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Jul 15, 2024 | 
medium.com | Shu Omi
A great tool can make a huge difference. Ever since I found mine, I've been able to get more things done, miss fewer deadlines, and generally feel more in control. There are many tools out there, but these are the ones that I personally found most helpful, but not many people know about yet. So you can, of course, go with big guys like Notion and Obsidian, but they can be unnecessarily complex or have a steep learning curve.
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May 30, 2024 | 
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If you're looking for a new productivity setup for this year, I've got lots of great options for you! There are many good ones, but in this article, I want to focus on my favourite AI productivity apps that I use for work, studying, and organising my life.
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May 12, 2024 | 
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A new year has come. It's 2024 and note-taking isn’t cool anymore. The once-blooming space has had its moment. Moreover, the almighty Roam Research isn’t the only king anymore. The hype is officially over. At this time of year, when many are busy reflecting on the past year while excitingly looking into the future, I realized it's a good opportunity to look back at Roam’s madness timeline. The company that took Twitterverse and Silicon Valley by storm is now long after its breakthrough.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
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Google recently announced NotebookLM, which is not just a typical note app, but more like an AI collaborator that can help you understand ideas and write better. It’s actually the kind of app I wish I had when I was a uni student, because it would have made it a lot easier to write papers and essays. So if you’re currently a student, academic, writer, or even a teacher, you might want to check it out.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
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Organize, Think and ReflectI’ve tried many apps to see what they can do, but I’ve been hearing more and more about Apple’s productivity tools. To be honest, with all the apps out there, I thought they were maybe too simple at first. But it turns out Apple has been quietly adding new stuff to their apps, and now, they’ve built a pretty robust productivity system. Linking to Another NoteApple Notes might look simple, but it’s stuffed with features that make it incredibly useful for everyday tasks.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
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There are many ways to take notes and study, but visual methods like mind maps and infinite canvas can be very effective. Let’s explore some of the best visual note apps that you can use for writing and studying. Number one, and probably the most polished visual note app out there is Heptabase. It has the most complete set of features including tasks, Readwise integration, daily journal and mobile app for both iOS and Android. Not many visual note-taking apps have mobile apps.
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Oct 24, 2023 | 
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Staying focused is tough, but here are some of the best timeless tools that not many people may know yet to improve your concentration and get more things done. When I was in university, I used FocusMate when I really needed to keep myself accountable to study or get things done. Essentially, it is a virtual co-working platform where you can work with another person in a video session for 25 to 75 minutes.
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Oct 11, 2023 | 
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I've seen many AI writing assistants but this one is by far the best one I've ever tried. It lets you upload your notes so the AI can learn your writing style and everything you wrote in your notes. Asking about what I thought about Heptabase - a note app That means, you can ask it about anything you've read or written before and even have it write something in your own style. If you're sick of generic content AI generates, or want to have a second brain you can talk to, keep on reading.
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Aug 24, 2023 | 
medium.com | Shu Omi
I've tested nearly 50 AI tools this year, but these are the ones that I've found most useful. One of my most favourite AI softwares I found this year is Fabric. I use it almost every day now. It's kind of like your own idea bank. You can store ideas, links from the web, as well as your own notes, files, pictures and videos. Read: Top 8 Incredible AI Note-Taking Apps Basically it's like your ultimate filing cabinet for everything.
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Aug 21, 2023 | 
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Anytype was one of my most anticipated apps this year. I found it about a year ago when it was still in early stages, but I never got around to trying it out, until now. I think it was worth the wait because it's incredibly polished and such a joy to use. If I were to describe it in one sentence, it's like a baby between Apple Notes and Notion. It's got that elegance and simplicity of Apple Notes with the power and flexibility of Notion.
