Polar Blog

Polar 1.100.12 is now available on the web for all desktop users and will be rolling out over the next week. Tags for Annotations The main feature of this release is tags for annotations. This has been frequently requested by users and we finally were able to devote the time to making sure it…

17 tips for crushing it with Anki while studying remotely Over the last few years, Anki has become a staple for us when learning with flashcards. Usually, we annotate our readings in Polar, then auto-convert those annotations into flashcards. The biggest reason I love using Anki is that it…

Must-have Anki Add-ons for Medical Students in 2020 We all know med school is tough and the amount of information required to memorize is tremendous. So obviously the question begs why not make it easy on yourself and use some powerful tools? Anki is an open source flashcard software. If you’re here…

Top 5 Flashcard Apps for 2020 Flashcards have a reputation for being one of the most popular ways of studying and retaining information. They’re also a time-tested tool. Their history dates back to the 19th century when English educator Favell Lee Mortimer used a set of phonics flashcards. Here's a…