After trying several complicated note-taking tactics, I was attracted to the outline method's simplicity and effectiveness. Safe to say, it delivered on the promise. I write notes to plan my goals, ...

Have you ever felt like your notes are just a chaotic collection of thoughts, scattered across notebooks, apps, or sticky notes, never quite coming together into something useful, like a second brain?

Many students bring laptops to class, thinking that typing their notes will make them better learners than the 'old fashioned' method of writing by hand. They're wrong. Taking notes is not about ...

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through a chaotic sea of digital notes, struggling to locate that one critical idea or meeting summary? For many, note-taking feels like a necessary chore rather ...

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. Taking notes, whether in class ...

Rather than focusing on whether or not note taking is necessary, ask yourself whether the method you are currently using ...

Timi is a news and deals writer who's been reporting on technology for over a decade. He loves breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that keep you informed. But his recent passion ...