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How to Highlight in Obsidian (and Maximize Your Note-Taking Experience)

Learn how to highlight in Obsidian using Markdown and Web Highlights. Add colors, tags, notes, and one-click export for faster, cleaner notes.

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The Great Comparison: Top iOS & Android Habit Tracking Apps

Habit tracker apps compared: 10 top picks tested and ranked. Discover which apps like HabitKit, Loop, and Habitica work best for building daily routines.

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How to Annotate YouTube Videos Like Articles

Learn how to use YouTube video annotations with Web Highlights to make your videos more interactive, organize key moments, and boost learning retention.

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The Great AI Showdown: The Best iOS & Android AI-Assistant Apps

The ultimate AI assistant comparison: 12 apps tested and ranked. See how ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others perform for iOS & Android users.

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My Simple Strategy for 3,268 5‑Star Chrome Extension Reviews

Get 37x more reviews than Grammarly with this simple strategy. Learn the Win-Ask Method to boost your Chrome extension ratings and user engagement.

How to Highlight in Apple Notes (with Different Colors)

Learn how to highlight text in Apple Notes with colors using this free online tool. Copy, paste, color‑code your notes, and export them — no account required.

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10 Annotation and Reading Tools for Dyslexic Students

Struggling with dyslexia? These 10 annotation and reading tools for dyslexic students in 2025 can help improve focus, comprehension, and learning confidence.

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10 Best Chrome Extensions for Teachers for Virtual Classroom

Learn the 10 best Chrome extensions for teachers for virtual classroom success. Get tools for reading, planning, annotation, student engagement & more.

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Pocket Shut Down Last Week – Everything You Need to Know

Pocket, the popular read-it-later app, is shutting down today. Find out what you need to know—alternatives, deadlines, and what happens next.

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Top 5 Reader Mode Chrome Extensions For Focused Reading

Discover the best Reader Mode Chrome extensions for distraction-free reading. Compare features like dark mode, highlighting, notes & customization.

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How to Organize Bookmarks in Chrome

Learn how to organize bookmarks in Chrome with Web Highlights. Use smart tags, notes, and keep your bookmarks tidy, synced, and easy to find on any device.

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How to Annotate a PDF in Chrome

Learn how to annotate a PDF in Chrome using Web Highlights. Highlight text, add notes, tag content, and export to different platforms. No extra tools needed.

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The 5 Best-Rated Read-it-Later Apps for Android

Discover the best read-it-later apps for Android. Compare top tools like Raindrop.io, Instapaper, and Readwise Reader to save and organize articles.

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How to Export Chrome Bookmarks & Import to Web Highlights

Learn how to export bookmarks in Chrome, restore them in any browser, and import them into Web Highlights — a powerful bookmark manager and research tool.

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How to Export Pocket Data and Import to Web Highlights

Pocket shuts down in July 2025. Learn how to export your Pocket saves & annotations and import them into Web Highlights—the best Pocket alternative.

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Pocket Shuts Down in July 2025 - The 10 Best Alternatives

Pocket, the popular read-it-later app, is shutting down in July 2025. Discover the 10 best alternatives to save, highlight and organize web content

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How to Read Any Website in Distraction-Free Reader Mode

Read any website in distraction-free reader mode. Highlight text, take notes, and export annotations—free, online, and no installation required.

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FAQ, Tutorials, and Help

How to Annotate Any Online Article (Free, No Installation)

Use our free online page marker to highlight any website—no install or signup needed. Easily annotate webpages and export notes in Markdown.

How to Use Reader Mode For Focused Article Reading

How to Use Reader Mode For Focused Article Reading

Learn how to read online articles without distractions using Web Highlights’ reader mode. Enjoy a clean, focused reading experience on any website.

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Raindrop vs. Web Highlights: Which Bookmark & Annotation Tool Is Better?

Discover the key differences between Raindrop and Web Highlights, two powerful tools for bookmarking, annotating, and organizing online content.

Why Was My Chrome Extension Turned Off?

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Why Was My Chrome Extension Turned Off?

Find out why Chrome turned off your extension, what it means for you, and how to choose the best alternative.

How 3 Law Students Study Smarter with Web Highlights

How 3 Law Students Study Smarter with Web Highlights

Follow the journey of three law students as they share how Web Highlights boosts their productivity. Learn why they recommend it to all law students.

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Top 5 Note-Taking Browser Extensions in 2025

Explore the 5 best note-taking browser extensions in 2025 for capturing ideas, saving important information, and boosting productivity while browsing.

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Planting Trees Worldwide with The Web Highlights Extension

UPDATE: Web Highlights has decided to remove the Mellowtel library, as it doesn’t align with our Privacy Policy. We'll look for other ways to support the environment. My top priority was always to make sure that most features of Web Highlights are free for everyone around the

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10 Best Text Annotation Tools for Researchers and Academics

Learn the best text annotation tools for researchers and academics. Improve your research organization and productivity through tags, notes, and highlights.