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October 2025
: Obsidian and my two-blog problem hunting me since forever. As you may remember, I have two websites: one in Portuguese and another in English. This is …
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Hi, this is a test. With #Coffee, of course 😉
September 2025
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Morning of day two of a spectacular trip camping with my wonderful wife and lovely dog in Spain and …
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#pixelart #invaders #toulouse #france
: I’m super impressed by the new #Supernote digest feature. It not only gives me a reason to go back …
: Once I switched my site back from Obsidian Publish to Micro dot blog, I needed a way to make sure I …
: Roman Mars' thoughts on efficiency on @99pi.org E641 were so profound that I had to relisten to the …
August 2025
: Just watched it on Disney+ and I really liked Thunderbolts*
: I was counting down the minutes to start playing with #Obsidian Bases, but I knew something as cool …
: 🎉 I finally found my GeoCities address! For a long time, I’ve been going through all these #GeoCities archives, searching for everything I …
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Mercado do Bolhão #porto #opo #ff
: Careful. This can mess up your Obsidian Vault settings. What you are about to read is a real story that happened to one of my clients recently. Let me start …
: As I mentioned the other day, migrating to EU services is much harder than I thought. Creating the …
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Good morning #coffee friends.
: The Global Search and Replace is yet another incredibly useful #Obsidian plugin that lets us find …
: Moving all the online services I use to the EU will definitely be much harder than I anticipated, …
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A new sturdy tripod has replaced a wobbly one in the home office, improving alignment during editing …
: The Multi Properties plugin was a lifesaver for my recent project (you know, that one 😉). It made …
: I finished importing all my #Obsidian #Markdown notes (posts) into Micro dot blog. Of course, there …
: One thing I would love to be able to do on #Obsidian would be to click on a file in the files list …
: My entire website was created using Obsidian notes, all written in Markdown. I already knew that …
: I know, I know. I just told you about my idea of using Micro.blog as a Social Hub but, to be fair, I …
July 2025
: There’s no such thing as an uncomplicated subject in the #EU. New euro banknotes spark …
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They can definitely use a little cleaning, but now that I found the #Pebble straps I have another …
: The more I share my ideas, the more ideas I get. I just made a small improvement to the Tasks system …
: As a Star Trek fan, I had no choice but to immediately click on that YouTube thumbnail: “Official …
: I still need to test sharing YouTube videos and articles from my main site, but I’m enjoying the …
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Do you know those shelving units from #Ikea made of cubes? This one is three cubes high, and I keep …
: I’m testing a new idea! I’ve set social.vladcampos.com as my Micro.blog domain and configured it to …
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I’m trying to visualize a project I’ve been brewing for a long time. It’s a small one, but it …
: It seems like you don't have to wait four hours like they said in the official Obsidian Forum. After additional experiments with sharing the Obsidian Publish permalinks on social media, I …
: My Obsidian Publish infinite loop. The saga of creating new problems by solving others. It’s incredible how solutions can have a side effect, creating new obstacles. And I secretly love …
: Returning to a beloved book universe. The last time I was so deeply involved with a universe, a book universe, was when I was reading my …
: When I asked Gemini Flash if it could do a specific task or if I should use Gemini Pro for that, it …
: Experimenting with Voicenotes integration into Obsidian blog Note: Originally posted on my Voicenotes Page. I’m using the unofficial Voicenotes plugin in …
: Tweaking some Obsidian plugins (weekend housekeeping) Yesterday, I spent some time adjusting the settings of two Obsidian plugins — Voicenotes and …
: AI as a powerful Tool, not a Commander. It’s tempting to outsource more and more tasks to powerful AI tools. But how far should we go? Have …
June 2025
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Good morning, coffee friends
Following the pre-wetting of the filter with hot water, I add the coffee and pour water over it. …
: I created my own AI, but it is not what you are thinking. As I’ve said many other times, I believe there are some technologies that reached a stage of …
: I started typing “what time…” on Google to find out when a store I want to go to opens, and “what …
: A few cool things I recently discovered about RSS feeds. Spoiler — they have super-powers. It feels more like a niche thing these days, but RSS is still a powerful tool. Even if you don’t …
: 🤎 Every morning, I’m inundated by an immense sense of joy as I open Mastodon and enjoy a cup of …
: Refining my note-taking workflow—lessons from Evernote for Obsidian. As someone who believes that serious note-taking needs a solid system, I’ve frequently encountered a …
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Another reason why I love how hackable the Supernote is. It now precisely fits my EDC setup.
