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My issues with tabs, even with extensions that organise them: * sheer mental challenge of quickly relocating related tabs and the context for why they were k

by iam-TJ 6y ago

My issues with tabs, even with extensions that organise them: * sheer mental challenge of quickly relocating related tabs and the context for why they were kept and relationships between them * inability to easily add WIP notes and commentary * difficulty of sharing tabs and context with others * possibility of losing them if power lost unexpectedly (during extended suspend for example) or accidentally close a single window instead of doing File > Quit * moving between different devices and different browsers * efficiency; affect on the browser and system of keeping tabs open for long periods of time (without quitting browser) I don't use workspaces for the same reason I don't like tabbing between applications on the same monitor. I use multiple monitors so I only need to move my eyes to switch focus.

wutbrodo 6y ago
This all makes sense, thank you. The friction-free aspect of browser windows is still pretty critical to my workflow, but I'll look into whether it makes sense to grow the habit of "migrating" a task to Zotero when it gets heavy-duty enough.
- iam-TJ 6y ago
  I first discovered Zotero via the Mozilla add-ons search whilst looking for an extension to help me. Using the Firefox/Chromium connector puts it a context-click away: Zotero Connector > Save To Zotero > "Web Page with Snapshot" / "Web Page without Snapshot" So I can both maintain the tab workflow whilst 'tracking' progress with Zotero application itself.
catchmeifyoucan 6y ago
This describes Amna quite well. I think you'd love it! It's still early, but a lot fo the things you mention, we're working on. https://getamna.com https://getamna.com It's designed like a todo list which is a layer out to keep that context
- iam-TJ 6y ago
  The promo looks slick but there are two blockers for me: 1. Not FOSS (Hard requirement *) 2. Basic/Free version doesn't claim Firefox connector * I insist all my businesses use only FOSS for core functionality and we have on-premise capability (no 'cloud'). As well as putting us in control of our own destiny (we have the talent) we can add specific functionality at-will and do contribute that back to projects as well as buying support contracts or making regular donations.
  - catchmeifyoucan 6y ago
    Thanks for calling it out! Open Source is a consideration, but we're not there just yet with it. You still have 'On' Premise with Amna. All data is stored on your machine.

by iam-TJ 6y ago

wutbrodo 6y ago

This all makes sense, thank you. The friction-free aspect of browser windows is still pretty critical to my workflow, but I'll look into whether it makes sense to grow the habit of "migrating" a task to Zotero when it gets heavy-duty enough.

iam-TJ 6y ago
I first discovered Zotero via the Mozilla add-ons search whilst looking for an extension to help me. Using the Firefox/Chromium connector puts it a context-click away: Zotero Connector > Save To Zotero > "Web Page with Snapshot" / "Web Page without Snapshot" So I can both maintain the tab workflow whilst 'tracking' progress with Zotero application itself.

catchmeifyoucan 6y ago

This describes Amna quite well. I think you'd love it! It's still early, but a lot fo the things you mention, we're working on. https://getamna.com https://getamna.com It's designed like a todo list which is a layer out to keep that context

iam-TJ 6y ago
The promo looks slick but there are two blockers for me: 1. Not FOSS (Hard requirement *) 2. Basic/Free version doesn't claim Firefox connector * I insist all my businesses use only FOSS for core functionality and we have on-premise capability (no 'cloud'). As well as putting us in control of our own destiny (we have the talent) we can add specific functionality at-will and do contribute that back to projects as well as buying support contracts or making regular donations.
- catchmeifyoucan 6y ago
  Thanks for calling it out! Open Source is a consideration, but we're not there just yet with it. You still have 'On' Premise with Amna. All data is stored on your machine.