All posts tagged: Notetaking

reMarkable Paper Pure Review 2026: The Best Distraction-Free Tablet For Work And Note-Taking

reMarkable Paper Pure Review 2026: The Best Distraction-Free Tablet For Work And Note-Taking

Published by Sam Flores

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. I first got my hands on the reMarkable Paper Pro last year and it’s safe to say that I haven’t shut up about it since. Swapping to an e-ink tablet ended my years of lugging notebooks and half-finished diaries everywhere, and having my notes, calendars and to-do lists all in one place (without the risk of losing a sheet) turned out to be the answer to so many of my organisational issues. So naturally, when the Swedish tech firm invited me to roadtest their latest offering, I couldn’t have said yes faster. Enter the reMarkable’s new entry-level tablet, the Paper Pure. As with all of reMarkable’s products, the Paper Pure is essentially a digital …

Nobody talks about this polished open-source note-taking app, and I don’t get it

Nobody talks about this polished open-source note-taking app, and I don’t get it

Published by skeptic

As a tech writer, I’m constantly checking out new writing and note-taking tools, and whenever I do, I’m typically searching for the “holy grail” of that niche. With note-taking apps, I’ve tried far more than I’m willing to admit. A few, like Obsidian, Notion, and even OneNote, have been solid. However, no matter the tool I try, I’ve always come back to Joplin. For regular, everyday work, it’s polished, easy to use, cross-platform, and offers freedom from lock-in. It’s the true king of the note-taking niche. It earns its place slowly—and that’s exactly the point Design sometimes signals quality, and Joplin doesn’t look spectacular, especially not if you’re used to Notion or Obsidian. So I understand how this first experience can make someone jump to a conclusion. However, the seemingly plain design of Joplin feels deliberate. You get a three-panel layout: notebooks, notes, and an editor, and it stays consistent across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Aside from the interface, you also get a consistent set of keyboard shortcuts, with mobile apps following the same structure …

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

Published by Jenni Sidey

Recently, US classrooms have dealt with several forms of authoritarian and dystopian policies, ranging from Texas A&M banning Plato to UNC Chapel Hill secretly filming faculty and students in the classroom. Now, they may be facing digital authoritarianism. Since 2023, students, faculty, and staff have integrated various Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) platforms into their day-to-day. In particular, they have increasingly adopted the use of AI note-taking apps like Otter.ai, as well as various recording devices like smart glasses. As a result, individuals are progressively recording faculty, staff, and students without consent or transparency, oftentimes targeting women, and students and faculty of color. Although many states like West Virginia are a one-party consent state, the increased and unchecked use of AI recording devices at universities poses serious safety risks for the campus communities across the United States. Academic freedom is essential for scholarly dialogue, and that comes with the reasonable expectation of the right to privacy in the classroom setting. Universities maintaining that right to privacy is even more crucial as Higher Ed in the United …

She Reads Truth founders release new Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible designed for richer, more intentional engagement

She Reads Truth founders release new Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible designed for richer, more intentional engagement

Published by Sam Flores

Five-volume set blends beauty and functional design aimed at deepening readers’ interaction with Scripture BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — For individuals seeking to dive deeper into the Word of God, She Reads Truth co-founders Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams today announced the release of the “She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible,” available now from B&H Publishing Group. “We are excited to be launching this spiral notetaking edition of the ‘She Reads Truth Bible,’” said Williams. “For so many of us in the She Reads Truth community and beyond, journaling and interacting with the printed word on the page is an important part of reading and meditating on Scripture. We believe this Bible will encourage and equip anyone looking to know God more deeply through his Word.” Since 2012, She Reads Truth has redefined how women and men engage Scripture. Founded by Myers and Williams, the organization was born out of a shared passion to help women cultivate daily Bible reading habits, deepen biblical literacy and understanding of God’s Word and connect with a global community of …

Discord is secretly one of the best note-taking apps I’ve ever used

Discord is secretly one of the best note-taking apps I’ve ever used

Published by skeptic

I know. I know what you’re probably thinking at this point. Out of the hundreds and thousands of note-taking apps flooding the internet (with new ones dropping every day), why on earth would I pick Discord? While I’ll explain below, to give you some context, I’m a note-taking aficionado. I’ve tried everything from minimalist note-taking apps to spending hours customizing a Notion workspace to using AI-powered tools like NotebookLM to handle my note-taking. I’m also a student, and while I’ve come to prefer typed notes for certain courses, my major involves a lot of math-based courses, and I find that handwritten notes are better for that. So, I use either my e-ink note-taking tablet or my iPad and GoodNotes for handwritten notes. But for years, I’ve been trying to figure out a reliable system for quick, everyday digital notes. And after all that searching, the answer turned out to be sitting in my taskbar the whole time: Discord. Why use Discord for note-taking, anyway? It sounds strange, I know Image Credit: DIA TV / Shutterstock …

