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How to Use Your iPad to Ace Memorization: 3 Proven Techniques

Turn your iPad into a memory-training powerhouse. Learn 3 proven memorization techniques and the best iPad tools to make them stick.

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Affinity Designer vs Adobe Illustrator vs Curve

Looking for the ultimate showdown between design software tools? Here’s a closer look at Affinity Designer, Adobe Illustrator, and Curve.

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Kanban Turned Planning Into Doing

Some days, my task list feels more like a guilt trip. Just a jumble of things I should be doing, with no clue where to start. Everything was important, nothing had a home, and I kept forgetting...

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30+ School Resources to Boost Your Productivity

Need a productivity boost in the classroom? This article is full of apps, courses & hardware recommendations to make every notetaking and study session a breeze.

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30+ Back to School Resources for Digital Creatives

Want resources to sharpen your creative edge? This article is full of apps, courses & hardware recommendations to make the most of your creative sessions.

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SMART Goals: Setting Goals That Actually Work

Looking for a new productivity method? Try SMART goals.

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Buying Guide: Essential Tools for Digital Notetakers

Taking notes can have a huge impact on your life. Whether you’re jotting down thoughts and ideas for work, school, business, or pleasure, your notes can make a big difference. Having the rig...

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Surviving Changing Platforms as an Artist

When platforms change their policies and features, artists need to be ready to diversify their reach both on and offline.

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Buying Guide: Essential Tools for Digital Artists

Better tools for better digital art. Get top recommendations to build up your digital workspace.

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Chasing Big Goals: How OKRs Help You Stay Focused and Finish Strong

Looking for a new productivity method? Learn how using objectives and key results (OKRs) can help you.

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Carving Up the Clock: My Time Blocking Experiment

Looking for a new productivity method? Learn how Time blocking can help you.

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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.