer Pouch – TOM BIHN Tokyo Totepack | Bellroy Inside Bill's Brain – Netflix Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board - The Verge

Grey has been doing headphone testing, Myke has a big new project, and they are both dealing with sizeable disruptions. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: DoorDash: Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Health IQ: Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit Omnifocus 3.6 Beta Release Notes Dygma Raise Keychron K6 | A Compact 65% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard by Keychron — Kickstarter Domikey SA Dolch Orange Doubleshot Keycaps (159 key set) – Flashquark MDA Nihon PBT Keycaps with Japanese Hiragana Legends – Flashquark GMK Future Funk – TheKey.Company Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | WH-1000XM3 | Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with Bluetooth | Sony Apple: Wearables is now the size of a Fortune 150 company – ZDNet Myke's Pots – Instagram Brad Tries Pottery | It's Alive: Goin' Places | Bon Appétit - YouTube The Great Pottery Throw Down - Wikipedia The Test Drivers #2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip - Relay FM Austin Evans - YouTube Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Welcome to MEGA STUDIO!" KALLAX Series - IKEA Cortex #97: The Share Square - Relay FM

Grey keeps changing his set up, Myke has a new wireless charger, and they both follow up on Yearly Themes. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Health IQ: Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit The RØDE AI-1 Kit USBPre 2 - Sound Devices Cortex #23: Business Monk - Relay FM ErgoDox EZ: An Incredible Mechanical Ergonomic Keyboard Microsoft’s Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard – Marco.org Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard | Kinesis Gaming Keychron K2 Mechanical Keyboard – Keychron The MKBHD Setup Tour 2020! - YouTube Keychron K6 | A Compact 65% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard by Keychron — Kickstarter S-Craft Studio on Instagram: Pokémon Keycaps Brydge Pro+ | iPad Pro Keyboard | Brydge Technologies Logitech MX Master 3 iPadOS Trackpad | Brydge Upgrade #280: De Niro Can’t Bend - Relay FM Myke's 2018 Time Tracking Report Myke's 2019 Time Tracking Report Timery for Toggl PopPower OtterBox Figura + Pop Series Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max Solar Flare Enamel Popsocket ZENS Liberty 16 coils Wireless Charger Glass Edition | Webshop Liberty 16 Coils Unboxing - Unbox Therapy - YouTube MasterClass Online Classes Cortex #95: 2020 Yearly Themes - Relay FM # H.I. 134: Boxing Day — Hello Internet Your New Year's Resolution Has Already Failed – CGP Grey – YouTube The Theme System “The Theme System Journal” | Cortex Merch

Grey has a brand new Yearly Theme, Myke has been thinking of one for months, and they both discuss why Yearly Themes are better than resolutions. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: DoorDash: Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Buy Cortex Merch! Discuss this episode on Reddit Cortex #44: Existential Time Tracking - Relay FM Cortex #45: Cortex Working Group - Relay FM Cortex #62: 2018 Yearly Themes - Relay FM Cortex #79: 2019 Yearly Themes - Relay FM Fitbod Upgradies Hall of Fame Departures #1: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube “The Subtle Tee and Sweater” | Cotton Bureau 'Indian' or 'Native American'? [Reservations, Part 0] - CGP Grey - YouTube CGP Grey Patreon The Technium: 1,000 True Fans The Race to Win Staten Island - CGP Grey - YouTube 🌍 Which Planet is the Closest? - CGP Grey - YouTube Re: Which Planet is the Closest? - CGP Grey - YouTube The Sneaky Plan to Subvert the Electoral College for the Next Election - CGP Grey - YouTube Spreadsheet Footnote: Electoral College & Apportionment Edition - CGP Grey - YouTube The Theme System Journal | Cortexmerch.com The Theme System Cortex (@cortexpodcast) / Twitter Tweet Your Yearly Theme! The Cortex Subreddit Botoșani - Wikipedia

Grey has settled on a writing tool, Myke has refined his research workflow, and they both discuss their favourite software for 'State of the Apps 2020'. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: DoorDash: Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. CleanMyMac X: Make Your Mac As Good As New. Save 30% until 12/24. Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership State of the Apps 2014 — CGP Grey Cortex #61: State of the Apps 2018 - Relay FM Cortex #78: State of the Apps 2019 - Relay FM Cortex Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat Myke's iPhone Homescreen Reeder Upgrade - Relay FM Pipedrive Moodpath Myke's iPad Homescreen Tripsy Cortex Animated - YouTube Grey's iPhone Homescreen 'Which Planet is Closest?' Wallpapers – CGP Grey Patreon Grey's Widgets Screen Timery Grey's iPad Homescreen Dark Noise OmniFocus Todoist Todoist Foundations Things Reminders – iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review Toggl Just Timers Due Evernote Notion- The Most Powerful Productivity App I Use: Notion - Thomas Frank - YouTube Basecamp Spark Dropbox Paper The Theme System Bear Ulysses Scrivener VSCO Myke's Instagram Tyler Stalman - YouTube Connected #226: The Instagram Secret Society - Relay FM NightOwl Deliveries Flighty Grey's Flights Myke's Flights Wendover Productions - YouTube 'Indian' or 'Native American'? [Reservations, Part 0] - CGP Grey - YouTube CalZones Keyboard Maestro Spreadsheet Footnote: Electoral College & Apportionment Edition - CGP Grey - YouTube Better Day Gemini Photos Flotato Upgradies Hall of Fame Fitbod 'World's best sushi restaurant' stripped of its three Michelin stars | The Guardian WASD Cherry MX Switch Tester - WASD Keyboards 'Something else' r/mechanicalheadpens

Grey gets a tech news update, Myke is looking back, and they both answer some #askcortex questions. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. eero: Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Support Cortex with a Relay FM Membership Discuss this episode on Reddit OtterBox Figura + Pop Series Case - Apple PopSockets made an AirPods grip, and it is godawful - The Verge AirPods Pro - Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple Upgrade #271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro - Relay FM Pro Display XDR - Apple iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case with Wireless Charging Myke Shows Off His New Case on Instagram Re: Which Planet is the Closest? - CGP Grey - YouTube Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates | Netflix Official Site Foursquare Microsoft’s Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard – Marco.org Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies Multi-Color Gaming Keyboard - Razer Cynosa Chroma WASD Keyboards Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever - CGP Grey - YouTube Espresso Machines | Sage AeroPress

Grey and Myke discuss their experiences with the internet, social media, and technology. They also touch on topics such as hand confusion and linguistic clarity, sales and stock of their notebooks, the flexibility of a system, the launch of Cortex merchandise, taking breaks from technology, iPhone 11 Pro color and accessories, phone cases and pop sockets, battery life problems, and frustrations with system upgrades.