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@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ Then run `npm run build` to build the app, and `npm start` to run it.
 
 The `npm run watch` script watches files and rebuilds the app on changes.
 
+You should try to the use the node version `npm run electron-version` reports, since that is the node version the app runs on.
+
 ### Git
 
 This project uses Git as its version control software. If you don't know how to use it, [read a quick guide](https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+git).