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Apr 21, 2024: Rethinking Task Management I’m having to rethink my task management approach due to changes at work as well as in my personal life. Maybe an app apart from Apple Reminders would …
Apr 6, 2024: I’ve changed how I record and publish my blogs. I want to reduce the amount of tools I use and where I save everything. I am now using craft.do! …
Apr 4, 2024: The Bullet Point is a tool that helps us focus, clarify our goals, break down tasks, and serves as a starting point and endpoint for our endeavours. …
Apr 1, 2024: I created two YouTube videos in one week. I’m pretty impressed with myself. To be honest, the process is harder than it looks. How I use the …
Mar 30, 2024: My minimalist approach to taking notes How applying a minimalist philosophy to note-taking stopped the information overwhelm. I don’t take many notes these days. My workload, hobbies, and …
Mar 15, 2024: Bullet Journal to Twos ⚡️✌️ Comparing the six core areas of the Bullet Journal to Twos app. Here is a little rundown between Bullet Journaling and using Twos. There’s more …
Mar 2, 2024: Reconnecting with Minimalism My time with maximalism taught be I don’t need much stuff I have to be honest, I have let a lot slip in the past few months. To me, I had it in the …
Mar 2, 2024: Excessive note-taking? I spent time with all these apps over the last two months. Call it procrastination, curiosity, or whatever you want. All of …
Feb 9, 2024: I spent the morning setting up Obsidian Sync, and Obsidian itself, across all of my devices. Obsidian.md is an impressive tool. Fingers crossed for …
Feb 9, 2024: I haven’t posted much in the past two weeks. I’ve been busy. Some like to use buzz words like ‘Hyper Focused’ but that’s not it. I was simply focused …
Feb 4, 2024: Two books read and four books to go until I reach my book goal for 2024. I’m sure I will pass my target this year. I have managed to read for 34 days …
Jan 27, 2024: Taking a pause from Twitter / X I’m quiet-quitting Twitter / X for the foreseeable future. There are a few posts related to my blogs I want to get out in the wild first. I …
Jan 26, 2024: The next book on my list to read. Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky is great so far. Plenty of relatable content. maketime.blog Luckily, I …
Jan 26, 2024: I created an account with Onmivore app and installed Obsidian yesterday. omnivore.app I am seeing the advantages of pulling my Omnivore articles into …
Jan 25, 2024: I finished reading the first book of the year. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There is …
Jan 21, 2024: Reflections by CodeMacLife — Issue 9 A change to the Weekly Review Well. That didn’t go as planned. I mean the one post each week. I messed up with my busy workload. Or did I? It’s been …
Jan 20, 2024: Another nice feature of Upnote is the colo(u)r syntax for coding, which has made the experience of jotting down my web dev notes a pleasure to use. …
Jan 20, 2024: I thought I would blog differently today. I’m using Upnote on Ultramarine Linux. It is a perfect combination to use when I am in the coffee shop. …
Jan 16, 2024: One Year of Twos! A chance encounter with an app changed how I write things down. I know I have mentioned this many times before, but I will briefly mention it again …
Jan 14, 2024: I set myself a target of reading for 30 minutes per day and a target of six books this year within the Apple Books app. Apple Books is a great place …
Jan 14, 2024: 14.01.2024 SUN — Planning for the week ahead The weekly review works for me. One of the best things I have introduced to my routine schedule in the weekly review. It is a time when I can reflect …
Jan 14, 2024: Did you know you can import an article into Apple Books? I have been using it to read articles later and annotate. I am able to create collections for …
Jan 14, 2024: The benefit of separating my bullet journal into a personal and work notebook means I can focus on one or the other without distraction. Occasionally, …
Jan 13, 2024: 13.01.2025 SAT — Plenty of writing Today, I went along with the usual routine I have every Saturday — running my son to all of these different clubs. I thought it would be a perfect …
Jan 12, 2024: 12.01.2024 FRI — A positive week at work The working week went better than expected There was no doubt that the week was going to be a successful one, but you never know what could happen. I …
Jan 11, 2024: 11.01.2024 — BuJo for work I decided to separate my personal bullet journal for work because I wanted to make sure my personal stuff to stay, well, personal and private. The …
