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Of Mice and Wrists

Posted on August 28, 2023August 31, 2023 by Emily Hokett

A tiny blog on ergonomic mice and customizable buttons that allow for a minimalistic workspace. Most of my work is done in front of a computer. The tools that I use for my work are important to me. I have

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Giving Presentations While Feeling Nervous — My Story

Posted on August 28, 2023August 31, 2023 by Emily Hokett

  A Few Steps I’ve Used To Navigate Presentations as a highly introverted (and often Nervous) human The most important advice that you need to prepare for a presentation is to do what makes you feel most comfortable. Those criteria

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Handwriting In Goodnotes: A Tool For Reading, Research, and Journaling

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Emily Hokett

A Three Part Note-Taking Series Note-taking is fun. Most of my writing starts as a note somewhere. It might originate from my academic work or my morning journaling. These notes often form the basis of long-form, polished writing (e.g., manuscripts,

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The Case For Apple Notes, A Reference Material and Writing Workflow

Posted on December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 by Emily Hokett

You can certainly “just use Apple Notes” for internet-based referencing and writing. Here are some practical use cases. There’s a lot of talk about tools and note-taking in the creativity space. In effect, tools are just tools. They may help

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My Guide for Good Meetings: Good Note-Taking

Posted on November 19, 2022November 19, 2022 by Emily Hokett

A quick guide to focused meeting notes from a highly introverted academic. I often prefer writing over talking. That’s just who I am. But, in my day-to-day workflow, conversations are important. For example, meetings often require a lot of talking.

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Are E-Ink Devices Worth It?, Here’s My Experience

Posted on September 30, 2022October 1, 2022 by Emily Hokett

Some disadvantages about e-ink tablets and e-ink monitors for academic reading, writing, and note-taking. Are they worth your time?   These days, we spend extended periods in front of a computer screen. Constant exposure to backlit devices can feel draining.

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Advantages of E-Ink Devices: Some Things That I Miss About the Supernote A6x

Posted on September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 by Emily Hokett

All the good things about using the Supernote A6x. E-ink devices like the Supernote A6x can make note-taking a fun experience. I no longer own the Supernote, but there are some features that I miss about it. After using it

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Advantages of E-Ink Devices: Some Things That I Miss About the Remarkable 2

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 by Emily Hokett

All the good things about using the Remarkable 2.
E-ink devices are where technology, productivity, and fun meet. Although my e-ink tablets could not help me with my…

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Can E-Ink Devices Improve Sleep Health?

Posted on August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 by Emily Hokett

E-ink, light in our eyes, and sleep: How are they related? Technology often intersects with sleep. There are some ways that new technology can help us sleep better, but ultimately, the way that we interact with technology influences how well

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