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Keyboard-only web browsing

I recently decided to improve my keyboard navigation skills for two reasons. First, keyboard navigation increases productivity. Moving between keyboard and mouse takes time—and saving time on little things means having more time for more worthwhile activities. Second, using the mouse often strains my wrist, and I’m hoping that keyboard navigation will lessen this. Someday [...]

The beauty of self-study

I love learning. I try to learn something new everyday. But when the subject of studying arises, I’m not as enthusiastic. This is because the word “studying” has always implied schooling to me. The problem with typical schooling is that, ironically, it barely considers the student. Schools dictate rules regardless of a student’s interests, learning [...]

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