The range of productivity software that is available on the internet is growing continuously and a legitimate question is, whether this software is really helpful or not. The following points should help you decide whether you should buy a copy of some productivity software:

Supports your existing workflow
In order to make you more productive, technology should fit into your way of working and not require that you significantly change your way of working. The only situation when it is smart to invest in productivity software that requires you to change your behavior is when you expect that this new behavior or workflows will significantly impact your productivity. Even in a situation like this it is necessary to ensure that the producer of the software provides a workflow that has been implemented before to ensure that the software does not become a toy that is not used.

Question to ask:

Does the software support my existing workflow?
If it doesn’t support my current workflow, does it clearly define a workflow or usage scenarios that applies to using this software?

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