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7 Best Index Card Apps for iPad

Index cards are great for organizing concepts and ideas. Now, you can do that with an app! Here’s a closer look at the best index card apps on iPad.

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13 Tips for Taking Neater Digital Notes

Want to take neater notes on your iPad or digital tablet?  Here are 13 tips to help you create more aesthetically pleasing and effective notes.

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11 Ways to Organize Your Notes

  Even quality notes are only useful if you can find them when you need them. Here are 11 ways to keep your notes organized and ready for action.

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13 Best Notetaking Apps for iPad for 2025

  Taking notes with an iPad & Apple Pencil? App choice will impact note quality. Here’s a look at 13 of the best notetaking apps out there today.

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Best Digital Planners for 2025

Take control of your life in 2025 with a digital planner. Here’s a close look at 17 great planners to help you get started.

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How to Take Meeting Notes

Not sure how to take effective meeting notes? Here are 11 tips to get you started.

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19 Best Notetaking Template Packs for College Students

Need to take better notes in class? Use a notetaking template to keep your notes organized and on track. Check out a roundup of our favorite notetaking layouts.

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Best Digital Sticker Packs

Looking for the best digital sticker packs to use in Goodnotes? Check out these 30+ options in a variety of categories.

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LiquidText vs MarginNote 3

LiquidText and MarginNote 3 are two of the most comprehensive notetaking and study aids for the iPad. Here's a closer look at how these apps measure up.

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15 Notetaking Tips For Your Next Class

Taking notes is an essential part of education, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Here are 15 note-taking tips to help you excel in the classroom.

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How to Take Effective Notes

Learn how to take effective notes that help you retain information and keep relevant details top of mind.

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Why Digital Notetaking by Hand is Better than Using a Laptop

Most college students engage in digital notetaking by using a laptop, but experts say that it’s ineffective. Here’s a better way to take notes in class.