Jilly Gagnon: Give Me That...old Time Religion

When buying a new phone, you can purchase a premium warranty as an additional option for protection against accidental damage. While these premium warranties serve a purpose and can be helpful, I choose not to buy them for various reasons.

As a student, I firmly stand by two beliefs: time is money, and working smarter beats working harder every single time. To actually live by these principles, though, you need the right tools to manage your time efficiently. So, here are five tools that have never let me down when it comes to time management.

We all know how important passwords are, but it often feels difficult to make a Fort Knox-safe password. Most use the same password for each of their accounts. Sure, it's easy to remember, but it's incredibly unsafe. Creating safe passwords is easier and faster than you think.

Google Docs is packed with useful tools, but some of its best features often go unnoticed. One such feature is the Documents Tab, a powerful but overlooked tool that can make organizing and accessing your information much simpler.

Navigating daily commutes has been super stressful in the past, but custom Google Maps alerts make it easier. This handy tool provides real-time traffic updates, alternate routes, and smarter travel planning. With a few simple tweaks, its become my go-to for stress-free trips.

Taking notes can be a hassle, especially if you don't have something that connects the dots for you, easily displays information, and organizes that information in a way that is easy to find. That is part of why I have fallen in love with the note-taking app Obsidian.