I read somewhere long time ago that even if you write with a "fake pen" that doesn't put any marks, it's the exercise of writing it that helps solidify it in your mind.

Not sure how different the effects are when you write on a laptop vs paper.

nullama

Writing absolutely helps with recalling what's been read, I can recommend.

Fabs

BooksAndArticles

Do you guys actually comprehend the books you've read?

i have a tendency to read and then forget in a few days. subsequent read-throughs are needed for me to comprehend the whole thing. my brain is always wanting to distract me, which also makes me read slower. 

writing summaries is a good idea. i definitely remember better after writing things down. i think for me personally, i need to be better at concentrating on the reading instead of having my attention pulled away. 