Gonna just go ahead ahead and ask here - those who use iPad, which app do you use for taking notes. I'm using the default Notes app but it's not very feature-rich. Everyone's favorite is Goodnotes but I just wanted to know if there are any hidden gems. TIA!
I’ve been using GoodNotes with my iPad as well. If you want the pen and paper feel with the ease of digital notes taking then it’s a really good app. I’ve tried one note and Evernote and found GoodNotes to perform far better. Very customisable as well.
Handwittten people out there, can you suggest how to organise offline notes? A4 loose sheets or notebook? and how to systematise static notes which is one time work + current which is daily add on?, Should we leave blank pages for that? ( Organisation a difficult task, but I don't want to opt for online mode) Any suggestions to optimise it?Handwritten person here :) I never made notes for current affairs so I have no idea how to organise dynamic notes, but for static notes I used loose A4 sheets and plenty of files. Loose sheets are more flexible than notebooks. I would suggest leave a bit of a margin on the side to add points later if you come across any or to help summarize for revision. Get some highlighters or sketch pens in bulk, and use them to mark different types of things and for different rounds of revision. Occasionally you can try to read the source material and give yourself a time limit to note down points from memory - the skill required for mains.
Agree with this wholeheartedly. My prelims static notes are all handwritten and I have no intention of converting any of them to the digital format, and they still serve their purpose. I made my notes on A4 sheets and folders as well. An additional revision tool is to have a scratchpad/random notebook to jot out points to help with active recall in a time bound manner for mains
Is investment in tablet good considering upsc prep?If yes then latest iPad model or previous iPad models or Samsung Galaxy tab s7+ plus should be the right choice?
iPads are quite expensive (especially the latest models) for simply upsc prep alone. I use an iPad Pro as my only device beside a phone and I’m really happy with it. I would not advice you to buy the keyboard if you do choose to go with the iPad, however the Apple Pencil is a really good stylus, very responsive which is especially useful if you are into digital drawing.
@DeekshitaP adding to this, if it’s going to be your only device along with your phone, you can justify the price.Out of Samsung and Apple, I’d say go for the iPad. In my view Apple has perfected how a tablet should function.If you need a keyboard then you could go for a generic aftermarket Bluetooth one.I use the older model and I don’t face any glaring issues. However, in technology 4 years is a long time, so I’d advise that buying the newer model would be worth it. Also, the 128 GB model would be more than enough as it’s better to have a cloud subscription for backups.If you can afford it, then go for it.
True, I wanted the newest model but I found it ridiculously expensive so I had to settle for the older version. I bought the keyboard as well, but it conked out conveniently after the warranty expired so I’ve been using a Bluetooth keyboard which works just as fine. But the apple stylus is hands down one of the best non-drawing styluses that I’ve used. It’s heavy though which makes it not the greatest for prolonged usage. Is the additional iCloud worth it?
@DeekshitaP oh yeah totally worth it just for the peace of mind alone. I now don’t have to worry about losing any of my notes or any data. For notes you can workaround with using Google Drive as backup but it’s a bit wonky since it tends to not work always.I learned the value of backing up the hard way when I lost all my notes because I couldn’t remember my passcode (in a stupid panic attack) and had to reset the device, losing all data.So now the only thing is people to get is some sort of cloud backup.
I agree the pencil is heavy and it’s even changed my on paper handwriting since I tend to do all my rough work on the iPad itself. The newer one is much better: lighter and with a far superior grip.
Also more expensive hehe
@DeekshitaP oh yeah totally worth it just for the peace of mind alone. I now don’t have to worry about losing any of my notes or any data. For notes you can workaround with using Google Drive as backup but it’s a bit wonky since it tends to not work always.I learned the value of backing up the hard way when I lost all my notes because I couldn’t remember my passcode (in a stupid panic attack) and had to reset the device, losing all data.So now the only thing is people to get is some sort of cloud backup.
I agree the pencil is heavy and it’s even changed my on paper handwriting since I tend to do all my rough work on the iPad itself. The newer one is much better: lighter and with a far superior grip.
I tend to mail myself most of my stuff after having learnt the hard way as well
True, I wanted the newest model but I found it ridiculously expensive so I had to settle for the older version. I bought the keyboard as well, but it conked out conveniently after the warranty expired so I’ve been using a Bluetooth keyboard which works just as fine. But the apple stylus is hands down one of the best non-drawing styluses that I’ve used. It’s heavy though which makes it not the greatest for prolonged usage. Is the additional iCloud worth it?
And u say u are,not tech savvy/,luddite :p
I really am not. iOS is made for people like me for whom the only windows they know to operate are attached to window frames and hinges 😂
@DeekshitaP oh yeah totally worth it just for the peace of mind alone. I now don’t have to worry about losing any of my notes or any data. For notes you can workaround with using Google Drive as backup but it’s a bit wonky since it tends to not work always.I learned the value of backing up the hard way when I lost all my notes because I couldn’t remember my passcode (in a stupid panic attack) and had to reset the device, losing all data.So now the only thing is people to get is some sort of cloud backup.
I agree the pencil is heavy and it’s even changed my on paper handwriting since I tend to do all my rough work on the iPad itself. The newer one is much better: lighter and with a far superior grip.
I tend to mail myself most of my stuff after having learnt the hard way as well
And there you go. You gave such a nice idea. I have been printing all my stuff to not loose it but this is awesome one. :)
It’s actually my mum’s idea, so I will thank her on your behalf. 😄
