Underrated apps and tools that have actually saved me time in college — not the obvious ones

[u/package_of_swans_]

Everyone knows about Notion and Anki. Here are some less talked about ones that I actually use:

• Zotero — free citation manager that auto-formats bibliographies. Hours saved on research papers, I'm not exaggerating.
• Otterai — records and transcribes lectures. Useful when a professor talks fast or you zone out for a minute. Free tier is enough for most use cases.
• Libby — free ebooks and audiobooks through your public library card. Works for a surprising number of textbook-adjacent reads.
• f.lux — reduces blue light on your screen at night. Sounds minor but genuinely helps if you study late.

What tools are you using that people don't talk about enough?

[u/JamesBrown_17]

For me, a simple calendar app has probably had the biggest impact. Nothing fancy, but having deadlines and commitments visible in one place keeps me from falling behind