![]() I don’t know how to do that, and you should distrust people who claim they do. The goal is not to help you develop a perfect memory. I want to show you how easy it is to improve your memory and recall with a minimal amount of time and effort. The Goal The goal with this book is to teach you how to become an Anki master. Sounds too simple, you say? Well, there is a bit more to it than that-and much more you can do with Anki-but that’s the basic idea. Once you’ve recalled the answer (Abraham Lincoln), this card will be presented again right when Anki thinks you’re about to forget, thereby refreshing and strengthening the memory. ![]() In short: it presents you with a question (Who was the sixteenth president of the USA?). Anki is both flashcard software and spaced repetition software. From guitar chords to philosophical arguments to languages to productivity advice, Anki can help you remember it all. Anki is an invaluable tool for creating, learning, and reviewing practically anything with some “structure” to it. Enter Anki, a handy little free piece of software available on all major platforms- Windows, Mac OS X, iPhone, Android, and so on. If recall succeeds, the memory is strengthened if recall fails, you refresh the memory and recall it again. Active recall testing is, basically, repeatedly exposing you to material to force yourself to recall it. Many methods for improving human memory retention exist, but one that stands out above the rest is active recall testing. Sure, a new and better brain might be nice, but until that’s possible we must focus on making the most of what we have. What can we do? Our memory, despite its limitation, is still a powerful tool in the human arsenal. We never get around to remembering all those guitar chords with their many variations and configurations. We forget the Five Big Things we’re supposed to remember when assessing a project proposal. We cram the night before a test, only to forget everything in a week. We forget in a month even the most important ideas in that excellent book we read. Introduction Let's face it: the human memory sucks. A Quick Overview of Anki’s Settings and Preferences 25. A Collection of Other Possible Uses for Anki 22. Beware these Common Beginner Problems 21. The Secret to Speed: Keyboard Shortcuts 20. ![]() Math, Equations, and Scientific Markup Using LaTeX 16. Enhancing Notes with Images, Sounds and Other Media 15. Getting Familiar with the Card Browser 14. Cards: Tweaking Layout and Style Using Card Templates 11. Of course, I take every measure to prevent this from happening.Įverything You Need to Know About Creating Notesġ0. Also, Anki-a free piece of software written primarily by the brilliant Damien Elmes-is constantly being developed and improved, so some of the information contained in this guide may be out-of-date. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any losses or damages you may experience when using Anki (not that I expect either to happen). If you enjoy this book, please consider telling your friends about both Anki and Anki Essentials. Anki Essentials EsSentials the Complete Guide to Remembering Anything with AnkiĪnki Essentials Copyright ©2013 Alex Vermeer.
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