That penholder on the Nomad case is very convenient, but when I wanted to bring the Supernote in my …
: The day I almost ditched Medium. It turns out it was saving my site. Where is my site? Even a direct search for my name brought back Medium’s logo at the top of the …
: After hacking my own RSS feed for my Obsidian Publish site, it is now time to try some ideas. The …
: If you are fed up with Obsidian Publish's limited RSS, here's how I hacked a better feed. If you’re an Obsidian Publish user, you’ve probably stumbled upon its default RSS feed by adding …
: Things you should know about Obsidian Publish — my struggles and how I'm dealing with them. Obsidian Publish has been a game-changer for my online presence, but like any powerful tool, it …
: Turning Bluesky into Instagram - my unexpected workflow. Apps like Pinksky transform your Bluesky feed into a visual, Instagram-style experience, but there’s …
: How to create a specific Bluesky password for each App By creating a specific password for each app, you not only avoid sharing your Bluesky password, but …
: Caliban's War When was the last time I read a fiction book as quickly as Leviathan Wakes I don’t even remember. …
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🌞 Good morning from Porto. I wish you all a lovely weekend.
: ep.4 - How I save Obsidian notes for the future There are situations where we need to save information for the future and have no exact idea when …
May 2025
: ep.3 - My preferred method of notification is proactivity When it comes to tasks in Obsidian or elsewhere, I prefer a more proactive approach rather than …
: Leviathan Wakes I don’t remember what was the last time I couldn’t stop reading a book. Fortunately, when I was …
: What is Syncthing-Fork After the Syncthing Foundation decided to discontinue the Android client, I’ve been using …
: ep.2 - My Obsidian Templates—going beyond basic notes to stay organized I love that Obsidian notes are just text files, but this can sometimes make organizing things a bit …
: ep.1 - If you are doing, it should be an Action Container One thing that was constantly on my mind when I was developing the Timeline System was that it …
: ep.0 - Hi there 👋 I’m at a point in my Timeline System where I’m starting to get more and more questions about it. The …
: I seriously need to use the bathroom… “… anyway, what time is it?” I am aware that I should not have done so, but I pressed the upper-left …
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Pebble fe504504 error
Yesterday I charged my old Pebble 2, and it seems to want to work. But before troubleshooting this …
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Supernote + VLC + Bluetooth Headset + some music = 🤯
: My super simple Google Calendar hack for Obsidian Having both Obsidian and Google Calendar constantly open, was driving me a little crazy because of …
: How to find Kindle's serial number Go to Amazon’s website and sign in to your account; Under ‘Account & Lists’ select ‘Content and …
: How to instal the DeDRM_tools plugin Download the DeDRM_tools plugin, unzip the folder and set it apart. Next, go to the ‘Preferences’ …
: I freed my Kindle library and have it synchronized with all my devices First, I converted the books to ePub using Calibre. Next, they joined my Obsidian Timeline System …
April 2025
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Our modern society is nothing but a delicate house of cards
If you don’t live in Portugal or Spain, it will be impossible for you to understand the feelings I’m …
: Inside my Obsidian Homepage-a portal to what matters most. Do you have an Obsidian homepage? What’s on there? 🤔 Mine gives me instant access to tasks, trips, …
: Switching to Proton or similar alternatives is much harder than I thought Proton has come a long way since I first tried it, but… The last time I was a Proton subscriber, it …
: Obsidian is great, but learning is inherently hard If you are looking into switching to Obsidian, maybe my journey can help you. The very first video …
March 2025
: Evernote's new PDF viewer is beautiful, but it's like a new skin over old problems Perhaps it is time to remove Evernote from the toolbox of options I suggest to my clients. Let’s …
: Three everyday situations where the Timeline System in Obsidian can help you What I love about the Timeline System is how simple it is to change the status of an activity by …
: Another step towards repurposing my Obsidian vault I have been testing the idea below for the past two months, and so far, everything is working …
: A Clockwork Orange I see A Clockwork Orange as part of a group where I also put Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, …
February 2025
: Digital Cave Man I love the conveniences of the modern world and have no intention of giving them up. However, the …
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I would have bought even more books in Oxford.