Jan 10, 2024: 10.01.2024 — Hiding behind a logo Social media identity Working in education has a few drawbacks. One of them is the paranoia of being online when parents, carers, or students could …
Jan 9, 2024: 09.01.2024 TUE — The Weekly Review is back! The Weekly Review is back. I fell off the blogging horse at the end of 2023 due to work commitments and other things going on in my life. I had to …
Jan 9, 2024: The Weekly Review — Issue 8 Hello and Happy New Year. This is my eighth weekly review, and it has been long overdue. I apologise for the lengthy absence. The weeks leading up to …
Jan 8, 2024: 08.01.2024 MON — Back to work I go. Back to work As expected, I did not get the sleep I wanted last night. I felt it this morning as I woke up lightheaded. Work, itself, went better than …
Jan 7, 2024: 07.01.2024 SUN — The Day before tomorrow. The holiday is truly over. I spent three hours preparing work-related things for the next seven weeks. There was plenty of to do. It all got done, and …
Jan 7, 2024: Time to donate blood again. This will be my tenth time and it is at the stadium of the football (soccer) club I support…Stockport County! A real …
Jan 6, 2024: 06.01.2024 SAT — Back to normality The holidays are over. It is that time when the holiday period is over. I go back to work on Monday. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my two-week break and the …
Jan 5, 2024: 05.01.2024 FRI — YouTube and Blogging. I made a YouTube video. I woke up early this morning because I could not sleep properly last night. I usually get myself in this state when I know I …
Jan 5, 2024: I randomly made a YouTube video to show off how I use Apple Notes and Reminders to organise my blogging content. www.youtube.com/watch
Jan 4, 2024: One Year Without Gaming 🎮 Quitting gaming helped me refocus my attention on creativity At the start of the 2023, I set out on a quest to remove gaming from my life completely. …
Jan 4, 2024: 04.01.2024 THU — Blogging and Ulysses hits a problem Today, I managed to sit down and to write a blog that I plan to upload tomorrow. It is a post about my experience with not gaming for a year. I’ve …
Jan 4, 2024: I have switched to VSCodium from MS Visual Studio Code. I have the same experience, but without the telemetry.
Jan 3, 2024: 03.01.2024 WED — MicroJournal Waffles and tablets Morning waffles This morning, I thought it would be a good idea to test out my son’s waffle maker he received for Christmas. I …
Jan 2, 2024: 02.01.2024 TUE — MicroJournal Less, but better I started a deep dive read of Essentialism by Greg McKeown today. It is one of the books I want to read this year. The essence of the …
Jan 1, 2024: 01.01.2024 MON — MicroJournal The first day of the year is always the busiest. 📝 Like every year, I had plenty of commitments to carry out. Two parties and a massive clearcut of …
Dec 31, 2023: Happy New Year to everyone, wherever you are in the world! Let 2024 be a great one to you all. 🎉🙏🏻
Dec 31, 2023: I created a Watch List page on my website under my About page. I need to populate it with some content. So far, I have added things I want to watch on …
Dec 30, 2023: Using Apple Reminders to organise my blog posts I have been using Apple Reminders to organise and plan out my blog posts during the month of December. Each task title links to my blog post in Apple …
Dec 30, 2023: As 2023 comes to an end, I’ve had to add /24 to my bullet journal. Switching to an A5 BuJo was a great idea. Tomorrow is a busy day. I’m sure it will …
Dec 29, 2023: My website now has Tinylytics because I want to track what is being viewed. I love the ✌️emoji at the bottom of each post.
Dec 29, 2023: People can knock Apple Notes all they like. I find the app to be a great note-taking tool for my reading notes. I can even add related articles, PDFs, …
Dec 29, 2023: 📚 Essentialism by Gregory McKeown is an interesting book. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to think clearly about their chooses. Think: …
Dec 28, 2023: My favourite place Life at the beach is priceless. Every time. There are moments in life when I feel most grateful. As 2023 ends, I reflect on the most important …
Dec 28, 2023: I bought a MacBook Air M1 in June 2023. It was the best decision I made this year. I have found a new love for tech and it has encouraged me to write …
Dec 27, 2023: I messed up with my domain account. Is it easy to switch my micro.blog account to another domain name? I can’t access my current domain with Google.
