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How to get better at researching for papers? Use these 7 apps

Posted on February 6, 2023

Today, we don’t have to go to the library and sit there for hours on end among piles of papers. Years ago, the students’ workplace resembled chaos due to notes, books, and papers. But fortunately, things are different for us now.

Apps and online platforms have made our lives easier – they help with writing, editing, and, most importantly – researching! Some of them assist with organizing notes, managing time and projects, collecting resources, while others are handy when finding articles and reading them.

Below, I describe the top 7 tools that will make daily tasks and research-related issues easier. [Read more…]

How can Smartphone Detox affect students’ well-being?

Posted on February 6, 2023

After the rapid technological progress kicked in, it seems like all sorts of gadgets became a real panacea for all situations. Technology helps us simplify our lives and tackle different tasks faster.

Needless to say, progress changed all spheres of our lives. Among all, the educational sector and students, in particular, received plenty of tools to take learning experiences to the next level while also making studying easy. [Read more…]

Q&A: What’s the world’s most popular operating system?

Posted on January 23, 2023

Question from Frank: I know Windows used to be the most-used operating system of them all, but I have a feeling that might not be the case any longer. I sure do see a lot of people using iPhones these days.

Can you tell me which operating system is used on the most devices these days? [Read more…]

How to call a contact directly from your Android phone’s Home screen

Posted on January 23, 2023

To make a call on your Android phone, you probably open the Phone app, tap Contacts, select the person you wish to call from a long list of contacts, and initiate the call by tapping the Call button.

Well here’s a little tip that can speed the process of calling someone up for you… [Read more…]

How to remotely erase a lost or stolen smartphone

Posted on January 17, 2023

Have you ever stopped to consider just how much of your digital life is stored on your smartphone?

First, there are the names and phone numbers of all your contacts (and possibly their email addresses as well).

Then there are apps for accessing your bank account, your social media accounts and the accounts for all the other online services you use (and possibly the usernames and passwords to those accounts as well). [Read more…]