How do you decide which apps to download? Do you take time to research apps or do you take the recommendation of a friend who’s raving about the latest this, that, or the other app? There are lots of things to consider when selecting apps. You should use a strategic approach to selecting apps. I… Continue reading: How to select apps and learn how to use them
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This article focuses on five super apps—practical apps that can help with day-to-day memory, productivity, and organization: Week Calendar, Evernote, OneSafe, Corkulous Pro, and Appigo Todo. Most are iOS apps; however, some of them are also available for Android devices. Continue reading: Five super apps
This second of two articles explores the elimination phase of the brainstorming process, including some of the critical cognitive skills one must utilize. Continue reading: Brainstorming—phase two
In the first of two articles, we look at the initial stage of brainstorming, along with possible challenges and proposed strategies for dealing with them. Continue reading: Brainstorming as a cognitive strategy—phase one
Your Calendar or Contacts app has a Notes field, so use it! By utilizing this field for easily-forgotten details about your appointments or social activities, you’ll always have a record of such information with you. Continue reading: Calendar notes field
Setting an alert or reminder for your appointments can make the difference between being on time or not. Use this calendar app field to your advantage. Continue reading: Calendar Alert or Reminder field
The wording you choose for the Title or Event field in your calendar app may make the difference between keeping and missing an appointment. Continue reading: Calendar Title or Event field
See how to apply what we know about notetaking formats to a real notetaking project, i.e., outlining a web site’s home page. Continue reading: Applying notetaking formats
Use a smart strategy to get “the big picture” of a web site. Once you do, you’ll find it much easier to meet your specific goals related to that site. Continue reading: Getting the big picture of a web site
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