Focustivity

Tagged “Apps”

  1. Back to Vivaldi

    Last week, I switched from Microsoft Edge to Vivaldi. I've used Vivaldi before and think it's a great browser. I can't remember why I started using Microsoft Edge again. Probably because I use it for work and think it's a “fine” browser.

    Vivaldi had a big update this week that included a UI refresh, instant sync, and a new dashboard feature.

    I like the UI updates. If you don't, they give the option to switch back. I don't think I'll use the dashboard feature yet. I think we need more flexibility with the widget sizes, and I'd love to be able to add a clipped portion of a web page to my dashboard rather than the entire page.

    I also migrated my bookmarks from Raindrop into Vivaldi. If this sticks, I may drop my Raindrop subscription when it's due again. One less subscription, although I love Raindrop and highly recommend it. Bookmarks work well in Vivaldi and in especially like the nicknames feature, which makes it extremely fast to load any site.

    I also use the sidebar and split screen in Vivaldi a good deal. I'm not using email, RSS, and Calendar. I've been tempted to give it a try, but RSS is not available on the mobile app, which is where I do most of my reading.

  2. I renewed my Micro.blog subscription

    I renewed my Micro.blog subscription today. Although I'm only using a portion of the services Micro.blog provides, I love the Micro.blog community and the work Manton and his team do with the platform.

    If you're not familiar with Micro.blog, it's essentially a blogging platform. Your blog can feature short “Micro” posts, as the name implies, but it's also great for long-form content. In addition to a blog (up to 5 if you go premium), you get bookmarks, private notes, a book management system, and you can even configure newsletters. It's a great deal!

    One of Micro.blog's core features is its tight integration with the Fediverse, which consists of services that communicate with each other using common protocols. This means you can easily repost your content to various services, like Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads.

  3. Obsidian Web Clipper

    I discovered the Obsidian Web Clipper today. It looks great. You can create templates for different types of content. It pulls properties directly from the page you clip. You can even clip highlights. Nicely done.

  4. From Forgotten Highlights to Actionable Insights: My Readwise Journey
    A brief history of how I used Readwise, left, and came back. Also, how I little about how I use Readwise.
  5. Add Plausible Analytics to your Obsidian Publish site
    How to add Plausible Analytics to your Obsidian Publish site.

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