Dec 26, 2023: Five days of NOTHING! Why the five days after Christmas are my favourite time of year. I know people who can quickly tell me what their favourite time of year is. They can …
Dec 17, 2023: A few truths about quitting social media I’ve been there, got the t-shirt, and came back online. I have my fair share of stories about quitting social media, returning, or never going back to …
Dec 10, 2023: My focus for 2024 Rolling into 2024, my buzz word will be commitment (many people call my buzz word a New Year’s Resolution). I will continue with the habits and …
Dec 10, 2023: Time for a bit of web development learning. CSS has always been the sticking point for me. It puts me off when I have to remember all the sectors and …
Dec 9, 2023: What would the ideal note planner app look like for me? (Part One) The perfect app does not exist, but I can dream of its existence…offline. This question is something I regularly ask myself. I have used a lot of …
Dec 3, 2023: A brief look at how I use priorities and tags in TickTick ##Simple but effective use of TickTick keeps me on task. I have recently switched to TickTick from Apple Reminders due to accessibility issues on …
Nov 25, 2023: I managed to see the lunar halo around the moon this evening in Derbyshire, England. I thought people were joking when they said this was going to …
Nov 25, 2023: It wasn’t planned but I ended up putting up a few Christmas decorations after making a trip up into the loft today. At least it is one less job …
Nov 19, 2023: I’ve managed to reach 30 days and 11 trophies with Stoic app. Combining my journaling, meditation, breathing and stoics into one place has been the …
Nov 19, 2023: Bullet journaling in 2023 is still going strong for me. I am aware people on YouTube and other social media platforms say the bullet journaling craze is over. For me, it will never go away. The approach to …
Nov 12, 2023: Back to reading physical books I spent a week exploring ebooks on Apple Books. The experience was great and I enjoyed the reading challenge. However, …
Nov 12, 2023: It’s my first day on micro.blog and I am thoroughly impressed. Why I didn’t join earlier is beyond me. It is clearly the platform I have been looking …
Nov 12, 2023: A Brief Introduction and Micro.Blog Aspiration Hi. My name is Mark. I work in the education sector within a SEMH setting (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). My background is in IT. I went to …
Nov 3, 2023: The Weekly Review — Issue 7 The Weekly Review — Issue 7 Tumblr Time! To be honest, not much has happened over the week. I am enjoying the second week of my holidays before I go …
Oct 27, 2023: The Weekly Review — Issue 6 The Weekly Review — Issue 6 Goodbye to my social media norm Finally! It is that time of year when I get two weeks off from work. The perk of working …
Oct 21, 2023: The Weekly Review — Issue 5 The Weekly Review — Issue 5 Google has dropped the ball. I’m a day behind with releasing my post. I post on a Friday with a set format. This week is …
Oct 13, 2023: The Weekly Review — Issue 4 The Weekly Review — Issue 4 Coding, social media and Stoic app reflection It has been a busy week at work. I took on the role of teaching computing to …
Oct 6, 2023: The Weekly Review — Issue 3 The Weekly Review — Issue 3 Apple Reminders woes, code, and more code This week has been a quiet one. Not much has happened. Last week was …
Sep 29, 2023: The Weekly Review — Issue 2 The Weekly Review — Issue 2 Big macOS update, switching my content management tool and exploring AI Another week, another issue. As promised, here’s …
Sep 27, 2023: Using Apple’s Assistive Access feature to create the ultimate dumb phone experience Using Apple’s Assistive Access feature to create the ultimate dumb phone experience How iOS 17’s new feature can help you reclaim your focus There’s …
Sep 22, 2023: The Weekly Review — Issue 1 The Weekly Review — Issue 1 Apple updates, Medium earnings and why I won’t be buying the iPhone 15 This week, I have been looking at different ways of …
Sep 21, 2023: 100 Days of Day One journaling app | Reflection 100 Days of Day One journaling app | Reflection Signing up to Day One made me journal consistently 100 days of using Day OneI love the idea of …
Sep 19, 2023: How I deal with email as a digital minimalist How I deal with email as a digital minimalist Achieving email zen took time and practice Photo by Solen Feyissa on UnsplashI have a healthy …
Sep 5, 2023: 222 days of using the Twos App 222 days of using the Twos App I reflect on the first 222 days of capturing, organising and taking action In my post, Five apps I use every day to …
Sep 3, 2023: My Digital Detox — Week 5 Update | The end is here! My Digital Detox — Week 5 Update | The end is here! The wheel fell off… kind of. In my last post for my digital detox, I said I was on the last 10 …
Sep 3, 2023: Reflect Notes app | A Mini-review Reflect Notes app | A Mini-review Could Reflect be the best web app for productivity? During my final week of the digital detox, I signed up for a …
Sep 3, 2023: The first 10 days of signing up to Medium’s Partner Program The first 10 days of signing up to Medium’s Partner Program I wasn’t expecting to do so well. Photo by Nick Morrison on UnsplashIt has been ten days …
Aug 31, 2023: Dumb phones are not the answer to digital minimalism Dumb phones are not the answer to digital minimalism I’m not saying ‘dumb’ feature phones are bad if you want to partake in digital minimalism. …
Aug 25, 2023: I’ve joined Medium’s Partner program I’ve joined Medium’s Partner program Why not get rewarded for something I love doing? Photo by micheile henderson on UnsplashToday, I signed up for …
Aug 23, 2023: My Digital Detox — Week 4 Update My Digital Detox — Week 4 Update Time away is the ultimate mind reset This week, I have been away to the east coast of Yorkshire. Reighton is a quiet …
Aug 22, 2023: I was going to mention Anytype, too. I was going to mention Anytype, too.