I remember seeing people reading and studding in pubs in the movies, but I always doubted it was a …
January 2025
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The Most Important Journey
A few days ago, I finally got to the part of this book I wanted to read: India’s independence. I …
: The vision I have for my Obsidian Vault needs a carefully planned explanation I am delighted to see that the pieces of my Obsidian setup are starting to come together in this …
: Obsidian as a writing hub Scrivener and LanguageTool are remarkable tools that I use all the time, but they don’t have an …
December 2024
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These represent all the page connections through links or tags within my new website thus far. …
: I have something new and exciting to show you! Well, I’m not sure if you’ll find it exciting, but I’m thrilled about it. Over the past few weeks, I …
: I still have a lot of work to do, but this first version represents the initial stages of my vision …
: My Supernote Manta is scheduled to arrive at my office today. 🤞 If it arrives during the morning, I …
: How to set the number of synchronizations per day on Syncthing-Fork On 2025-05-23 What is Syncthing-Fork there’s an option to reduce the number of synchronizations per …
: I love having a blog, but building a useful structure of information is very difficult. I’m …
: There’s a new Supernote in town 👏. I will be sharing my thoughts about the new A5X2 Manta soon, as …
: A few thoughts on using the Obsidian app on the Supernote. After a few days with the new Obsidian vault I set up for the Supernote, it’s time to discuss some …
: After installing Obsidian on my Supernote I can clearly see that the battery it is draining faster. …
: I love it when things are as simple as possible, but it took me a while to realize that simplicity …
: I ended yesterday’s video telling you I had an idea that got me really excited. Actually, it’s a …
: My YouTube channel currently has 7373 followers, which is cool because I love round numbers, …
: How to install a Micro SD Card on the Supernote Nomad Follow along with me and learn how to open the Supernote Nomad and install a Micro SD Card.
: How to install Android apps on a Supernote using a Mac The first step is to prepare the Supernote to receive Android apps. Go to Settings, then Security & …
: Installing Android apps on a Supernote using a Mac If you are a Mac user, it is not exactly a simple process to install Android apps on your Supernote, …
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Sometimes doing things on a Mac is much harder than it is on a PC/Win. Today, I was finally able to …
: The Obsidian Minimal theme looks great on the Penstar. But that’s not all I’m showing in today’s …
: When I start working with a new client, I already know their main objective, but I always like to …
: It’s November 4th, and I published four videos. Based on the numbers, it appears that my December …
: I added the Gemini Flash API, but keep getting the “Missing Authentication header or invalid API …
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I installed both Syncthing and Obsidian on the Penstar eNote and my notes are now synchronizing 🤯 …
: The Penstar eNote is extremely thin, the screen resolution is impressive, and it feels as if I’m …
November 2024
: People will naturally gravitate towards something that makes them feel good. There is no need to …
: Tomorrow is December 1st, and I haven’t turned on the heater or lit the fireplace yet. Additionally, …
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I was reorganizing things in my office and found this stand I built for my wife many years ago. It …
: Some people think that if you make your hobby your work, it will not be fun anymore. I respectfully …
: I’ve been keeping the original Final Cut files of all of my YouTube videos, and I do occasionally …
: If everyone who owns a domain name were to verify it as their Bluesky user, it would be much easier …
: At times, the smallest of things can bring us the greatest joy. The Obsidian Web Clipper is great, …
: Don’t laugh at me, but I didn’t realize I could go to an open-source project at GitHub and add …
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I’ve been using the Penstar for a few days now, but it offers so many features that I decided to …
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Today, I woke up to a milestone message sent by YouTube. It took me a while to do what big channels …
: Many years ago, long before the current Twitter drama, the company introduced an algorithmic feed. …
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There are a lot of configuration options in the new Obsidian Web Clipper. And I love it! For …
: I’m having so much fun with NotebookLM lately. It behaves more like a companion AI as it uses the …
: I'm still perplexed as to why so many users are choosing Bluesky. Please don’t get me wrong, I love that people are finally moving away from Twitter, and I do like …
: Bluesky User Count I was considering the recent migration to Bluesky as a fad, but at the rate at which the Bluesky …
: It's time for me to leave Twitter Are you in control of your content and how it is distributed? I strongly agree with Nilay Patel when …
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Penstar sent me this device, and before turning it on, I was already shocked by how thin it is. It’s …
: Bending Spoons was the best thing to ever happen to Evernote The more I learn about how Evernote was operating before Bending Spoons bought it, the more I love …
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I make every effort to avoid these planes, but sometimes it is not possible. Before boarding, I …
: Voicenotes Believer Plan, which is a single payment for life, will stop being offered at some point …
October 2024
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The inspiration behind the Timeline System
A brief history of the pitfalls and struggles that ended up leading me to create the Timeline …
: Hi there! If you like what I share on my YouTube channel, kindly subscribe to it. We are just a hair …
: Because it was the first time I asked AI to create an image for a post, I didn’t know if I could …
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The problem with Evernote’s AI, is Evernote
Navigating Evernote’s AI Journey: Balancing Privacy and Functionality.
