# Tidibook > Practical notes on everything ## Posts - [The Pomodoro technique: how to use it to focus](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/08/pomodoro-technique/): Work for 25 minutes, rest for 5. How the Pomodoro technique works, how to adapt it, and when it is the wrong tool. - [Why do we have seasons? (It's not distance from the Sun)](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/08/why-do-we-have-seasons/): Earth's tilt, not its distance from the Sun, causes the seasons. Here is how it works and why the hemispheres have opposite seasons. - [How to start a vegetable garden as a beginner](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/08/how-to-start-a-vegetable-garden/): Pick a sunny spot, start small, improve the soil and grow easy crops first. A practical first-year plan for new gardeners. - [How to cook pasta perfectly every time](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/08/how-to-cook-pasta-perfectly/): How much water and salt to use, how to tell when pasta is al dente, and why you should always save a cup of pasta water. - [How to find cheap flights: 10 tips that still work](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/08/how-to-find-cheap-flights/): Flexible dates, fare alerts, nearby airports and other practical ways to pay less for flights, without the myths. - [Debt snowball vs. avalanche: which pays off debt faster?](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/08/debt-snowball-vs-avalanche/): Two popular ways to pay off debt, compared with a worked example, so you can choose the method you will actually stick with. - [How to start running: a beginner's 8-week plan](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/08/how-to-start-running-beginners/): A walk-run plan that takes you from zero to 30 minutes of continuous running in eight weeks, plus tips on shoes, pace and avoiding injury. - [How to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/08/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication/): Two-factor authentication stops most account takeovers. Here is which method to choose and how to turn it on in ten minutes. - [The two-minute rule for a lighter to-do list](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/07/two-minute-rule/): If it takes less than two minutes, do it now. Here is how to use it without losing your day. - [How big should your emergency fund be?](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/06/emergency-fund-guide/): Three to six months of essentials is the common rule. Here is how to pick your number. - [Perfect stovetop rice, every time](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/05/perfect-rice-every-time/): The ratios, the rest and the two mistakes that cause sticky or crunchy rice. - [How a password manager keeps you safe](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/04/password-managers-explained/): One strong password to remember, a unique one for every site, and why that trade is worth making. - [Why is the sky blue?](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/03/why-is-the-sky-blue/): Sunlight, tiny molecules and the reason sunsets turn orange. - [Do you really need 10,000 steps a day?](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/02/how-many-steps-a-day/): Where the famous number came from, and what larger studies suggest instead. - [Packing carry-on only for two weeks](https://tidibook.com/2026/11/01/carry-on-only-packing/): A repeatable list, the roll-versus-fold question, and what to leave home. - [Six houseplants that tolerate low light](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/30/low-light-houseplants/): For north-facing rooms and dim corners, these are the forgiving choices. - [The 50/30/20 budget, tested on a real paycheck](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/27/50-30-20-budget/): A simple split for needs, wants and savings, with the maths worked out. - [How to write emails people actually answer](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/25/write-emails-people-answer/): Lead with the request, make it easy to say yes, and keep it short enough to read on a phone. - [Seven ways to make an old laptop feel new](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/22/speed-up-old-laptop/): Before buying a replacement, try these fixes. Most cost nothing and take under an hour. - [A week of lunches in 90 minutes](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/20/meal-prep-in-90-minutes/): One grain, two proteins, three vegetables and a sauce. Mix and match all week. - [Building a sleep routine that sticks](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/18/sleep-routine-basics/): A consistent wake time does more than any gadget. Here is a simple plan. - [A practical plan to beat jet lag](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/14/beat-jet-lag/): Light, timing and meals do most of the work. Here is what to do before, during and after. - [How tides work](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/12/how-tides-work/): Why most coasts get two high tides a day, and what spring tides have to do with the Moon. - [Composting for beginners](https://tidibook.com/2026/10/09/start-composting/): Greens, browns, air and water. 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