Nexus, but always on.
Launch Nexus from your taskbar, keep messages and course spaces close, and continue reading cached discussions when your connection gets dramatic.
Run the installer and follow the setup steps — no separate Java install needed, everything required is bundled in.
Open Nexus beside your notes, IDE, slides, and browser without hunting for a tab.
Cached topics, messages, notifications, and course data stay visible when the network drops.
Keyboard shortcuts, dark desktop UI, and native window behavior make repeated work feel lighter.