Hey Everyone,
Whether you're diving into a new subject, sharpening your study routine, or learning just for the love of it, these three tools make it way easier to study smarter, and actually enjoy it.
Let’s get into it.
Picks Of The Week
1️⃣ Columns - A List Manager That Scales With You
What it does
Columns isn’t just another to‑do app, it’s a polished list manager designed to help you organize any kind of list in a structured, column-based layout. Think checklists, novel outlines, podcasts schedules, or even watchlists, it handles all of it in a flexible, visually clear way.
Why you’ll care
More than tasks: Great for jotting thoughts, planning steps, or tracking ideas, not limited to to-dos.
See the big picture: Linear, column‑based layout gives clarity and structure, like mind maps in a grid.
Versatile use cases: From recipes to chapter outlines to hiring trackers, it adapts to your creative workflow.
My Tip
If you’re sketching a creative project, say writing an essay or novel, use separate columns to track characters, themes, and plot arcs. It’s a great way to keep elements distinct yet visible.
2️⃣ StudyFetch — AI that studies with you
What it does
StudyFetch turns your notes, PDFs, or lectures into an AI-powered tutor. Upload content and quiz yourself instantly, or let the AI generate study guides and flashcards.
Why you’ll care:
Perfect for test prep, no more making your own flashcards.
Uses your own notes as the source, not generic info.
Great for active recall + spaced repetition.
GPT-style tutor available 24/7.
My Tip
Upload class notes right after a lecture. The AI will surface gaps you didn’t realize you had.
3️⃣ Xmind - Mind Mapping Made Easy
What it does
Xmind helps you brainstorm, organize thoughts, or plan projects visually, with stunning mind maps and charts that are actually fun to use.
Why you’ll care
Ideal for visual thinkers and messy ideas.
Templates for everything: study plans, product roadmaps, essays.
Syncs across devices + supports exports to PDF/Markdown.
Zen Mode = a calm, focused workspace.
My Tip
Use the "Logic Chart" template when you're outlining complex topics, it forces clarity fast.
Quick Links
🪵 Dynalist – Outline anything with infinite nesting and keyboard-first speed. Perfect for structured thinking, planning, and note-taking.
🐨 Koala – Instantly generate SEO-optimized blog posts with AI. Great for content creators who want fast, high-quality drafts.
💼 AIApply – Crush job apps with AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and interview prep tailored to you. Land jobs faster.
📓 NotebookLM – Google’s AI notebook that turns your documents into a smart research assistant. Ask questions, get summaries, and explore connections.
🎞 Gamma – Create beautiful, animated presentations in minutes—no design skills needed. Slicker than slides, faster than decks.
Catch you next week,
Max