Aug 22, 2023: Thanks for your thoughts. Thanks for your thoughts. I bought the physical copy of the book. I’ve managed to read the first part before heading off on holiday. I see this book …
Aug 21, 2023: All of your suggestions are spot on. All of your suggestions are spot on. I follow them all, and I have done since the start of the year. The difference it has made has been …
Aug 20, 2023: Thanks. I like what I have used so far. Thanks. I like what I have used so far. I’m only scraping the surface with what Anytype can do, but what I have done has worked perfectly.
Aug 16, 2023: My Digital Detox — Week 3 update My Digital Detox — Week 3 update Another week, another week of events. Switching to AnyType for content management I noticed the way I was processing …
Aug 10, 2023: My Digital Detox — Week 2 update My Digital Detox — Week 2 update Boredom and creativity are the perfect mix for a productive week. As promised, I have logged what I did in my second …
Aug 8, 2023: What I learnt from going phone-free for a week What I learnt from going phone-free for a week I reviewed my journal notes from the time I forgot to pack my phone charger. I thought I would share an …
Aug 7, 2023: I pay for Apple One for my family. I pay for Apple One for my family. It is a service I value and it allowed me to cancel many other subscription services I had. Apple TV+ is …
Aug 7, 2023: What a great post. What a great post. I am now using Apple Notes as my notes app. I’m so impressed and the note linking as well as PDF annotation features in iOS 17 has …
Aug 5, 2023: Haha. This is so true. Haha. This is so true. I’m proud to be a northerner. When I go to London, there’s a significant difference. I find it weird how no-one speaks to each …
Aug 4, 2023: I’ve been thinking about getting Fastmail. I’ve been thinking about getting Fastmail. It is promoted by Morgen Calendar because they have some kind of partnership. Do you have to do anything …
Aug 3, 2023: My Digital Detox — 1 week update My Digital Detox — 1 week update I have been productive for the first in seven days because I disconnected from the digital world. Writing It’s been a …
Aug 2, 2023: Breathe before you write I will leave you with these short guided meditations: 5 Minute Energy Grounding & Cleansing Meditations on Writing Breathing Short Calming …
Aug 2, 2023: Five apps I use every day to organise my life (2023 Edition) As always, thank you for reading, and please remember to subscribe to me on Medium. Mark @ CodeMacLife Follow me on X (Twitter)
Jul 31, 2023: I’ve switched to Apple Notes after trying 12+ note-taking apps. I’ve switched to Apple Notes after trying 12+ note-taking apps. It has come a long way and I’m excited to see how note linking works in MacOS 14 / iOS …
Jul 30, 2023: A reflection of my time on Medium A reflection of my time on Medium How Medium has changed how I consume content In April 2022, I signed up to medium.com and submitted my first post. …
Jul 29, 2023: Thank you for comment. Thank you for comment. I was surprised by how many items of food have high levels of sugar in them. I've not touched any sugary treats since my little …
Jul 28, 2023: I quit sugar for 28 days I quit sugar for 28 days Health and fitness equate to a happier life.There were two goals I had set for 2023, which were losing weight and improving …
Jul 28, 2023: Don’t be afraid to write in your books Don’t be afraid to write in your books Taking notes in your physical reading books is not going to break the world Make annotating physical books the …
Jul 27, 2023: I’ve switched to Ulysses for writing Originally published at https://codemaclife.comon July 27, 2023. Update: 2023–07–28 – I have managed to set up Medium within Ulysses. The API is not …
Jul 27, 2023: I’m having another digital detox Originally published at https://codemaclife.comon July 27, 2023.