Although Evernote has …
: Visiting Twitter just to check Federico Simionato's posts about Evernote In yesterday’s video (below), I complained about having to visit Twitter just to check Federico …
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This is the perfect device for an immersive and mindful music experience.
Why can’t companies simply leave perfect tech alone? Okay, we all know why, but well-built things …
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An almost hidden setting on Mastodon Lists brought joy to my feed again
Tired of your Mastodon timeline being overrun with noise from big accounts? I’m using a simple trick …
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I was jogging as if nothing had happened, and suddenly I saw this big tree blocking the path I …
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First, explain what it is, then make it look nice
Picasso once said, Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. In other words, one must be …
September 2024
: Apple is still in a much better position Based on the videos I watched, the Orion AR glasses appear to be a huge step in the right direction. …
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My cluttered workspace 🫣
I took the pictures below to illustrate a point in a conversation I was having on Mastodon, but …
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Strip down Evernote and go back to basics to focus on notes.
Tired of Evernote’s clutter? Too many features overwhelming you? This is how you can strip it down …
: One thing is for sure: you’ll never become good at something not doing it.
: Building a community online—a personal experience. Let’s talk about building a community online, not just selling products. Blogs, newsletters, and …
: Of course, I’m always trying to convince my family and friends. But whenever I work with a company …
: Recently, I realized why I find reading e-books to be much more comfortable than paper books. I …
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The more I use the Supernote, the more I appreciate how the system incorporates chronology …
: I finally said goodbye to Substack It took me much longer than I anticipated, but today I finally said goodbye to Substack. As …
: I'm often surprised by how simplifying things can end up being a daunting task Several months ago, I got stuck trying to code a complicated set of rules to try to automate the …
: Bending Spoons has a vision for Evernote As a longtime Evernote user and frequent collaborator with the team, I’ve always felt a deep …
: It rained for a couple of hours early in the morning, but it was enough to bring Porto’s sky and sun …
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Tidying up my mess is inspiring me to create delightful memories on Obsidian
One important element of my [[vladcampos.com/Static/Timeline System|Timeline System]] is what I call …
: 😞 The sun is still covered with a red hue, as it had been yesterday. Thankfully, rain is expected …
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I took the picture below this morning at around 8:30 a.m., and, so far (5 p.m.), there have been no …
: My client didn’t show up, so let’s use that time to record another video. This one is about …
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Voicenotes describing my goodbye picture
When I asked Voicenotes to describe the picture shown in today’s video, I wasn’t expecting so many …
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From just a few days ago, when I recorded yesterday’s video about the changes I’m making on …
: Curious about my minimalist Obsidian setup? A detailed video is coming soon, with screen recordings …
: I always wanted to produce my content in English When I started my YouTube channel in English three years ago, I thought it would be one of the most …
: From time to time, I go on a quest searching for a basic macOS photos app that reads images from a …
: I opened Mastodon, and suddenly, I’m reading posts about the Apple event from Threads, Flipboard, …
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This book weighs 1.1 Kg
That’s insane. It is likely the 786 pages containing text plus four inexplicable blank sheets at the …
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On how am I rediscovering my creative freedom with digital scribbling.
