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I tried @morgencalendar's new assist option. It is infinitely configurable (w/ some defaults), which is great! W/ new pricing +education discount, it's more expensive than @reclaimai, the question for me is, how much customization do I really want (I only need todoist+tasks)

Like, yes I can use morgen to do something like -- oh, propagate stuff based on regex (because I often add stuff like Migraine attack from 4pm-4am) and delete it from original calendar using JS, but maybe I can just do it using google apps script instead, ya know

I'm looking for readings on how to improve informal research-focused technical writing that doesn't read like reports. While there's some overlap with general copywriting—in terms of pacing and attention-grabbing—the usual content suggestions don't apply to me.

My aim is to write for insights and clarity. I want to keep the reader engaged without selling them anything or trying to convince them of something. Essentially, I want the reading experience to be joyful for those who choose to engage with it.

Realizing I use Procreate because it has double/triple tap for redo/undo & rotation of canvas; use Notion because it is a webapp, multi platform, block based with interesting blocks.

I've lost all rights to suggesting that people shouldn't have UX as a main deal breaker 🤦🏾‍♀️

I like it a lot but it needs a ton of stuff to be my day-to-day app.

I got access to Superlist about a month ago. I generally don't write about apps unless I've spent some quality time with them. The core concept of Superlist is like if Notion or Apple Notes had calendar views, scheduling, and checkbox assignments. It reminds me a lot of ColumnsApp.

What I appreciate about it is the focus on collaboration; I can't really work with a personal to-do app. Plus, it's multi-platform, which is a must for me. On the integrations side, it's decent; my go-to app, Todoist, doesn't offer much beyond Google Calendar integration.Tasks, Notes (including files and attachments), and Comments are all centralized, which is honestly fantastic. This is the core reason I wanted to check out Superlist, and it delivers.

The UI for managing tasks, comments, scheduling, tags, and lists is really well done. Everything shows up in an Inbox that can be filtered, scheduled, and tagged, making task management a breeze.

So why am I not committed yet? The app lacks export options, activity logs, watch apps, task statuses beyond a basic checkbox, quick capture options (Todoist really spoiled me there), limited keyboard shortcuts, and doesn't display subtask progress. It also has some syncing issues similar to Todoist.

Despite these drawbacks, I think it's a pretty solid app. It treats tasks as first-class citizens, unlike many note-taking apps, while still maintaining a lot of to-do app features.

Once it's out of beta, I think it's going to attract a lot of attention. I'm eager to see how it evolves.

I have several reasons for liking Google Workspace: it functions offline, almost everyone has a Google account, and its integration with Bard ( Jul 13, 2024, 06:14 PM: Gemini) is seamless-ish. Features such as toggles, previews, markdown-based writing, and rich text are also invaluable.

The tasks functionality, although not free, is impressive as they can be linked with Google tasks, mentioned in chats, and synced from documents. I find Sheets+API information straightforward, and the ease of handling data through inline dropdowns & places is superior to Notion. Its offline capability, compatibility with Google Calendar, Meet, Keep, Google Apps Script, Gmail integrations, outline on the side pane, and summary are features Show information for the linked content I truly adore.

However, there are some areas where Google Workspace falls short for me. I prefer the toggles in Notion, as Google Docs' toggles are restricted to headings. The use of embeds, callouts, and block-based editors is something I am accustomed to and enjoy in Notion. I miss features like synced blocks and block mentions, and I'm not a fan of viewing Google Drive as a cluttered space with numerous files. Notion's user experience, especially when opening a page with the same sidebar, feels more cohesive (Update: Google Docs is getting something similarShow information for the linked content). Another concern is the storage aspect; uploading to Google consumes my storage while Notion offers it for free. I'm more familiar with the Notion API, making it easier for me than Google Docs API. Public content presentation in Notion also feels superior to GDocs.

Perhaps in the future, if I become more comfortable with the editor and the absence of certain block features, I might reconsider Google Workspace. It encompasses many features I desire from Notion, particularly task collection and an advanced AI search via Bard (now Gemini) for GDrive. This post did enlighten me: if I could ever tolerate the sight of 10k randomly scattered files, Google Workspace would be my go-to. Surprisingly, I even prefer it over Obsidian, which further narrows down my options.

I think it is the concept of defaults. If you have time to add cute animations, you have time to make it accessible.

As someone who never thought about accessibility when I was in India, it took me time to come around to the idea that accessibility needs to be the default.

For example, yes, looking for color blind palettes and textures adds time to your graphing process, but that time should have been factored in. Considering non-color blind friendly graphs as a completed task was the problem for me. 😅

And now we have the vision API! If you can use AI to write your content, you can use AI to add alt for the images in the content.

If you use Chrome and envy the vertical tabs that Arc has, I just modified a few lines in Polychrome to support side panel:

GitHub - nerdymomocat/polychrome-sidepanel-crx

Contribute to nerdymomocat/polychrome-sidepanel-crx development by creating an account on GitHub.

https://github.com/nerdymomocat/polychrome-sidepanel-crx/tree/main

Supports tab groups, multiple windows, search, drag and drop, pinned tabs, and duplicate tabs removal!

It has been so darn irritating realizing that I click on, consume, understand, think about, create, and recall information in different ways.

This is possibly the most irritating realization I have had about myself. It contextualizes so much, but I wish I was not this way.

AI Email Labeller is a nifty Google Apps Script that allows you to automatically label your emails based on your prompts. It’s hosted on Google Apps Script, enabling users to leverage the Gmail API directly, even those in a managed workspace like .edu domains. The only cost involved is the OpenAI API.

Check it out here:

GitHub - nerdymomocat/gas-openai-gmail-labeller

Contribute to nerdymomocat/gas-openai-gmail-labeller development by creating an account on GitHub.

https://github.com/nerdymomocat/gas-openai-gmail-labeller

and watch a preview here:

The one major thing GPT has enabled me to do is be able to create UIs for scripts that I would have just relied on code/spreadsheet for. Makes it much more likely that I will actually end up using something too!

Sketchnotes catch my eye but don't hold my attention

I've always been a fan of the concept of sketchnoting, but I have realized I don't consume information that way. And it really makes it much more unlikely for me to sketchnote, which honestly is sad. What I actually like consuming information from are infographics or supporting images, not icons.But, sketchnotes serve a different purpose for me. I don't know what part of sketchnotes makes me want to click on the link so much, but I do not actually want to learn or read the illustration? (Or maybe it is just that I have run out of ADHD meds at the moment, and have 0 visual focus, but that's unlikely).They are so irresistible for my mind. It's very much as if my mind goes Oooh, a pretty well thought-out illustration, that must have required so much effort. Let's click the link and read the article. They are the definition of possibly me judging a book by its cover.