Jul 25, 2023: I know there is an endless list of possible note apps out there but one stands out as an… I know there is an endless list of possible note apps out there but one stands out as an alternative- Upnote. In some ways, it has a lot of …
Jul 24, 2023: I agree with Apple and I come from the UK. I agree with Apple and I come from the UK. No-one here likes the government. They’ve made a lot of mistakes in the past few years and this is another …
Jul 24, 2023: I like this idea. I like this idea. There are some manuals and other articles I have stored in Notes, which would be better suited to the Books app. Thanks for sharing. …
Jul 24, 2023: I had a nasty email about the price. I had a nasty email about the price. When you cancel, you get a 40% discount. I cancelled and migrated my notes. I use Apple Notes now. All my coding …
Jul 24, 2023: I went along the same path. I went along the same path. I’m now with Apple Reminders and loving it. I like how I can drag and drop Apple notes and mail items into Reminders too. …
Jul 22, 2023: The ‘Dumb watch’ challenge Originally published at https://codemaclife.comon July 22, 2023.
Jul 16, 2023: Yeah. I love Minecraft and it is the game I miss the most. Yeah. I love Minecraft and it is the game I miss the most. It helps me relax. Playing online in 2024 sounds like a great idea.
Jul 16, 2023: https://youtu.be/J8DGjUv-Vjc [youtu.be/J8DGjUv-V...](https://youtu.be/J8DGjUv-Vjc)
Jul 16, 2023: Have you watched the Minimalists’ documentary movies? Have you watched the Minimalists’ documentary movies? One is on Netflix and the other is free on YouTube. I have a few book recommendations that I can …
Jul 16, 2023: Another great post. Another great post. I enjoy watching and listening to Joshua Becker’s content. Since following the minimalist lifestyle, I have found the 10 ways he …
Jul 15, 2023: How is my gaming challenge going? 7 month update Is there life after gaming? My seven-month update discusses my experience during the year. It has been seven months since I posted that I was going to …
Jul 15, 2023: I felt guilty say no at first. I'm a lot happier now, even others aren't. I felt guilty say no at first. I'm a lot happier now, even others aren't.
Jul 12, 2023: Yes. All my stuff is in Upnote. Yes. All my stuff is in Upnote. It does not import Evernote’s tasks but it does add standard checkboxes. The lifetime purchase is worth it. The web …
Jul 12, 2023: Thanks for the comment. I use Upnote, which imports .enex files with tags. Thanks for the comment. I use Upnote, which imports .enex files with tags.
Jul 10, 2023: Yeah. I’ll dig them out and share online somewhere. Yeah. I’ll dig them out and share online somewhere.
Jul 10, 2023: No. Thank you! No. Thank you! I would love to go to Iceland. I traveled to the north of Finland (Lapland) in December and the aurora within the artic circle is …
Jul 8, 2023: I was trying to make something work on a platform that was not suited for my needs. I was trying to make something work on a platform that was not suited for my needs. The majority of my apps worked better on MacOS or the web. Also, …
Jul 8, 2023: Haha 🤣 It’s a big upgrade from my Chromebook too. Haha 🤣 It’s a big upgrade from my Chromebook too. Last I had anything Mac-related was my i7 iMac in 2017. A lot has changed and seeing the next OS …
Jul 8, 2023: Another great article. Another great article. I’ve recently bought a MacBook Air M1 after many years with Windows. I can honestly say it has been the best decision I’ve made …
Jul 7, 2023: Evernote Challenge 2023? I QUIT Evernote Challenge 2023? I QUIT Photo by freestocks on UnsplashI think I saw this coming but Bending Spoons’ acquisition of Evernote has been rocky. …
Jul 7, 2023: I have Apple Music through Apple One family subscription. I have Apple Music through Apple One family subscription. My wife and son love it. I’m using more than ever and curating my own playlists since I …
Jul 2, 2023: I’m in the 300 camp. I’m in the 300 camp. Since Twitter is useless for me right now, I’m going to pause my access to it until the limits are removed.
Jun 30, 2023: Oh nice. You should have fun writing on that. Oh nice. You should have fun writing on that.
Jun 30, 2023: Excellent news. Excellent news. I’ll look forward to your content. I saw you got a Chromebook as you mentioned it on your Twos list. Which one did you get?
Jun 28, 2023: These are exactly the same reasons why I have gone back to Apple Notes. These are exactly the same reasons why I have gone back to Apple Notes. The iOS17 / MacOS 14 update will add note linking, which will be amazing to …
Jun 27, 2023: I started to use Arc Browser today and I love it! Learning the keyboard shortcuts is a must. I started to use Arc Browser today and I love it! Learning the keyboard shortcuts is a must.
Jun 27, 2023: Thanks for sharing. I’m sure they will get there eventually. Thanks for sharing. I’m sure they will get there eventually.
Jun 25, 2023: Dave, you are a legend! Dave, you are a legend! Well done on your achievement. It’s nice to hear you are going to use the money to help your wife.
