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Here’s a quick tip: Use Calibre to convert pdfs to mobi and use k2pdfopt to re-format particularly tough pdf files for the kindle screen… then try using Calibre to convert those pdfs to mobi. [Read More]

At some point, you might want to script something to open up the Anki database and collect some information without having to run as an add-on. For example, I have a script that runs from cron. It copies the anki collection to the /tmp directory and then opens it up,... [Read More]

I’ve had some thoughts about a change to the way Anki handles ease factors. UPDATE: 2018-01-08 I’ve shared out the experimental addon that does exactly what I describe in this article. See experimentalCardEaseFactor on Github. In a nutshell Instead of simply increasing the ease factor a little when the user... [Read More]

In a nutshell In deck settings, set the New Interval under the Lapses tab to make the new interval of forgotten cards a percentage of their previous interval. Ideally, play with this percentage until you have an 80-90% success rate on re-learned cards. Anki’s default behavior I’m pretty sure that... [Read More]

Anki, and spaced-repetition in general, are geared towards retaining information you’ve already learned rather than learning new information. That’s because in general, flashcards are good at reminding you of some learning experience, but not so good at creating a memorable experience to begin with. Still, Ank provides some support for... [Read More]