Learn better, read better, write better, and do better in your college studies with a little help from these apps and tools.
When you’re in college, staying productive is pretty much the most important thing on your cluttered to-do list. You have to keep up with your courses and exams, and probably you’ve also got a job.
In order to help you increase your productivity, check out this handy guide to the best tools you can make use of to get everything done.
Time is of the essence, and you need to pay attention to how you manage yours. Check out these useful tools that will help you stay productive:
1. RescueTime. This browser productivity meter tracks the time you spend on websites and applications. You can run weekly reports to find out exactly how and where you’re spending your time, set alerts so you know when you’ve spent enough time on a certain activity, and even block distracting websites.
2. Dropbox. Dropbox makes it easy to organize your files—and to share them, which is great when you and 3 classmates have a group paper due tomorrow. Files will sync online automatically to any devices linked to your account. Dropbox also automatically saves previous document versions, so you can revert back to an earlier form of your document if necessary.
3. Remember the Milk. Making lists means you can keep your mind on one task at a time, confident that you won’t forget everything else competing for your attention. This organizing app stays in sync on all your devices, and it also lets you share tasks with other people.
4. Toggl. This is another app that will tell you exactly how much time you spend on each task, give you detailed data reports, and remain synced on all your devices. You can even test it with a 30-day free trial.
5. MLO (My Life Organized). This tool takes the to-do list to a new level. Not only can you add and check off items, you can also break tasks into sub-tasks and note any dependencies among them. You can even receive reminders based on your location. Stopping by the grocery store for a quick deli snack? MLO can automatically send your shopping list so you remember what you also need to get to make dinner later tonight.
Check out these free apps and tools that will help you with writing, proofreading, and editing assignments for your classes:
6. ZenWriter. This full-screen writing app is designed to minimize distractions. You can change the background color and even turn on music while you’re writing your English paper, if that helps you focus—or keep it turned off, for the same reason.
7. Google Docs. You’re probably familiar with Google Docs already, but a fairly recent grammar-check feature is now built in with the spell checker. Check it out—it’s easy to access and use.
8. Ginger. Another great proofreading app, Ginger works on Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MS-Office … most of the places you write. It corrects mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and even sentence structure. More sophisticated offerings include translation, synonyms (based on context), and alternative phrasings.
9. Writer. This free app aims for simplicity. It’s great when you want to take fast notes and categorize your files easily, and you can use it on a phone or a tablet.
Further increase your productivity in college with these brilliant apps and tools:
10. Cliché Finder. Run your text through the app, and it will highlight clichés that should be removed—even the ones you didn’t know were there.
11. Unstuck. This app helps you pinpoint problem areas (relationship troubles? Lack of motivation? Negative thinking?) and suggests tips and tricks for living better. Disconnect from college for a bit and come back with a refreshed mind.
12. Pocket. Wish you had time to read that interesting article that popped up on your home page? With one click, you can save it—and all your favourite articles or webpages—to read later on your phone, tablet, or computer.
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