Jun 25, 2023: Nice article. Can you manage tasks from the Garmin watch? Nice article. Can you manage tasks from the Garmin watch?
Jun 25, 2023: You’ve touched on some good points. You’ve touched on some good points. It is a big update. I’m looking forward to the health changes. I just hope they have improved the cycling …
Jun 24, 2023: Thanks. I am excited. Thanks. I am excited. One day I will have just as many posts as you have now. I won't be taking part in the #66write like you. That's crazy! But …
Jun 24, 2023: A new website for a new beginning A new website for a new beginning codemaclife.comLast week, I announced I wassunsetting Minimlr and starting something new. That ‘new’ was …
Jun 19, 2023: Starting #100DaysOfCode again Starting #100DaysOfCode again Over a year ago, I thought I would have a go at coding and take part in the #100DaysOfCode challenge. I managed to get …
Jun 19, 2023: This is so true. This is so true. I like to write for fun. It most resides in my journal. I’m not sure it is newsworthy content for Medium but I’m happy with that. I’m …
Jun 19, 2023: Thanks for your post. I bought a MacBook Air last week and I’m learning something new each day. Thanks for your post. I bought a MacBook Air last week and I’m learning something new each day.
Jun 18, 2023: Having a child is so tricky. Having a child is so tricky. It sounds nice but the emotional rollercoaster is taxing on the body and mind. Happy Father’s Day!
Jun 17, 2023: Sunsetting Minimlr + Life update Sunsetting Minimlr + Life update Minimlr will be no more.Hi. It’s Mark aka Minimlr. Just a quick life update and changes moving forward. I have …
Jun 16, 2023: The iOS 17 update will have board for Reminders. The iOS 17 update will have board for Reminders. I like the Kanban style. You will also be able to add sections like Todoist.
Jun 8, 2023: Nice post. For me, I use Twos, Morgen Calendar and Upnote. Nice post. For me, I use Twos, Morgen Calendar and Upnote.
Jun 7, 2023: I was unsure if I was going to buy another iPad when my Air 3 stops receiving updates. I was unsure if I was going to buy another iPad when my Air 3 stops receiving updates. After this announcement, I most certainly will be going to an …
Jun 6, 2023: I laughed seeing all those big rooms to operate in. I laughed seeing all those big rooms to operate in. Have they seen the average room size in the UK? 🤣 I think it is a product for the few, not the …
Jun 6, 2023: Haha. Thanks. Haha. Thanks. I was losing interest and the recent report of Twitter failing to protect children left me no choice. As a teacher, it didn’t sit well …
Jun 4, 2023: Thank you. At least I can still follow you on here. Thank you. At least I can still follow you on here.
Jun 4, 2023: Out of those, I would say Obsidian. Out of those, I would say Obsidian. However, I have moved to Upnote because I need something cross-platform, affordable and a reliable sync.
Jun 4, 2023: Day One should have expanded their platform reach. Day One should have expanded their platform reach. I ended up going with Journey journal because I can use it on any device, including my Linux …
Jun 3, 2023: Thank you for your comment. Thank you for your comment. I feel Medium has content better suited for me. Twitter is a mess. I have Facebook now (created two months ago) to keep in …
Jun 3, 2023: This is a huge update for me. This is a huge update for me. I can visually see what I have attached to my notes in Upnote as well as what I have annotated. Note-taking in Upnote is …
Jun 3, 2023: I have a love-hate relationship with social media I have a love-hate relationship with social media Photo by Adem AY on UnsplashScrolling through my bullet journal, Twos App and blog posts, I have …
Jun 3, 2023: I used Drafts for dictation until I found an app called Just Press Record, which is a one-off… I used Drafts for dictation until I found an app called Just Press Record, which is a one-off payment. It works across my iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch …
Jun 3, 2023: Morgen Calendar is now my default calendar and task manager. Morgen Calendar is now my default calendar and task manager. I use Upnote for my notes. Twos is where I jot most things down like I did in Rem note.
Jun 3, 2023: Thank you for sharing this. Thank you for sharing this. I’m seriously balding and shave now (I go shorter with each shave). I think the notion of embracing who you are and taking …
Jun 3, 2023: Great post. I’m now a Medium subscriber and I will be able to read your posts. Great post. I’m now a Medium subscriber and I will be able to read your posts.
