You should probably be studying - but instead, you’re scrolling down tumblr. You let out a deep sigh of discontent. Studying is probably a good idea, but you have no motivation and it’s killing you inside.
So, here to help you out... I have created a guide to help you with software, websites and apps for all your studying needs! Software is listed by platform, then type, then A-Z with links to their websites. Please enjoy!
I’ve classified things by their platform, although some of them will have alternate options. I’ve put where you can use them in their descriptions. Just use the search tool in your browser to search for your OS or platform.
I’ve also added dollar signs next to the ones that cost something. If you have any suggestions, please send them to me in my askbox! :)
FOR YOUR COMPUTER
Blender - Oh, Blender. 3D modelling software that’s free to use. Windows, Mac, Linux.
FocusWriter - A desktop application that gives you a no-nonsense writing space. Linux, Windows, Mac. Note: App is totally free if you can’t afford to tip - just click the box that says “$5 tip” and change it to $0.00.
GIMP - A fair alternative to Photoshop. If you’re willing to search online for scripts, it can also do a lot of what Photoshop does natively. And with the cost of Adobe CC, this is definitely worth considering. Mac, Windows, Linux.
LibreOffice - Can’t afford Microsoft Office? Your school doesn’t provide it for you? LibreOffice is a good alternative - and totally opensource, and therefore free. Mac, Windows, Linux.
PomoDone - A pomodoro timer that takes your to-do lists from other sites and makes it easy to keep track of time. Mac, Windows, Linux, Web.
FOR YOUR PHONE
Forest - A timer tracker that blocks you from accessing certain apps (coughtumblrcough) for a certain amount of time. Basic functionality is free although if you want more there’s a small fee to upgrade. iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox.
Pocketcasts - iOS users seem to have podcasts built in, but either way this is an amazing app for keeping track of your favourite podcasts. Android($), iOS($).
FOR YOUR BROWSER
LeechBlock - Blocks time-wasting apps. Firefox.
Momentum - “Oh, Norah,” you say, “what are all those pretty apps with names and times that people use in their studyblr photos of their laptops?” “It’s Momentum, child,” I respond, and my voice is as smooth as the white, white writing paper below your hand. Chrome, optional $.
Pocket - A bookmarking tool that syncs between every device you have. If you save something on your phone, you’ll see it two minutes later in your browser. Useful as well due to its tagging tool. Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone. You want it? You got it.
StayFocusd - A timer tracker that stops you from accessing certain sites after you’ve had your specified allowance. Kicks your ass and makes you feel bad about it too. Chrome.
ON THE WEB
Convert Case - Site that converts UPPERCASE to lowercase, Sentence case to Title Case. Web.
Google Drive - The most useful thing to exist. Think Microsoft Office, but free, and all online. You can share documents, PowerPoints, Excel sheets, with friends/peers and see them being edited in realtime. Also has a free backup feature for all 8,000 of your photos. Web, Android, iOS.
Hemingway Writer - Site that shows you where your writing is wordy and too complicated. Useful, but flawed. Web, Mac ($), Windows ($).
Online Text Correction - Same vein to Hemingway Writer, but totally free. Web.
Prezi - Good ol’ fancy PowerPoint maker, without the need for PowerPoint. Web.
Realtime Board - A real time whiteboard, like Google Docs, to share ideas. Web.
Tomato Timer - A website to keep track of your pomodoro timing. Web.
Tomatoid - Website with login to keep track of pomodoro timing. Web.
Wolfram Alpha - Stuck on a maths problem? Want to see how to do the steps? Wolfram Alpha can help you out with that. Web.
A BIT OF FUN
Rubber Duck Debugging - A widely used site and technique. Highly recommended.
