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The new 'Focus Mode' feature is meant to help minimize students’ distractions.
We are now (sadly) in our second year of remote learning, and many if not all of us are still trying to adjust to the nuances and challenges that the online classroom brings. Luckily, several audio and video calling apps are continuously working ...
You've got to try this!
In my line of work, I spend *several* hours online. When I'm not on my laptop, chances are you'll see me scrolling through my phone. Not gonna lie, my screen time can get pretty intense. In fact, as I'm typing this, I ...
Just how well do you know Zoom's features?
One of the most important apps for many students during online classes is Zoom. From synchronous classes to online hangouts with friends to study sessions with strangers, the app has become a vital part of our routine. But even though we've been using Zoom for quite a ...
It's actually available locally.
Wireless keyboards have been a hot topic among students ever since online classes started. Many students have vouched for the various benefits of incorporating a wireless keyboard into their online class setup at home, especially the popular "StudyTube" content creators. If you've been binge-watching StudyTube ...
For when you miss your usual coffee shop visit!
Apart from the coffee, one of the things we miss about our usual visits to the coffee shop is the ambience. The sound of the baristas making your go-to cup of coffee, the background chatter of other coffee shop goers, and especially the ...
For your research papers and thesis.
It wouldn't be a complete college experience if you didn't get to do research for your papers at least once. Every colle student who's ever done research papers knows the golden rule: cite your sources. And they would also be very familiar ...
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Not ready to say goodbye to Calibri as your default font?
ICYMI, Microsoft announced in April that they will officially be letting go of Calibri as their default font (Don't worry though because you can still use it!). Calibri has been the default of the Microsoft Office apps for 14 years now, and those ...
Missing your usual coffee shop study sessions?
Many of us would agree that a lot of facets in our daily routine needed adjusting right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to its limitations, most especially the study and work habits we had struggled to curate for ourselves for ...
Students weigh in.
Ever since the start of online classes, one of the ~many~ struggles of students is to stay productive and effective despite bringing their academic duties home, where they're supposed to rest and have some space away from these responsibilities. Many have tried ...
So that emails can finally find you well.
When I wake up, the first thing I grab is my phone, and don’t even try to deny it—you do, too. We scroll through Twitter like it’s the morning paper, check missed messages and notifications, and open our Gmail inboxes for anything ...
It could be an addition to your “new experiences this pandemic” list.
One year into the world of online classes, and honestly, adjusting to it still feels complicated to achieve. Studying alone in your room all year round can be very unmotivating and uninteresting, making us more susceptible to procrastination (we are all guilty ...
Make the most out of this free perk.
One of the many perks given to students by their universities is a .edu e-mail account. While it may seem like a major hassle to maintain your personal G-mail and your school e-mail, there are actually several "add-ons" your .edu account holds that ...
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