Monthly Archives: March 2009

Filters for Reading on the Web

Combining the Readability bookmarklet with the F11 key and a 9 or 10 inch netbook transforms a distraction filled web article into a highly readable format approaching that of a book. Also describes the various reasons reading is hard on the web, and potential future improvements.

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Site Design for Reading

A useful guide for anyone trying to design a site with readability as the top goal.

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Info Overload or Filter Failure? Introducing FilterJoe

The aim of FilterJoe is to be a starting point for anyone wanting to enhance their ability to effectively focus, process information, and get work done: Joe’s filters for the average Joe. Initially, content will relate to the following subjects:

* reducing Internet/computer distractions
* wise gadget use
* improving online reading, writing, email, etc.
* staying focused
* finding/filtering information

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