Maybe you want a change of scenery or to take advantage of your travel time. You can stay on track and on task with Google Chrome apps that work without internet. So grab a chair at the beach, take a seat on the bus, or snag that park bench and keep on working with these awesome offline tools.

Manage Your Time

You may need to track your time to bill a client or simply find the Pomodoro technique a must. Either way, offline apps for Chrome can help you manage your time effectively.

1. TrackingTime | Time Tracker

TrackingTime is a vibrant, offline tool that you can use for most any project, large or small. You can quickly add tasks, invite coworkers, view the calendar, review reports, and check out your dashboard for all activity.

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When you begin a task, you can start tracking your time with a simple click. If you are in a hurry, just hit the button and go because you can add the task details later. Plus, the app lets you add clients and services, mark items that are billable, and integrates with popular products like Outlook, Basecamp, and Trello. For a time tracking tool that goes the extra mile, TrackingTime is a winner.

2. Cherry Tomato Clock

On the reverse side of time tracking is a tool that uses the Pomodoro Technique. Cherry Tomato Clock gives you an easy way to start that 25-minute timer and focus. And, this nifty little clock includes a few extra features you will find useful.

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If you must pause the timer, you can do that with a click. You can also adjust settings to use keyboard shortcuts and receive desktop notifications for resting and restarting the timer. Appropriately named, Cherry Tomato Clock is a neat tool if you use the Pomodoro Technique.

Take Care of Tasks

Managing your tasks is essential for most any industry, project, or business scenario. Make sure you are on top of your to-dos no matter where you go with these offline options.

3. Wunderlist for Chrome

For task management, creating lists, and tracking items to read later, Wunderlist is still a popular option. The handy task manager is available online, offline, and on mobile devices, so your to-dos are always at your fingertips.

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You can also share tasks and assign them to others, making it great for both work and home. Set a due date, create a reminder, add a subtask, note, or comment, have it repeat, and attach a file. Wunderlist has it all.

4. Any.do

If you prefer a different tool for your tasks, Any.do is another terrific app. You can use it online, offline, and on mobile devices, just like Wunderlist. Create a list, add your to-dos, and use either a list or time view.

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You can include notes, add subtasks, upload attachments, and share or assign your tasks. For to-dos you do regularly, set a task recurrence easily for daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Overall, Any.do is a nice option for task management.

5. Manage It -- Project Management

When you want something more robust than a simple task manager, Manage It is a solid, offline project management tool. You can do the basics like view your tasks, calendar, and activity. But, you can also create projects, add to-dos, and then assign them as well as include the effort.

You can create multiple workspaces for your projects that are color-coded so that viewing them on your schedule is quick and easy. When you create a task, you can upload files and photos (with an upgrade) or attach one from a service such as Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive. Manage It is a cool tool with extra features for managing projects and tasks.

Edit Files and Documents

When you need to complete a report, view a file, or edit a document, you need the right apps. On your commute or in the park, these tools give you those options without internet access.

6. Office Editing for Docs, Sheets & Slides

This simple extension from Google lets you drag and drop a file from your computer into Chrome for editing. After you install Office Editing for Docs, Sheets & Slides, you can open Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files quickly.

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Just drag and drop your file into the Chrome window and it will load for editing in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. You can also drag files from Gmail or Google Drive. If you are out and about and need to edit an Office document fast, but do not have Microsoft Office installed, this tool can help.

7. Kami

Kami is a convenient tool that lets you view, annotate, and share PDFs and other documents. You begin by importing a document from Google Drive or uploading one from your computer. Then, take advantage of the annotation features, which include highlight, strikethrough, and underline for text.

Then, add comments or additional text, draw and erase, split or merge, and share, export, or print your finished document. You can jump to different pages in your document, rotate it, and use the one- or two-page views. Several of Kami's features are only available after upgrading to a paid plan, but you can still do the basics for free.

Create Diagrams

Flowcharts, graphs, diagrams, and mind maps are wonderful visual tools. So, when you need to create or edit one quickly and without the worry of internet access, these apps are ideal.

8. LucidChart Diagram

If you want an intuitive tool for creating charts and mind maps, check out Lucidchart Diagrams. You just drag shapes and containers from the left and drop them onto the canvas on the right. Add connectors by dragging from the side of the object and then pick the shape you want.

You can download your project as an image or a PDF, create a presentation, and use a built-in color theme for your diagrams. You can create three documents with the free version or purchase a subscription plan for unlimited diagrams and third-party integrations.

9. Gliffy

Another terrific option for creating visuals is Gliffy. Drag and drop shapes from the library onto the canvas, click the connector tool to connect your objects, and select any shape to add text. You can adjust the colors, fonts, and shadows as well as customize your connectors.

Gliffy also lets you drag images from your desktop onto the canvas, which is a convenient feature. You can create flowcharts, swim lanes, Venn diagrams, floor plans, and mind maps with ease. When you finish, save your diagram as a JPG or PNG image or a Gliffy file. The app includes tips and a handy user manual if you need a help, but Gliffy really is an intuitive tool.

Keep up Your Notes

Maybe you have a marketing idea for your product, a list for an upcoming meeting, or a thought about a current project. When you have an offline note-taking app for Chrome, those items can be captured on-the-go.

10. Note Board

Note Board is a great visual app for notes and reminders. This offline tool uses the original sticky note concept with boards that you can customize.  You can use five different boards, each with its own unique background, which is handy for separating notes for work and home or various projects.

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Your notes can include backgrounds, drawings, and images along with adjustable font styles and formats. And, each can have a due date and time with a reminder for a quick task list. With a free account, you can sync your boards and notes across platforms and the app is available on the web as well as Android and iOS devices.

11. Memo Notepad

Memo Notepad is a basic but effective note-taking tool. With the look and feel of paper on a desk, the app is clean, letting you jot down your notes without distractions. Plus, you can create, share, delete, or search for a note easily.

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Memo Notepad provides cloud and mobile syncing (via in-app purchase) along with backups and is available for iPhone and iPad for free.

12. Nimbus Notes

Another simple and convenient note-taking app for Chrome is Nimbus Notes. This offline tool lets you capture and organize your notes from anywhere. Basic font formatting includes bold, italics, underline, and strikeout. You can also insert a URL or create a link to your note.

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Nimbus Notes is available for Android, iOS, and Windows devices so you can take your notes with you.

Which Offline Chrome Apps Help You Stay Productive?

Chrome has a large variety of apps that work offline. For your business or your personal life, you can take your Chromebook or laptop and pop open the Chrome tools you need without access to the internet.

On the bus, at the beach, or during a break, which offline Chrome apps do you use to stay productive?

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