“Don’t try to remember it; write it down,” should be the mantra of every researcher. Of course, there’s every chance that the brilliant idea will pop back into your head, but probably not until after you’ve submitted your thesis. In this week’s Thing, we’ll investigate note-taking apps. This technology can be used for everything fromRead More
23 Things – #19: Voice Recognition
You’ve probably heard a lot about voice recognition in the news – maybe because someone has accidentally ordered 600 tins of spaghetti hoops through their Amazon Echo. Although it’s possible to entrust many aspects of your life to Alexa, there might be some unexpected consequences. In this week’s Thing, we’ll look specifically at how voiceRead More
23 Things – #18: Focus
Over the last few months, we’ve seen the many ways in which technology can improve our lives as 21st-century researchers. Unfortunately, it also presents endless distractions, making it very difficult to actually get any work done. In this week’s Thing, we’ll explore some tools that help us stay focussed and meet those writing targets. AssessingRead More