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> On my Mac, iPhone, and iPad the way everything works together is just way too valuable. I use KDE connect to get this functionality on Firefox/Chromium: http

> On my Mac, iPhone, and iPad the way everything works together is just way too valuable. I use KDE connect to get this functionality on Firefox/Chromium: https://kdeconnect.kde.org/ https://kdeconnect.kde.org/ I'm sure you've probably had your ear talked-off hearing about this from an ex-Continuity user, so I really have little else to add. My laptop, desktop, phone and tablet all talk on the same network, and can send files and URLs over WiFi direct with a right-click context menu. After I started using Syncthing I never looked back at OneDrive or iCloud with a sense of regret. Synced media control via MPRIS, remote battery reporting and notification sync are the cherries on top. I call it, "The Freecosystem". You're all invited.

nerdjon 2y ago
I do realize that there are alternatives, but I just don't feel the need too. I am already fully within the Apple Ecosystem for other reasons. Continuity is icing on top. I prefer Mac to Windows and I have zero desire to use Android. But I also don't want to have to tinker with my personal tech when I don't need too. I just want everything to work, I already need to debug things for work or personal projects. I have found that, I don't know if its due to my ADHD or what, but when I am working on something and something that should just work doesnt, than I never get the first thing done. And I heavily rely on Continuity for my workflows outside of work. Its great that this exist, but I do think we have to acknowledge that there is a place for not needing to tinker with your tech and things just work. (Yes I acknowledge that even Apple's systems are not perfect, but still).
- bryanlarsen 2y ago
  I would consider KDE Connect to be in the list of things that just works.
  - talldayo 2y ago
    Syncthing even more so. I set up my folders maybe 4 years ago and haven't opened the sync menu since. If you told me that the core technology behind it was fairy dust I'd probably believe you.
    - runjake 2y ago
      Counter experience: I use Syncthing and sync breaks, conflicts or pauses at least a couple times a year. It's bad enough that I'm actually considering re-subscribing to Dropbox and using the Maestral app.

nerdjon 2y ago

I do realize that there are alternatives, but I just don't feel the need too. I am already fully within the Apple Ecosystem for other reasons. Continuity is icing on top. I prefer Mac to Windows and I have zero desire to use Android. But I also don't want to have to tinker with my personal tech when I don't need too. I just want everything to work, I already need to debug things for work or personal projects. I have found that, I don't know if its due to my ADHD or what, but when I am working on something and something that should just work doesnt, than I never get the first thing done. And I heavily rely on Continuity for my workflows outside of work. Its great that this exist, but I do think we have to acknowledge that there is a place for not needing to tinker with your tech and things just work. (Yes I acknowledge that even Apple's systems are not perfect, but still).

bryanlarsen 2y ago
I would consider KDE Connect to be in the list of things that just works.
- talldayo 2y ago
  Syncthing even more so. I set up my folders maybe 4 years ago and haven't opened the sync menu since. If you told me that the core technology behind it was fairy dust I'd probably believe you.
  - runjake 2y ago
    Counter experience: I use Syncthing and sync breaks, conflicts or pauses at least a couple times a year. It's bad enough that I'm actually considering re-subscribing to Dropbox and using the Maestral app.