The majority of the students here in the Philippines are kind of excited right now because in just 2 weeks they will finally have their school break. I am also excited even though my university ended school 1 week ago, because I can finally see again the articles of other writers here who are on hiatus because of their academic responsibility. Hi, @Maestro02 👋🏼😂.
Since I am expecting the large volume of articles published day by day in the coming days, I am a little bit worried because I may have a hard time checking all of your works, especially that I am helping my mother with her online selling. Last time in my article titled Haphazard chatter, I mentioned that we took 3-4 hours just to deliver the orders of our customers. That's a lot of time plus the time I will allot on doing some household chores and writing my article– leaving me lesser time to read on read.cash.
To be honest, skipping the articles of other writers on this platform left me feeling guilty. In my perspective, it looks like I am disregarding the time and effort they invested in writing that stuff. So, I try my best to show some support and love even in my own simple and little way.
I also agree with @immaryandmerry about her article titled "Paying back for the value they have given us". which tackled the things we can do to support our co-writers. Sometimes because of them, we can think of a new topic to write and often they support us.
Anyway, the main reason why I wrote this is to tell you that I found an alternative way of reading or 'listening' rather, to an article. As I mentioned above, I am having a hard time reading all of your works one by one. Even I want to finish it all, eye strain is waving due to long screen exposure 😆.
Are you familiar with the text to speech? Well if you're familiar with it, congrats because you already have an idea where this topic will progress.
TTS (text-to-speech) is an assistive device that reads digital text out loud. It's also known as "read aloud" technology. TTS may translate words on a computer or other digital device into audio with a click of a button or a touch of a finger.
That's it! I am using text-to-speech as an alternative way of enjoying your articles.
I discovered this a few days ago when I faced a dilemma between doing chores and reading. I have this what-if question in my mind; what if I can do chores while reading at the same time? At that moment, a light bulb moment appeared on the top of my head. This where I remembered that my computer has a similar function. However, it will be inconvenient if I will use a bulky device to listen while cleaning the house 😂. I checked my phone if it's capable of doing the same thing. Fortunately, I found an app where you can just copy the text you want to read and paste it on the app's overlaying button; it will start to read the text for you.
If you are interested and want to try this thing, let me help.
1. Download T2S: Text to Voice - Read Aloud on play store.
Here's the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hesoft.T2S
2. Open the app and then go to the settings icon located at the lower left.
3. You can see different options here. But for now, let's click the copy-to-speak.
4. After that, allow it or turn it on. A cute prompt will appear on your notification bar.
5. Copy the text you want to listen to and then tap the prompt on your notification bar. Then, boom 🤯 you will hear someone talking from your device.
Optional:
You can turn on the floating control window on the app settings if you still want to read without holding your phone. This function is like a small subtitle on your screen and it will automatically disappear when the text your listening to is already finished.
If you are not comfortable with the talking voice, adjust the settings based on your preference. I set the speaking voice to United States-9 with a speech rate of 0.9 and screen pitch 1.1.
Final thoughts:
I am currently enjoying this feature 💯. It feels like I am listening to a podcast on Spotify or any streaming platform while doing something; multitasking at its finest 😆.
Well, you might or might not enjoy this feature. I guess it all depends on your learning style? I am a visual and aural (auditory) learner so I can appreciate both ways.
Though text to speech is more inclined to help people with vision problems, why don't use it on another level?
You can read my recent articles...
Found this on @lagrapefruit 's article haha. I prefer reading than listening.