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Self-tutoring about using institutional computers: the tutor mentions a habit he’s developed. I’ve been using an institutional computer the past few weeks. When I got it, no personal files seemed on it. Either they are purged when a user returns …
Self-tutoring about probability games: the tutor mentions vacant lockers. Especially since COVID, some institutions have banks of lockers assigned to no-one. At the same time, one can’t put a lock on one, either; the lockers are vacant, by decree. In …
Self-tutoring about festivals and holidays: the tutor mentions a Halloween party. To my knowledge, the last Halloween party I attended was in 2019. I guess COVID happened next, and last year I was in university, too busy to go to …
Self-tutoring about the pedestrian life: the tutor mentions walking speed. When I’m out for a walk, not in a hurry, I am a slow walker. I say this because people often pass me, or outwalk me, in such a scenario. …
Self-tutoring about cooking: the tutor mentions the habit of using a microwave cover. I started using a microwave cover over potentially messy reheats like spaghetti. Afterwards, if any splatter had happened, I’d just wipe off the inside of the cover. …
Self-tutoring about computer use: the tutor mentions pop-ups. Increasingly, when using a web browser or even an office suite, etc, I find I’m peppered with pop-ups. I don’t like to complain, but they can be a bit problematic, especially when …
Self-tutoring about the electronic lifestyle: the tutor mentions the focus on AI these days. Late last winter, I heard about ChatGPT. Soon, acquaintances of mine were using it. They got advice from ChatGPT about what to make for dinner, how …
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Self-tutoring about about things that happen, yet may get overlooked: the tutor mentions a test drive. There are things that happen, and make sense, yet might be surprising to witness. Once in a while, one does witness one of these …
Self-tutoring about lifestyle and grocery shopping: the tutor reflects…. When I lived at university res, occasionally I’d go grocery shopping. It led me into a world of decisions, what-ifs, and contemplation. I was always hungry when I lived at res. …
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Self-tutoring about electronic practicalities: the tutor mentions email ones. For so many things, nowadays, you need an email account. At the same time, you have numerous ones – from work perhaps, or from college – that you use daily. Then, …