[Balabolka's Substitute] How I Use Reader View to Enjoy Microsoft Edge's Read Aloud in Linux
Abstract
TL;DR: I use Reader View to enjoy Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud. I also found a way to read local html with it.
How I Stream Videos for Incremental Video in Obsidian
Abstract
TL;DR:
I. Incremental Writing Plugin for Obsidian for Incremental Video in Obsidian
II. yt-dlp '{}' -o - | mpv - to stream YouTube videos
Why I Switched to Obsidian After Using SuperMemo for 4 Years
Abstract
TL;DR:
I. Obsidian has become a viable alternative as a spaced repetition system
II. Zettelkasten Method inside Obsidian is the thinking tool I need
III. Obsidian offers a better user experience for me
IV. I’ve switched to Linux
Introduction
This article’s title is a parallel of my very first article Why I Switched to SuperMemo After Using Anki for 5 Years.
The Zettelkasten Method Lacks a Spaced Repetition Scheduler and Here's One Easy Fix
Photo by Jan Antonin Kolar on Unsplash
If you’re not familiar with the Zettelkasten Method, the following chart should give you a good idea (image from Zettelkasten Obsidian Tutorial (Simplest way)):
An overlooked problem Do you see the problem in the following images?
Image credit: Zettelkasten Method Explained: A Beginner’s Guide and Zettelkasten Note-Taking Method - Simply Explained
Note The point is not to find flaws in any particular videos; my aim is to shed light on the commonly overlooked problem described below.
Bimodal Reading in Balabolka, Microsoft Edge's Read Aloud, and Audible's Immersion Reading
TL;DR:
| Voice | Control | Visual | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balabolka with paid TTS voice | * | **** | **** | * |
| Microsoft Edge’s Read Aloud | ** | ** | ** | / |
| Audible’s Immersion Reading | **** | ? (***) | ? (***) | **** |
| Generic audiobook with ebook | *** | * | * | ? |
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Incremental Video: How I Watch Local Videos in SuperMemo
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Why Books Don't Work: Constructivism Over Transmissionism
Incremental Reading: The Problem Isn't Content Quantity or Quality. It's Content Consumption
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