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I'm not sure if I'm correct or not, but my assumption is that jotting down and handwriting forces you to remember things by virtue of it being novel all the time. I mean handwritten words don't look alike and words typed on the screen bore your brain out faster.

Just a tip: get yourself a fountain pen (doesn't have to be fancy but don't buy the cheapest crap on ebay either - they dry up instantly). Handwriting becomes fun and from my own experience I remember even more. If you use colors you might remember even more, especially if you have synesthesia.