Advanced mode removes coaching and asks you to rely on your own candidate discipline. It is best for players who already understand singles and pairs and want a quiet board for harder logical chains.
How to use silent mode
Write candidates only when they help you compare units.
Pause before every placement and name the reason in your head.
Track contradictions as a sign to review the last assumption.
Recommended solving rhythm
Make one complete scan for singles before adding many notes.
Group eliminations by box and line to avoid scattered attention.
If the grid stalls, step back and review candidate pairs or triples.