Jun 3, 2023: I feel they need to repair their trust with the customers they let down. I feel they need to repair their trust with the customers they let down. I use Linux, so I have to resort to the web app. This is useless when I am in …
Jun 3, 2023: I posted my quitting Twitter post - https://medium.com/@theminimlrblog/i-quit-twitter-again-71036a45 I posted my quitting Twitter post - https://medium.com/@theminimlrblog/i-quit-twitter-again-71036a459079
Jun 3, 2023: I Quit Twitter…again I Quit Twitter…again Photo by visuals on UnsplashOn 2nd June 2023, I quit Twitter. This might appear odd as I have created a lot of positive …
Jun 2, 2023: I've just deleted both of my Twitter accounts. I am Bluesky, Instagram and Mastodon for now. I've just deleted both of my Twitter accounts. I am Bluesky, Instagram and Mastodon for now.
Jun 2, 2023: Thank you Thank you
Jun 2, 2023: Yep. I keep going on to see something I like and I have only realised I find the whole 'Twitter… Yep. I keep going on to see something I like and I have only realised I find the whole 'Twitter experience' boring.
Jun 2, 2023: The sync issues are better but I don't have a native app with using Linux. The sync issues are better but I don't have a native app with using Linux. I have to rely on the web app only.
May 28, 2023: Blog update — June 2023 — Minimlr Originally published at https://minimlr.comon May 28, 2023.
Apr 30, 2023: May I have a social media break? Originally published at https://minimlr.comon April 30, 2023.
Apr 23, 2023: Thank you for the support! Originally published at https://www.chromies.dayon April 23, 2023.
Apr 22, 2023: An Introduction to A Chromie’s Day Originally published at https://www.chromies.dayon April 22, 2023.
Mar 19, 2023: How the Twos app could be better Originally published at https://minimlr.comon March 19, 2023.
Mar 5, 2023: I agree mind maps are really useful. I handwrite mine in Nebo because I am more of a sketcher. I agree mind maps are really useful. I handwrite mine in Nebo because I am more of a sketcher.
Feb 22, 2023: Good question. Good question. It's a whole package of being available cross-platform, easy entry, works similar to my bullet journal, I can add images and link, and …
Feb 21, 2023: With the recent updates to app and their web clipper, Upnote is a real contender for notetaking. With the recent updates to app and their web clipper, Upnote is a real contender for notetaking.
Feb 21, 2023: Great post. Portability is essential for me. Great post. Portability is essential for me.
Feb 20, 2023: I am finding all kinds of ways to use Twos. I am finding all kinds of ways to use Twos. I'm keeping it simple, but it has helped me recall information quickly this past week.
Feb 19, 2023: Using Twos App: First Impressions Originally published at https://minimlr.comon February 19, 2023.
Feb 16, 2023: I would suggest Upnote. I would suggest Upnote. It has a few features from Evernote, cheap with lifetime purchase, web clipper, backlinks, searchable to do lists and …
Feb 16, 2023: Thanks for the tips. I didn’t know what the readability did until you mentioned it. 👍 Thanks for the tips. I didn’t know what the readability did until you mentioned it. 👍
Feb 14, 2023: I'm a Twos user. It has replaced my journal app, Todoist and I have my Google Calendar set up. I'm a Twos user. It has replaced my journal app, Todoist and I have my Google Calendar set up.
Feb 4, 2023: Capacities is the closest you are going to get to Notion and Craft Docs - https://capacities.io. Capacities is the closest you are going to get to Notion and Craft Docs - [capacities.io.](https://capacities.io.) They even compare Capacities to …
Feb 4, 2023: This is reason I ditched Craft Docs altogether. This is reason I ditched Craft Docs altogether. They have no intentions to give Windows offline mode either. Their development is heading more towards …
Jan 29, 2023: Goodbye Meta and Mastodon! Originally published at https://minimlr.comon January 29, 2023.
Jan 26, 2023: Interesting article. Interesting article. Thanks for sharing. I deleted Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon today. At the weekend, I got rid of Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, …
Jan 24, 2023: Upnote is awesome. Upnote is awesome. I tend to capture on Upnote and copy into Evernote at the moment because Evernote is losing some of my notes at the moment.
Jan 22, 2023: I like the idea of Agenda but I don’t fully live within the Apple ecosystem. I like the idea of Agenda but I don’t fully live within the Apple ecosystem. I have an iPhone and iPad, but I don’t own a Mac. I can’t get the best …
Jan 22, 2023: So true. I didn’t bother with TikTok because it definitely isn’t my fit. So true. I didn’t bother with TikTok because it definitely isn’t my fit. I’ve had a social media overhaul this weekend. I briefly wrote about it - …
Jan 21, 2023: Another social media detox Originally published at https://minimlr.comon January 21, 2023.
