Software engineer specializing in educational technology platforms. Built FreeBrain’s interactive learning tools using React and modern web technologies (Node.js, PHP/Laravel, WordPress). 7+ years building and managing web platforms since 2017.
Self-taught cognitive science researcher focused on translating academic literature into practical study systems. Not a neuroscientist or psychologist—researches and synthesizes published peer-reviewed findings from experts in memory, attention, and learning science.
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Pomodoro and time blocking solve different focus problems, so there isn’t one universal winner. This outline compares both methods, shows where each fails, and helps readers choose a realistic system they can actually stick with.
Pomodoro vs Time Blocking: Which Method Is Best for Your Focus? Read More »
Most brain supplements are marketed far better than they’re studied. This guide separates ingredients with real human evidence for focus from blends, hype, and expensive guesswork.
Best Brain Supplements for Adults: What Actually Has Evidence for Focus? Read More »
Choosing the right study app is easier when you compare how well each one actually supports retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and daily use. This guide ranks the best options for students, medical learners, ADHD-friendly workflows, and simple web-based studying.
9 Best Active Recall Apps and Website Tools for Students Read More »
The 2-7-30 rule is a simple review schedule: revisit material around 2 days, 7 days, and 30 days after learning it. The real win comes when those reviews use retrieval practice instead of passive rereading, because effortful recall tends to build stronger long-term memory.
What Is the 2 7 30 Rule for Memory and Why Retrieval Practice Beats Rereading Read More »
Want better focus, faster learning, and stronger recall without vague brain hacks? This article breaks down the daily habits and study methods that research suggests matter most.
How to Improve Brain Function and Memory for Better Learning Read More »
Feeling wired, foggy, and forgetful doesn’t automatically mean you have a cortisol disorder. This guide explains what stress may be doing to your brain, which supplements have the best evidence, and what to try first.
Best Supplements for High Cortisol: Evidence and Cautions Read More »
A memory palace works best when you use it as a practical recall system, not a magic trick. This outline shows exactly how to encode facts, test yourself, review on schedule, and adapt the method for exams, work, and weak visualization.
How to Use a Memory Palace for Exams and Work Read More »
Pomodoro can help some people with ADHD, but the standard 25/5 setup often needs changes to fit real attention patterns. This guide breaks down what helps, what backfires, and how to build a version you can actually use.
Does the Pomodoro Technique Help ADHD? What Actually Works Read More »
A second brain should make your work and learning easier, not turn into another hobby. This guide shows you how to set up a simple system, choose the right tool, and turn notes into real output.
How to Build a Second Brain That Actually Sticks Read More »
Cutting screen overload sounds great until you worry about missed deadlines, slower replies, or lower grades. This guide shows you how to reduce low-value digital noise while protecting the tools and habits that actually help you study and work well.
How to Do a Digital Detox for Students Without Losing Productivity Read More »
