A round-up of some of the most useful web tools
Resources
Visuwords
An online visual dictionary that generates mind maps of related words. Beautiful!
Thesaurus.com
Build your vocabulary with this online tool which gives synonyms, definitions and pronunciations of words.
Trello
A free online tool to help you manage tasks and projects, using visual boards. Create lists with draggable cards, then add links, colour coding, checklists, reminders and more.
Typing.com
Learn the useful skill of touch typing with this free online tool. Register, practise and track your progress.
Tomatoi.st
A simple online Pomodoro timer, which counts down from 25 minutes, or shorter break times. Find out more about the Pomodoro technique.
Otter ai
Record audio on your smartphone or tablet and it will be transcribed. View, listen and edit online. Watch the Otter ai video here.
Coggle
Coggle is a free and easy-to-learn mind mapping tool. Watch the Coggle video here.
Rewordify
Rewordify is an online tool which simplifies texts and defines difficult words. Watch the Rewordify video here.
Natural Reader Online
A text-to-speech tool with natural-sounding voices. Customise speed, voice and highlighting to suit. You can also upload documents, PDFs and PowerPoints to read out loud. Watch the NRO video here.
Evernote/Evernote Web Clipper
Save, organise and annotate images, webpages, photos, scans and files and sync across all your devices. Online, app (iOS and Android) and extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.
Note Board
Virtual note board where you can write tasks, add notes, upload files and save online content. Available online, as a Chrome extension or a mobile app (iOS and Android).
Wayback Machine
If a webpage is no longer available, Wayback Machine will look for an archived version which you can open. Online and available as an extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.
Google Keep
Save links, images and notes and sync these between your devices. Extension works with Chrome, Firefox and Edge. Also online and app for iOS and Android.
Grammarly
Checks your spelling, punctuation and grammar as you write. Extension works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.
Xodo
Free PDF annotator for multiple platforms and devices (including online). Add notes and comments to pdfs. Rotate, reorder and merge several PDFs together.
Spreeder
Free online tool to help you develop your reading speed.
Tomato Timer
Free online Pomodoro timer.
My Study Bar
A set of freeware apps to help with reading, writing, planning and organisation. Comes with tutorials and can be run from a flash drive. PC only.
Popplet
Simple, online tool (and app) for creating mind maps and mood boards.