Fast Reader for Linux

Reading one word at a time

Overview

Fast Reader is a Linux app designed to help you read faster by showing text one word at a time.

This method stops your eyes from moving across the page, which can slow down reading.

To use Fast Reader, you copy the text into the main text box, then start reading.

You can control how the words appear with two main modes: using the "→" button to see the next word or setting an automatic timed display where each word stays on screen for a set period.

One key feature is the app’s smart timing for words.

Longer and harder words are shown for more time based on a formula that adjusts the display duration automatically.

This makes reading smoother and more natural.

Experienced users can even choose to show more than one word at once to read faster.

Fast Reader offers many settings to customize your reading experience.

You can change the background color, font size, and font color.

You can also see your reading progress clearly, with the option to highlight words that took longer or faster to read.

The app creates detailed reading stats, showing how long you spent on each word.

If you want, these stats can be color-coded for quick review.

Navigation is done using buttons or keyboard shortcuts, though it may take some practice.

The app only works on Linux and requires you to manually paste text, which could be less convenient for some users.

Overall, Fast Reader is a helpful tool for Linux users who want to improve their reading speed and focus safely and effectively.

Pros

  • Displays text one word at a time with customizable speed, improving reading focus and speed.
  • Offers extensive customization options including background color, font size, and color to tailor the reading experience.
  • Provides detailed reading statistics with optional colorization to track and analyze reading speed per word.

Cons

  • Requires manual text input by copying text into the app, which may be inconvenient for some users.
  • Limited platform availability as it is only available on Linux.
  • Navigation relies on buttons or keyboard shortcuts, which may have a learning curve for new users.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-2.0-only
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/Quantum-mutnauQ/Fast_Reader_GTK/issues

Keywords

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