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by ricg 6y ago
A data point: 11 years of note taking → 1,860 notes. I've been keeping notes for work in a structured way for quite some time. I log everything that I might want to recall later (project/app ideas, active projects, meeting minutes
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by ricg 6y ago
Boards dev here, thanks for mentioning the app! I'd be happy to answer any questions. Not immediately obvious, but nice to know: the *.boards file format is simply a .zip file. It contains all resources/images and an HTML file wit
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by ricg 6y ago
I'm working on something like this (macOS/iOS), although it is not quite ready yet. Notes can have tags and attributes so you could have attributes per note like: topic=rocketscience , semester=fall2020 . Later you could say: &q
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by ricg 6y ago
I'm working on a Zettelkasten app myself at the moment. Backlinks and tags are working. Rather than using solely a time based ID like "202006110955", I'm adding the date to the file name. Links then show the file name in
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by ricg 6y ago
After you memorized a card for the first time, it is presented again on the very next day. If you can still recall it right away it moves to the next stage, which is then shown again in 2 days. Intervals double from then on. If you have dif
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by ricg 6y ago
Shameless plug: I make an SRS app called Flashcard Hero[1] (iOS/macOS/Windows). I strive to keep the app as easy to use as possible. [1]: http://flashcardhero.com
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Life Notes for Mac (beta demo video)(youtube.com)
2 points by ricg 6y ago|0 comments
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by ricg 6y ago
I had the same problem with my 2012 MBP constantly overheating until I recently opened it up and removed a pad of dust that had accumulated between each fan. There was no way for the hot air to escape anymore. Problem solved, I've not
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by ricg 6y ago
From the current feature set, both are similar. Future features aside, the main difference is the file format: Why I went for HTML is the ability to embed images (via data URI). This allows for a note to be a single, standalone file that ca
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by ricg 6y ago
Hey HN, creator here! My goal is to build an app to capture personal knowledge over a lifetime. Hence data longevity is key. I’m looking forward to your thoughts, especially for my choice of using HTML instead of Markdown as file format. I
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Show HN: I'm building a personal notes app focused on Data Longevity (beta)(kitestack.com)
2 points by ricg 6y ago|3 comments
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by ricg 6y ago
Re: semi-organized DropBox folder: this came up here recently and might be of help to organize your files: https://johnnydecimal.com The app I'm working is more focused on capturing knowledge as structured notes. It sounds
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by ricg 6y ago
I started working on the app way before Zettelkasten became a thing. My goal is to not force a specific workflow. If you would like to use it as Zettelkasten, it'll work. If you prefer a different system, you can have the app adapt to
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by ricg 6y ago
I'm tackling this problem, too! My focus is on data-longevity so everything is based on simple files and folders. The idea is that the app "understands" the structure of the content. A bit like a combination of a notebook, Xc
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by ricg 7y ago
Thank you for putting this together! A suggestion: adding decimal separators to numbers in the "Cases through time" chart for better readability.
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by ricg 7y ago
https://darebee.com is another good site. They have lots of videos explaining various exercises. Just make sure you start with the entry-level exercises to slowly build up your strength. I'd even recommend to not worry so m
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by ricg 7y ago
What is the input to produce one of these images (aside from the pre-trained model)? Is it a random number or another image or something else? Let's say you wanted to re-render the exact same image given the same state of your pre-trai
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by ricg 7y ago
A while back I came to realize that not every app I produce (I'm an Indie Mac/iOS dev) has to be polished and App Store-ready. I can write an app for an audience of one - me. Getting an app ready for an App Store easily adds 50% o
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by ricg 7y ago
What about images? The simplicity and longevity is very appealing, but how do you handle images in your note taking? Any recommendations on tools and workflows in that regard?
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by ricg 7y ago
Thanks for the link! Glad I asked.
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by ricg 7y ago
Listening to people you disagree with. This. A follow-up suggestion: try to truly understand the motivation and concerns behind the other person's arguments. Useful tools are asking "Why?" multiple times to dig deeper. If t
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by ricg 7y ago
Care to elaborate on "learn agency" for a non-native English speaker?
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by ricg 7y ago
Thanks for your kind words! Re: markdown: possibly. I'm currently working on a WYSIWYG editor that saves as HTML for another app. I'm thinking about integrating that into Boards.
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by ricg 7y ago
Thanks for your feedback! I tried to design the .board file format in a future compatible way. It's just HTML embedded in a ZIP file. Make a copy of one of your boards and change the file extension to .zip to take a closer look. The HT
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by ricg 7y ago
I don't plan feature parity with Trello (see my TextEdit vs. Pages comparison in another comment). Please keep in mind it is a version 1, so here is what is already working: - Creating boards, lists, and list items - Adding a link, cov
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by ricg 7y ago
Thanks! Yes, please let me know how it worked out for you after you've used it for a while. I don't want to (and can't) compete with any of the large online-based task board/Trello-like services. Instead I see this as an
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by ricg 7y ago
Should be working, alternative link: http://kitestack.com/boards/
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by ricg 7y ago
Just launched, feedback is welcome!
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Show HN: Boards for Mac(apps.apple.com)
5 points by ricg 7y ago|12 comments
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by ricg 7y ago
Thanks for your feedback! I don't have a newsletter signup just yet, but if you'd like to hear about new versions, send me a quick email through the app (Help → Contact Support) and I'll add you to the list.

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