The best note-taking apps for iPad of 2026: Expert tested

The best note-taking apps for iPad of 2026: Expert tested

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It’s time to imagine your iPad as a powerful digital notebook. It can be the ideal tool for organizing your personal life, taking notes in class, and transcribing important meetings. Today’s note-taking apps come with flexible features designed to match any workflow, whether that’s improving your handwriting or recording audio. The best note-taking apps for iPad are highly functional and easy to use.  Also: How to qualify for Apple’s education discount – including for the $499 MacBook Neo With hundreds of notebook-style apps on the market, it’s hard to know which are worth your time or are best suited to your specific needs. No one wants to waste time testing different apps and jumping ship until finding what works best. That’s why we went hands-on with over a dozen note-taking apps for the iPad, keeping in mind cost, functionality, practicality, and design while focusing on apps that level up the hand-written note-taking experience.  In March, we performed an editorial refresh and verified product prices and availability.  Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google …

5 simple note-taking tweaks that make NotebookLM twice as smart

5 simple note-taking tweaks that make NotebookLM twice as smart

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There’s an old saying about information. Garbage in, garbage out. For all the powerful capabilities of NotebookLM, the AI notetaking tool is only as smart as the sources we feed it. Yes, the sources are the ingredients, and the prompts make the magic sauce. However, the recipe is also about how we write our notes before they ever become sources. AI chatbots are machine parsers after all. Slight adjustments to how we structure, add context, and format each note before uploading them helps NotebookLM summarize them better. The effort spent on the notes pays itself back when we need to refer to them later. OS Android, iOS, Web-based app Developer Google Pricing model Free Structure your notes with proper headings Make them scannable for machines and humans NotebookLM scans each source to locate relevant sections when you ask a question. When your notes have a clear hierarchy of headings (for instance, H2 and H3 headings), the AI can quickly pinpoint the right section and generate more precise, scoped answers. While NotebookLM can handle scattered and …

This new note-taking app has everything I ever asked for — and it looks incredible too

This new note-taking app has everything I ever asked for — and it looks incredible too

Published by skeptic

Note-taking is one of those things that sounds easy until you try to do it well. Capture fast enough to keep up with your thoughts, but structured enough to find things later. Connected enough to surface patterns, but flexible enough not to slow you down. It’s a hard design problem, and most apps, even the beloved ones, only solve part of it. I’ve tried most of the big note-taking apps, and I can say without much hesitation that Tana is doing something none of them are. It’s not just another entry in the list of free note-taking apps with flawless sync, but a different kind of tool entirely. One built on the idea that your notes should connect the way your thoughts do. It also happens to look stunning, which doesn’t hurt. OS Windows, iOS, Android Developer Tana Labs Inc. Price model Free (paid plans available) Tana is a powerful note-taking workspace that blends outlining, knowledge graphs, and AI to help you capture and organize ideas in one flexible system. It turns notes, tasks, and …

Google Keep Note-Taking Guide 2026 : Reminders, Sync Across Devices, and Labels

Google Keep Note-Taking Guide 2026 : Reminders, Sync Across Devices, and Labels

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Imagine this: your desk is clutter-free, your ideas are neatly categorized, and your to-dos are effortlessly synced across all your devices. Sounds like a productivity dream, right? That’s exactly what Google Keep promises to deliver. Whether you’re juggling personal tasks or collaborating with a team, Google Keep offers a seamless way to capture, organize, and access your thoughts anytime, anywhere. And the best part? It’s designed to be as simple or as advanced as you need it to be. In this guide, we’ll break down the essential features of Google Keep, from creating your first note to mastering advanced functions like location-based reminders and collaborative editing. You’ll discover how to customize your workspace with labels, colors, and pinned notes, making sure that everything you need is always within reach. Curious about how to declutter your digital space or set up a system that works for you? We’ll explore strategies to help you maximize efficiency and unlock the full potential of this versatile app. By the end, you might just find yourself wondering how you ever …