INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should only have one window open—the one you are taking notes in. Close all other windows and programs. Consider turning WiFi off. Put your phone away. Pick a note-taking or word-processing program that works best for your needs. For example, you may want to pick a program you know well, like Microsoft Word. On the other hand, you may want something simple and basic, like Text Edit. Consider using a note-taking program like Evernote or One Note. There are a variety of keyboard shortcuts that can help you take notes more quickly. Keyboard shortcuts can vary depending on the kind of computer you use (Mac or Windows) and what kind of word-processing program you are using. That being said, you will find keyboard shortcuts useful for the following note-taking issues:  Formatting. Keyboard shortcuts can allow you to emphasize key concepts through shortcuts that help you highlight, bold, or underline words or phrases. For example, command + B will make a word bold. Navigation. Certain keystrokes can help you move to the beginning or the end of a line. Other keystrokes allow you to move seamlessly between programs or windows. In the Windows program OneNote, using the "End" or "Home" key will allow you to move your cursor to the end or beginning of the line you are on.  Organization. Keyboard shortcuts can allow you to automatically make ordered, hierarchical lists like outlines or numbered lists. Type expanding. You can program your word processor to recognize phrases as you type them. Instead of typing out “interdisciplinary coordinated calculus” you can type “icc” and your computer will know what you mean. Writing down everything the teacher says will waste time. Instead, pick up on larger, overarching issues. You should be writing out short sentences, no more than five words. You can always come back to a concept or ask a question. But don’t spend time finishing up a section to your satisfaction while your professor moves on. Instead, switch concepts when they do. After the lecture or class is over, go over your quickly written notes and fill in any gaps. Take this time to  Add any information you were not able to type quickly enough. Fix any typos or misspelled words. Pick up on larger overarching concepts and add them while they are still fresh in your mind.

SUMMARY: Limit distractions. Use an appropriate program. Learn keyboard shortcuts. Listen for key concepts, don’t transcribe. Move on when the professor moves on. Revisit your notes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you commit to telling him that you love him get a grip on your true feelings. Have you suddenly become overwhelmed with feelings or has your adoration grown over time?  Typically infatuation is something that comes on suddenly, whereas true love builds over time.  You should know someone well before you declare your love. If you have been together for at least 3 months and had a couple of arguments, you will have a much better understating of who your man is. If you have only been dating for a few weeks and everything seems perfect, you may be infatuated and not truly in love. It is better to keep your feelings to yourself until you are sure that you really do love him. Telling him that you love him too early in the relationship can really freak him out if he does not feel the same way. Your man may be feeling the same way as you, but has not told you yet. Although he has not said it, his actions may demonstrate how he really feels. Men often show their feelings through their actions instead of their words.Think about your relationship to see if he has been giving you signs. Ask yourself some questions.  Does he make you a priority? Does he mention you when he talks about his future plans and goals? Have you met the people (e.g. family, friends, coworkers) that are important in his life? If his actions say that he cares about you, he may not be scared by your strong feelings for him. Does he speak in terms of "we" instead of "I"? Does he consistently try to take care of you and keep a smile on your face? Is he affectionate? Does he want to hug, kiss, and hold hands? If he acts like he loves you, he probably will not be scared by you expressing your feelings. If his actions do not say that he may be in love with you, you should probably hold off on telling him. " You should only say "I love you" if you truly mean it. You should not say it to feel more secure in your relationship or to hear him say the words back to you. Never use those words to manipulate him, keep him around, or fix a mistake that you made.  The best reason to say "I love you" is that you simply cannot keep it to yourself any longer, and you want him to know how you feel. Saying "I love you" can change your relationship. Be sure that you are ready for this. Although you are ready to say "I love you," your boyfriend may not be ready. This does not mean that he does not care about you or that he will never love you. It only means that he does not feel the same way as you right now. Think about what you will do if he does not say it back to you.  If he does not feel the same way, you may feel rejected or uncertain about your relationship. If you feel that you would be crushed that he does not love you as well, you may want to hold off on telling him.

SUMMARY: Figure out if you really are in love or just infatuated. Decide if he loves you back. Determine why you want to say "I love you. Be prepared in case he doesn't say "I love you" back.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Parental controls generally leave sites like Google and Bing accessible. Virtual Private Network (VPN) software is designed to mask your computer’s location and can help you bypass parental controls. VPNs are commonly used for those who wish to browse the web more securely or privately. There are many free VPNs each with their advantages and disadvantages. Some free VPNs include the following:   Hotspot Shield includes both free and a paid premium subscription. It's easy to use and has a data allowance of 500 MB per day. The only downside is you must provide a credit card and sign up for a free trial of the premium version, even if you plan on using the free model.  Tunnelbear is another easy to use VPN that is owned by McAfee. The downside to the free version is that it only offers a paltry 500 MB per month.  Proton VPN has a free option that includes unlimited data per month, but only allows you to connect one device. You can sign up only using an email address and it does not log the websites your visit. It is also one of the few free VPNs that have no ads on the client.  Hide.Me has a free option that includes a 2 GB per month data limit and only allows you to connect one device. However, it does not keep website logs or user data. It also has no ads. Once you find VPN software that is suitable for your needs, download the VPN client and install it.  Read the terms and conditions for any VPN software you download. Some free VPN clients contain malware, intrusive ads, and may track you on the internet. As a general rule, only download files from reputable, first-party sites. Third-party downloads run the risk of infecting your computer. Most VPNs have an app that allows you to activate the VPN. This will start routing all your internet traffic through another location. Open a browser and try typing in a previously-blocked site. You should now be able to bypass the parental controls!

SUMMARY:
Open a search engine of your choosing. Search free VPN software. Download VPN software. Activate your VPN. Confirm that you have unrestricted browsing.