This month’s tip is a web browser extension that enables users to read articles faster by animating the text in one place: SwiftRead.
The free version works on articles, posts, and emails, while the paid Pro version also works on PDFs and ebook files. It has numerous visual settings available, and you can modify the speed at which it moves.
This tool is perfect to help us stay on schedule as we dive into the fall semester. According to the developers, “The average person reads at 200 words per minute; using SwiftRead, you can easily train yourself to read at double the speed, 400 words per minute, or faster. Think of how much time you’d save every day!”
Do you use any special tools to assist with your reading? Please share in the comments below!
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