How to Use Lifeline

For a given lecture, prioritize studying the Lifeline deck as it is generally the most up to date

If the Lifeline deck does not exist, then the updated Dan Cho deck is recommended (this includes edits and new cards)

As a bonus, alternative Anki decks from other contributors may be available, and while these have not been verified, they may serve as an alternative or supplement to the primary Lifeline decks

Study the Anki cards blind (no need to review slides)

Spend no longer than one minute on each card (even if it is hard)

Start with word association; next time try to understand the "why"

Use ChatGPT desktop app keyboard shortcut for quick explanations

Spot check the slides to see if the lecture material is the same

Try to complete each deck around 2–3 times (spaced repetition)

Binge watch the lecture podcasts to fill gaps in knowledge

Last minute review of Anki cards for weakest topics

Go to https://ankiweb.net/about and sign up for an account

Go to https://apps.ankiweb.net and click "Download Anki"

Select your device and operating system

Locate the downloader (name may vary) and double-click

Follow the directions to complete the download

Open Anki and click "Sync"

Enter your AnkiWeb account details

Hover next to any deck and click the gear symbol

Click "Options" and change the settings to match the screenshots

Click "Save" when complete

(Delete any decks downloaded from Dan Cho's old AnkiWeb page)

Navigate to "Anki Decks" and select your semester

Click on the white download buttons (Lifeline and Dan Cho)

You may need to click "Download anyway" or "Allow"

Locate your download ".apkg" file and double-click

Import with the settings "off, off, off, if newer, never"

If certain decks decks don't work, delete them and re-import with different settings

Never move or rename Dan Cho or Lifeline Anki decks, or you may have trouble importing decks in the future