Question 1

How does speed reading work?

Accepted Answer

Speed reading displays words one at a time (or multiple words) at a rapid pace, typically 250-1000 words per minute. This technique, called RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation), helps reduce subvocalization and eye movement, allowing you to read faster while maintaining comprehension.

Question 2

Do I need an account to use Daily Speed Reader?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need an account. Daily Speed Reader works entirely in your browser using localStorage. All your books, progress, and settings are saved locally on your device. No registration, no login, no data collection.

Question 3

Can I read multiple books at once?

Accepted Answer

You can read multiple books, but only one book is stored at a time. When you upload a book, it becomes your active book. Your progress is automatically saved for all books you've read. To switch to a different book, go to History and upload the file again - your progress will be restored automatically. This keeps storage efficient while preserving all your reading progress.

Question 4

How does book storage work?

Accepted Answer

Daily Speed Reader stores only one book's content at a time (your active book) to keep storage efficient. However, your reading progress is saved for ALL books you've read. When you upload a book, it becomes your active book. If you switch to a different book, you'll need to upload that file again, but your progress will be automatically restored from where you left off.

Question 5

What happens when I switch books?

Accepted Answer

When you switch to a different book, the new book replaces the previous one as your active book. The previous book's content is removed from storage, but your progress is preserved. You can see all your books in the History view. To continue reading a previous book, simply upload the file again from History - your progress will be restored automatically.

Question 6

Do I need to keep my book files?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you should keep your .txt book files on your computer. Since only one book is stored at a time, you'll need to upload a file again to switch to a different book. However, your progress is always preserved - even if you upload the same book months later, you'll continue from where you left off.

Question 7

How do I track my reading progress?

Accepted Answer

Your progress is automatically saved as you read. The app tracks your current position in each book, reading time, words read, and completion percentage. You can also view detailed statistics including your reading streak and total books completed.

Question 8

What file format do books need to be in?

Accepted Answer

Daily Speed Reader accepts .txt (plain text) files. You can upload any text file from your computer, or search for and download classic books from Project Gutenberg, which provides books in text format.

Question 9

Can I set daily reading goals?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can set daily goals based on either word count or reading time (in minutes). When you achieve your goal, you'll see a celebratory animation. Your progress is tracked and you can view your completion percentage throughout the day.

Question 10

Is my data private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. All data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. Nothing is sent to any server, and we don't collect any personal information. Your reading data stays on your device and is never shared with anyone.

Question 11

What is the best reading speed for beginners?

Accepted Answer

For beginners, we recommend starting at 200-300 words per minute, which is slightly faster than average reading speed. As you get comfortable, gradually increase the speed. Most users find 400-600 WPM to be a good balance between speed and comprehension.

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