Jan 21, 2023: I’ve joined Instagram and realised I’m not the right type of person for it. I’ve joined Instagram and realised I’m not the right type of person for it. A 41 guy doesn’t exactly fit in. I’m going to delete my account next week. …
Jan 21, 2023: I keep coming back to Todoist. I keep coming back to Todoist. If it weren’t for the Google Calendar integration, I would not bother.
Jan 19, 2023: I have an issue with capturing content on my phone using the Evernote app and it not appearing on… I have an issue with capturing content on my phone using the Evernote app and it not appearing on my Evernote desktop app. Is there a way to force the …
Jan 18, 2023: It makes perfect sense. It makes perfect sense. I am a Chromebook and Linux user, but I’m realising Windows 11 would best suit my needs. Evernote, Todoist and Upnote all have …
Jan 17, 2023: I can still use the web version. I can still use the web version. It doesn’t offer merge or offline mode. I’ve started a small private tutoring business and offline for my attachments …
Jan 17, 2023: I’m trying to use Evernote on my Chromebook but the Android version is not up to scratch. I’m trying to use Evernote on my Chromebook but the Android version is not up to scratch. I’ve been testing out the Linux version on my Chromebook, …
Jan 17, 2023: Thanks for your in-depth look at Tana. Thanks for your in-depth look at Tana. I didn’t get what all the fuss was about, but now I can see why people like it. It also reminds me of Craft …
Jan 17, 2023: Some really good points. I’m still working on the sleep bit. Some really good points. I’m still working on the sleep bit.
Jan 15, 2023: Thank you for your words. It is good to hear others are still using Evernote after all this time. Thank you for your words. It is good to hear others are still using Evernote after all this time.
Jan 15, 2023: A Minimalist Weekend with no social media Originally published at https://minimlr.comon January 15, 2023.
Jan 15, 2023: Excellent article. Excellent article. I don’t get the best out of Craft Docs because I can’t use it offline on my Windows PC/tablet. However, the tools are available …
Jan 12, 2023: On Upnote’s blog. On Upnote’s blog. Also, if you look at the change log in the App Store (iOS), you can see what has been added.
Jan 8, 2023: I like Craft. I like Craft. It is something different to the rest. I wish they had a Windows version with offline access. They said it is not in their timeline …
Jan 8, 2023: I’m on the same path. I’m on the same path. I’ve decided to settle with Upnote and develop my system on there. I use a mix of OSes out there, including Linux. It’s web …
Jan 7, 2023: I am really impressed with Upnote and the changes they have made since you posted on Medium. I am really impressed with Upnote and the changes they have made since you posted on Medium. I can see it becoming my primary note taking app.
Jan 7, 2023: Export Evernote to .enex Export Evernote to .enex file by right clicking on the Evernote folder and selecting Export to start the process. Once completed, follow the …
Jan 7, 2023: Interesting app stack. Interesting app stack. I have used a few of them and enjoy Craft Docs. What other notetaking apps support Textbundle? I’m unsure if I will continue …
Jan 4, 2023: iOS 16 was a blessing Originally published at https://minimlr.comon January 4, 2023.
Jan 3, 2023: I am so impressed with Todoist AI. I am so impressed with Todoist AI. I had no idea what to do in preparation of submitting a YouTube video, Todoist AI broke the tasks into smaller …
Jan 2, 2023: Craft Docs because it offers offline use only if you don’t want to sync. Craft Docs because it offers offline use only if you don’t want to sync. It also allows you to create pages within pages within page. I find the …
Jan 2, 2023: Great points to mention. Great points to mention. I use Bitwarden. I try to keep most passwords locally but others are stored in Bitwarden. I’ve spent a week switching …
Jan 1, 2023: Although I never tried Jasper, I used Notion too. Although I never tried Jasper, I used Notion too. I have Craft Docs for making documents to share. The AI is OK but I found flaws (untruths) in the …
Dec 31, 2022: The Evernote Challenge (2023) The Evernote Challenge (2023) I have looked at many notetaking apps out there on the market. I have watched hours and hours of YouTubers showing off …
Dec 28, 2022: Why I am quitting gaming for a year It has been a long-standing passion of mine to enjoy the thrill of gaming. I’ve spent countless hours competing in online tournaments, playing …
May 9, 2022: 7 day challenge with an iPad 2022 7 day challenge with an iPad 2022 After a number of YouTubers had documented their experience with using an iPad exclusively for a month I thought to …
Apr 26, 2022: Why I quit social media! Why I quit social media! It was early December 2021 and I created a new Twitter account. This time it will be different, I told myself. No more …