Research Twice as Fast

1. If you want to find something on a website that does not have a search tool, use Google. Type site:www.thesite.com search terms and be amazed at the results.
2. Viewing the source code of a page can often give you many answers. Example: If you hate e-mail forms (even though they help prevent spam), right clicking and viewing the source of the page will often help you find the e-mail address so you can contact them directly with your e-mail software of choice.
3. Firefox has a great search tool that finds your term as you type it. It is much quicker than Internet Explorer’s search tool. Bonus: Firefox 3 uses much less memory, browses faster, and helps you bookmark items for easy retrieval later.
4. Sit up straight to improve brain flow to your brain and be more alert (or lean back at 45 degrees for optimal spinal health)
5. Wear ear plugs or headphones to block out distractions, and focus.

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3 Responses

1. Derek says:

   May 26, 2008 at 12:47 pm

   Earplugs for the win. They are the best study tool on a cost-benefit basis, IMO.

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2. bob says:

   June 25, 2008 at 10:12 pm

   Myth # many = Firefox uses a lot of memory more than any other browser and is not faster than most other browsers.

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3. Harris says:

   June 25, 2008 at 10:39 pm

   http://lifehacker.com/396048/speed-testing-the-latest-web-browsers

   Many tests have shown that Firefox 3 actually is better for speed and memory usage. The link above uses an earlier beta, and it’s improved now.

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