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Goodnotes 101
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A complete guide for setting up a new iPad + the 5 apps to download first

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Goodnotes Content Team
A step-by-step guide to setting up, personalizing, and getting the most out of a new iPad, from initial setup through must-have apps and battery care tips.
September 1, 2026
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12
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Business
business

Goodnotes vs Notability: Which is right for your workflow?

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Goodnotes Content Team
We compare Goodnotes and Notability across tools, AI, handwriting, PDF annotation, organization, meetings, collaboration, enterprise security, and pricing.
August 26, 2026
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Business
business

Less busywork: what's new in Goodnotes for Business Q3

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Goodnotes Content Team
This quarter's Goodnotes for Business updates cut down the admin work of running a team: one-link invites, email sign-in codes, Box and Dropbox connected directly to Goodnotes, and bulk user management in Admin Console.
August 19, 2026
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4
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Business
business

Meet the architect who designs dream homes with Goodnotes

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Goodnotes Content Team
Architect Steve Giannetti designs entire homes (elevations, floor plans, working drawings) freehand in Goodnotes, then uses AI to turn those sketches into renderings clients can picture.
August 11, 2026
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5
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Study Tips
study-tips

How students take notes on lecture slides in Goodnotes

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Goodnotes Content Team
Two students — one prepping for NEET in India, one studying Education Data Science at Stanford — share how they turn lecture slide PDFs into organized, color-coded, revision-ready notes in Goodnotes.
August 3, 2026
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4
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Study Tips
study-tips

How an aerospace engineering student went fully paperless with Goodnotes

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Goodnotes Content Team
Aerospace engineering student John Gamble hasn't touched a physical notebook in five semesters. Here's how he uses Goodnotes to manage lectures, PDFs, problem sets, and textbooks across every class.
July 28, 2026
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4
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Note-Taking
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The best Goodnotes templates for college students in 2026

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Goodnotes Content Team
Goodnotes Marketplace has hundreds of student templates for 2026, covering lecture notes, semester planning, ADHD-friendly structure, assignment tracking, and stickers.
July 24, 2026
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5
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Study Tips
study-tips

How life sciences students use Goodnotes for notes, diagrams and exam prep

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Goodnotes Content Team
Three life sciences students share how they use Goodnotes to manage overwhelming course loads, from condensing dense lecture slides to acing exams with Quiz Me and flashcards.
July 23, 2026
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7
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Business
business

Goodnotes Pro, Teams, or Enterprise: Which is right for you?

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Elliot Newton
Sales & Business Development
A quick breakdown of who Goodnotes Pro, Teams, and Enterprise are each built for, so you can pick the right plan for your setup.
July 20, 2026
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3
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Study Tips
study-tips

How to go paperless in college with Goodnotes

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Goodnotes Content Team
Going paperless doesn't mean giving up the benefits of handwriting. This post covers why writing by hand on an iPad is just as effective as pen and paper, what you gain by going digital, and how to make the switch one class at a time.
July 16, 2026
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4
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Study Tips
study-tips

The first-year student's guide to a smoother semester

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Goodnotes Content Team
Five simple things to set up before fall semester, from consolidating your notes to letting AI help you study, so the first weeks of college don't set the tone for a stressful year.
July 16, 2026
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5
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Study Tips
study-tips

How to set up your iPad for college: The complete guide

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Goodnotes Content Team
Most students spend the first few weeks of college figuring out their iPad setup by trial and error. This guide skips the trial and error.
July 15, 2026
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4
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