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Useful apps

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Here are some apps that can be useful for you in your work or studies.

Cisco AnyConnect

The Cisco AnyConnect app allows you to easily connect your handheld device(s) (smart phones, tablets) to the UiT Virtual Private Network (VPN) server. The app is available both for Apple iOS and Android and it is free.

Simple tutorials for using Cisco AnyConnect VPN with UiT The Arctic University of Norway server.

PocketBook Reader

PocketBook Reader is an app for reading books on mobile devices. The app is free and available for Android, and Apple iOS.

You can use PocketBook Reader to read e-books from Ebook Central. To download a book or chapter you first have to create an Ebook Central account and sign in. Click on "Download Book" and choose the mobil device (Android or Apple iOS) you want to open the file with.

NB! You have to create an Adobe-ID to be able to download books from Ebook Central.

If you want to download and read books from Ebook Central on your computer (PC/Mac) we recommend that you install Adobe Digital Editions.

BrowZine

You can easily access electronic journals which the University Library subscribes to using BrowZine. You can search for publications according to title, subject, or ISSN.

As a student or employee you can create an account and place your favorite publications on an electronic bookshelf. That way you will be notified as soon as new issues become available.

Visit BrowZine. Read BrowZine's Privacy Policy.

The BrowZine app makes it easy to find and read thousands of scientfic journals directly from your mobile device.

Nettskjema

Nettskjema is a web-based tool for creating surveys, multiple-choice assignments, sign-up forms, and gathering data as part of research projects. Read more about Nettskjema and the Nettskjema Privacy Statement.

Diktafon-app

Nettskjema also offers an app that can be used to take secure recordings on your mobile device. You must first create a Nettskjema form that can be used to collect the data from the app. This service is offered in cooperation between several institutions and is maintained by the University of Oslo. Read more about the dictafon app

If you are going to be conducting interviews which are considered sensitive you must create a project with the Service for Sensitive data and send the data there. Read more about Services for Sensitive data.

Keenious

Keenious is an academic tool that recommends research articles relevant to your own text. The Keenious app is integrated into Microsoft Word for all UiT users. You can easily use the tool by clicking on the Keenious icon in the top right corner of your Word document. Keenious can also be used via a web-based solution at keenious.com.

  • Download: Pre-installed in Word with a UiT account. When using a private Microsoft account, see “Downloading the Keenious add-in” for information.
  • Available: Only for UiT students and employees
  • Free
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