A recent New York Times article, Laptops Are Great. But Not During a Lecture or a Meeting, resumed the debate over whether laptops and other digital devices should be banned from classrooms, and if ...

Taking notes in college isn’t just about scribbling down what your professor says; it’s about creating a system that helps you retain information, stay organized and actually use your notes later.

Memorize course material better by writing down your notes. Organize your notes based on the subject. Use digital note-taking software on your tablet or laptop. Learning how to take notes in college ...

Note-taking is a valuable skill that can come in handy throughout your college career and beyond. Whether you’re trying to learn new material, prepare for an exam or simply get through a fast-paced ...

Note-taking can help in class or a meeting—and if you do them right, they'll help you afterward as well. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity ...

Laptops are ideal for taking course notes. They’re portable enough to carry with you to every class, they have built-in keyboards and touchpads for fast typing and navigation, you can doodle and ...

For me, the criteria for an "excellent note-taking device" is the ability to take notes smoothly without interrupting my ...

There's more to consider than just what supplies to buy this year (though we'll help with that too.) When you're a student, your notes are your lifeblood. With more online options than ever for ...

Finding the best note-taking app for iPad can feel overwhelming with so many options available, each promising smooth handwriting, seamless syncing, and powerful organization tools. Whether you are a ...

Works like a charm. You get so caught up in something that you completely miss what is actually more important. Misdirection can thwart the nefarious plans of movie villains and sometimes (temporarily ...

If you’re a college student, keeping your notes (and yourself) organized can become increasingly difficult with every class, job, club, project, or other task that gets added to your to-do list. With ...