The Best Ways to Digitize Your Notes
Hand-writing your notes is better for if you want to retain what you’ve learned, but it definitely has drawbacks. Hand-written notes aren’t searchable on your phone, and unlike your phone,…
The Best Ways to Annotate When Reading
Annotating your textbooks or other study materials is a great way to help you retain what they’re saying—it forces you to read critically and pay attention. Unfortunately, if you don’t…
The Best Back-to-School Sales You Can Still Get on School Supplies
Photo: Komuso and Colorsandia (Shutterstock) Contrary to popular belief, shopping for school supplies is a year-round endeavor. Whether you procrastinated on buying what you need for the new school year,…
You Should Color Code Your Notes to Remember Them Better
Photo: ABO PHOTOGRAPHY (Shutterstock) To take the best notes in class, you need a system. There are a lot of great note-taking techniques that can help you identify the key…
The Best Prime Day Deals on Back-to-School Stuff
Sorry to break it to you, but back-to-school season is fast approaching. Fortunately, Prime Day’s sales include plenty of school supplies. Here are some of the best deals. Dorm room…
You Can Add Privacy to Your Windows With Decorative Film
Upgrading your windows for privacy or to reflect light to keep your home cool can get expensive. Changing the shape of windows or the glass type can run into the…
How to Quit ‘Revenge Spending’
With the never-ending prospect of a recession looming, it seems the one true certainty is that we all need to make peace with living with uncertainty. But uncertainty breeds anxiety.…
There Are Way More Types of Erasers in the World Than You Realize
Photo: Pheelings media (Shutterstock) “Everyone makes mistakes,” your mom told you. “That’s why pencils have erasers.” But did she ever tell you how many different kinds of erasers there are?…
Tile’s Anti-AirTags Are a Safer Way to Track Your Items
Apple’s AirTags haven’t enjoyed the positive press the company likely hoped for. While the tiny devices are great for keeping tabs on the things in your life that often go…
Never Mail These Things in Paper Envelopes
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) Have you ever expected a small item in the mail, only to receive an envelope with a hole in it and no item to be found? It…