Forget About 9 to 5 is an independent editorial website about the digital tools and habits that make independent work possible: security, software, productivity and practical know-how.
Why this site exists
Working independently, as a freelancer, a consultant or a small business owner, means being your own IT department. You choose your software, protect your devices and organise your time without a support team behind you. This site aims to make those decisions easier with clear explanations and checklists.
What we cover
- Security & Privacy: protecting devices, accounts and data.
- Software & Tools: choosing, installing and maintaining applications.
- Work Smarter: organisation, focus and workflows.
- Guides & Resources: step-by-step guides and checklists.
How we work
- Independent content. Our guides are written to be useful on their own. Partners do not review or approve our content before publication.
- Sources. We rely on official documentation from software publishers and operating systems, and on published independent test methodologies. We do not present our own opinions as test results.
- No invented proof. We do not publish fake reviews, testimonials, user counters or statistics.
- No pressure. We do not use fake alerts, countdowns or misleading download buttons.
- Updates and corrections. Each guide shows its last update date. If you spot an error, tell us and we will review it.
How the site is funded
Some pages may in the future include partner (affiliate) links. If you use such a link, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Partner links are always labelled before the link and never change what our guides recommend as good practice. Details are in our Affiliate Disclosure.
Who publishes this site
Forget About 9 to 5 is published by ASTUCA OÜ. Full publisher information is available in the Legal Notice.