Learn a New Language Just by Browsing the Web in Chrome | Dramel Notes

Learning a new language is a daunting task. Most people learn to speak when they’re very young, and it tends to happen naturally just by hearing the spoken word of others. But as an adult, it’s a giant challenge, and one that’s downright terrifying.

But there are easier and more time-efficient ways to learn a language. In fact, you can actually work it right into your daily browsing time thanks to a cool Chrome extension called Language Immersion.

It translates words on the webpage you’re reading into a different language of your choosing. In so doing, you’re building your vocabulary without actually going out of your way to study anything.

Once the extension is installed, an icon will appear on the top-right of your browser window. Click it and a pop out will appear allowing you to set up the extension to meet your needs. You can choose the language you want to work on and an immersion level that works with your current skills. There are five in total, ranging from novice to fluent.

Once you have it set up, just browse the web like you would any other time. You’ll notice bits of text that are highlighted and in your chosen language. You’ll be putting them into the context of you what you’re reading, which helps you naturally add them to your vocabulary.

Of course, you can also mouse over for a translation on any words that have you stumped.

What language are you going to learn? Are you already fluent in multiple languages? Hit the comments section and let’s chat!

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Cure Your Windows 10 Scrolling Woes by Reversing the Touchpad | Dramel Notes

Have you ever switched to a new laptop and found that the touchpad scrolled in the opposite direction from what you’re used to? If you come from a Mac, you might find the way you scroll in Windows 10 just feels downright wrong.

You don’t need to suffer through a miserable existence of backwards scrolling, though. We are here to show you how to fix the problem and reverse it, leaving you with an overwhelming feeling of Windows 10 bliss!

First, you’ll need to launch a Run box by typing “Run” into Cortana. Enter Main.cpl, which will bring you to the Mouse Properties screen. You’re going to want to access the tab on the far right side of the screen. What it’s called will vary from computer to computer, but it will be something like Device Settings, Touchpad Settings, TouchPad, or ThinkPad.

On the bottom of that tab, click Settings. From there, look for an option labeled Scroll. It should say something like Switch Direction, Reverse Direction or Reverse Scrolling Direction. Remember, the exact options and wording will be slightly different depending on what company makes your computer, but the method to get this area remains the same. This only applies to Synaptics TouchPad, specifically.

In some cases, if you have a different type of touchpad, you won’t need to do this and instead you’ll be able to change the settings by just going to Settings, then Devices, followed by Mouse and Touchpad. Towards the bottom of the page is a tick box for Reverse Scrolling Direction.

Again, which method you use depends on your computer, but between the two, you’ll be able to get the direction you want.

Have you ever felt the misery of scrolling the wrong way? This can be terrible, we know. Share your horror stories in the comments!

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