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I played around with Obsidian’s Canvas feature (only in the Insider Build). I also played with Apple’s new Freeform app and think Obsidian canvas is better. Quite impressive for such a small dev team.
Here is a pass at my “PKM” system. This doesn’t do the app justice, though.
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Interstitial Journaling
A productivity technique created by Tony Stubblebine, Interstitial Journaling combines note-taking with time tracking. To implement Interstitial Journaling, you write down the current time and what you’re doing or thinking at that time. Try to write in this log after completing tasks, meetings, etc. This technique has become very popular with modern apps like Roam Research, LogSeq, and Tana, where you have a Daily Page where you dump everything into. The advantage of doing this in a digital tool is that you can easily link to other notes in your system (if your app supports it). Continue reading →
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A Substack and Ghost misunderstanding
Through my Hacker News feed, I found a post to some interesting statements on Twitter saying that “Substack is now officially powered by Ghost!” The original message was posted by John O’Nolan, Founder/CEO of Ghost. It was quickly corrected by Substack Co-founder/CEO Chris Best. Substack is not “powered” by Ghost. Instead, a specific site using Substack was built using Substacks theming API, which is compatible with themes built for Ghost. This means the developer who implemented the Substack theme basically ported the Ghost theme for Substack. Continue reading →
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Ghost in the Box
This interesting essay explores the “Ghost in the Box” metaphor and how it applies to a Zettelkasten. The main idea (as I understand it) is that when you build a complex system of notes, they appear unfinished and confusing when others view them, but to you, they’re useful and full of insight. It is the time and effort that makes the system useful and increases your understanding. When you move your Zettelkasten from one tool to another or analog to digital, you’re potentially replacing the core piece of what made it special. Continue reading →
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I wonder if today’s search engines will be replaced by AI or at least incorporate AI into the results.
Rather than searching for a website with an answer to something, the AI will tell you the answer and allow you to fine-tune the outcome based on your needs.
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I just purchased my copy of Mars Edit 5. A great app from @danielpunkass that works great with Micro.blog.
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The Microsoft Graph Developer Proxy allows testing of how our apps handle errors and even throttling limits when accessing the Microsoft Graph API. Verify your code yourself before your customers do it for you!
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I’m trying out MarsEdit 5 from @danielpunkass. The integration with Micro.blog looks to be outstanding. I wish there were a mobile version!
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Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary Project Hail Mary is by the same author as The Martian. While The Martian’s story is grounded in current science, Project Hail Mary adds more sci-fi without violating scientific principles. The other difference between The Martian and Project Hail Mary is the scope. In The Martian, Mark Watney is stranded on Mars and needs to get home. In Project Hail Mary, a phenomenon is destroying the Sun, and Ryland Grace must travel to a distant star to save Earth. Continue reading →
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The new Canvas feature in the Obsidian v1.1.0 (Insider Build) looks crazy brilliant. I can see how this would help brainstorm directly in Obsidian. I will be trying it out soon. Here is a short video from Danny Hatcher that shows precisely what the Canvas view can do.
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“How we spend our hours is how we spend our days. And, as the writer Annie Dillard so eloquently pointed out, “How we spend our days is . . . how we spend our lives.”” (Brad Stulberg, The Practice of Groundedness) 💬
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I watched the first episode of Willow last night. It brings back memories! I loved the movie when I was a kid.
While I’m not yet blown away by the effects and story, it’s still fun, and I‘ll undoubtedly continue watching. 📺
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I’ve been cleaning up the apps on my phone. My main screen has a few widgets (photos, calendar, activity, airshow, Kindle) and this second screen has the main apps I use. Next, I’ll work on the iPad. :)
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Using a working memory file to stay productive during the day
I created a Working Memory file that I’ll use throughout the day. I learned this from Cal Newport, although I’m sure he didn’t invent the idea. The idea is to have a single text file open all day that you use to write all of your notes, today’s tasks, etc. Similar to a Daily Note available in some applications, like Roam Research, Logseq, or Obsidian, except this file persists from day to day. Continue reading →
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Adding Web Sign-In to your Micro.blog site
IndieAuth allows you to log into supporting websites using your domain as authentication. It offers a decentralized authentication process, enabling you to sign in without creating a new account. If you use your domain for your Micro.blog site, you can set up web sign-in with it. This will allow you to log into websites that support IndieAuth. Configuring your links This consists of adding links to your themes layouts/partials/head.html page, each with a rel=“me” tag. Continue reading →
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I received my invitation to try out Lex today. While I’m opposed to the idea of AI writing for me, I certainly don’t mind some assistance when I get stuck. Kind of like a writing partner. I doubt I will use it, but I’m interested in the tech.
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I made some delicious smoked pulled pork today. -
UpNote - A beautiful, cross-platform app for notes
When it comes to my note-taking app, I have a few criteria. Can I write in it? I’m talking about simple, distraction-free writing. Markdown support is necessary to write and add some basic formatting without leaving the keyboard. Can I get my notes out of it? I don’t want to use any application where I’ll struggle to move my notes elsewhere. Is it available everywhere? As a user of Windows, Mac, and iOS, I need an app that will work everywhere. Continue reading →
