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Notes on calmer reading
Practical articles from Josh and the SimplRead team — accessibility habits, focus-friendly formats, study workflows, and honest product notes. Also listed on our Resources hub.
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Why cluttered web pages make reading harder
How ads, sidebars, and dense layouts raise cognitive load — and practical ways to reclaim focus without quitting the web.
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Plain language and reading comprehension
What plain language really means, why comprehension improves, and how to use a simplified first pass without losing accuracy.
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How to reduce screen reading fatigue
Separate eye strain from attention drain, then fix lighting, typography, pacing, and quieter reading formats.
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A calmer reading workflow for students
Triage, first-pass maps, targeted deep reads, and notes that still make sense the night before the seminar.
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Browser reader mode vs slide-by-slide tools
When Safari/Firefox/Chrome Reader is enough — and when plain-language slides add pacing that Reader cannot.
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How slide-by-slide reading helps ADHD focus
Why endless scroll fights attention, and how one short slide at a time can make long articles finishable without claiming to be treatment.
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Dyslexia-friendly web reading tips
Fonts, spacing, contrast, and browser habits that reduce visual stress — plus how SimplRead’s reader applies those ideas.
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BYOK vs hosted tokens explained
Bring your own API key or use SimplRead’s allowance: cost, privacy, models, and when each path makes sense.