The Supernote is helping me to rediscover the joy of handwriting my scripts. It’s like using magical …
: Every time Gemini answers my questions, I type “Thank you” 😊
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Obsidian Canvas as a resources space with images and PDFs—my new experiment
I have a new idea that I’d like to share with you. Yes, again. Changing things up, like I’ve been …
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Since I am currently on a reorganization spree, I decided to experiment with an idea. At the moment, …
: I’m down to 5 plugins on Obsidian now, and I’m happy with that. However, there is still work to be …
: I don’t have any clients today, but I’ve decided not to write scripts or edit videos. I am putting …
: Have your website and your domain. I am seeing many discussions regarding the fairness or legality of the judge’s decision in the …
: How to reset the Garmin Instinct 2 My Garmin Instinct 2 screen froze Sunday before a run, and even though there’s a surprisingly simple …
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Connecting a USB-C flash drive to the Supernote
Some people were asking me this, so I decided to test it. So I bought on to understand how the …
August 2024
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How to Listen to Books on Your Supernote Nomad
Remember my rant about the microSD expansion on the Supernote? It appears that it’s not as limited …
: The Value of Experience I feel foolish in retrospect for not considering some advice given to me by my parents and …
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It’s always challenging to decide whether to bring my dog on our quick trips. Caffeine was not with …
: Will creators have to pay the price? Apple’s App Store fees have the potential to make things harder for creators on Patreon. As a …
: “The entropy of the universe tends to a maximum” —Rudolf Clausius So does the entropy of your …
: Why I think using an Inbox is a terrible idea. What if I told you that years ago I decided to ditch the endless inbox organization in Evernote in …
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Supernote to Evernote—My Productivity Pipeline
Stuck in traffic? Let your mind wander! I turned a frustrating hour into a productive one. My …
July 2024
: One-Time Setup, Longtime Rewards using Evernote Advanced Search Unlock the hidden power of Advanced Search! One simple setup can transform the way you use Evernote. …
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Brainstorming ideas to add a Chipolo tag to my dog's collar.
Testing and idea to attach a Chipolo (Google’s Find Device) to my dog’s collar using velcro. It’s …
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Evernote—The Aha! Moment That Ended My Lifelong Organizing Struggle.
I spent years searching for a solution! Here’s how Evernote finally helped me conquer information …
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A little tweak to my system.
The YouTube notebook was renamed to Creator. Here’s why:
Notes in the YouTube notebook already had …
: Simplify for Evernote Efficiency It’s unlikely that sugarcoating will make our system more efficient. I used to keep notes for each …
: Evernote Just Made My Life Easier. Recent quality-of-life improvements to Evernote are making my system even better. Better …
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Thank you, Evernote, for helping me take good care of my furry friend.
I would prefer not to share this story today, but real life is certainly not all roses.
My lovely …
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Remember I told you in the last video to be careful when making significant changes to your …
June 2024
: Yesterday, I ended up not working on my Evernote because the video recording and editing consumed a …
: Evernote Templates are broken and driving me crazy. But there's a solution! I believe that the Bending Spoons deal was the best thing that ever happened to Evernote, but some …
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There's only one thing powerful enough to disrupt Porto's famed São João street festival.
Starting tonight, June 23rd, at 9:45 pm and lasting until 1 am tomorrow, lighting paper hot air …
: The case for By Me a Coffee joining the Fediverse. If you take a look at my Buy Me a Coffee page, you’ll notice that it is basically a timeline, just …
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After a few weeks, I thought this was a failed attempt to propagate this plant, but I kept watering …
: How Voicenotes supercharged my note-taking workflow. Until recently, I was using the Supernote to quickly get ideas out of my head, but that has changed. …
: I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and the post-recording chat, which could have easily been …
: People keep asking me how to create new notes with today’s date on Obsidian. So, I just published a …
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I have been brewing this idea for over 10 years!
Everything clicked when I looked at a scrap piece of acrylic board from one of my maker projects.
I …
: All note-taking apps should implement this new Android feature. Even before the DMA came into effect, Android users could choose and set their preferred browser, …
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Maybe it's Time to Let GO
I really love how these guys sound, but they have some design problems that have become annoying …
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I made myself a tool to make it easier to film the Supernote. It is essentially a miniature table …
May 2024
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Android's Answer to AirTags is here. Time to switch!
Wait, there’s another competitor. Who would have believed that Tile would pull such a card from its …
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No check-in, boarding or any other lines to wait in. Not even security check. Super quick boarding …
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Modern travel is weird.
Half of my backpack has clothes. The other half has filming gear and dongles. A bunch of them. Thank …
: What if organizing has become a waste of time? It has been a few years since I started thinking about how useful organizing actually is. Every time …
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We now live in a world where knives can't have blades.
I consider myself to be an optimist, but sometimes humanity makes me question the bright future I …
: 🤔 In summary, the new iPads are even more powerful than my MacBook Air M1, but the iPadOS is still …
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Customizing Evernote is a must-have option because everyone uses it differently.
Every so often, I get the impression that Bending Spoons is following some of the same problematic …
: I didn’t know Fallout was a game, but the more I watched it, the more I realized that the story was …
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New Evernote Home for mobile. Did I like it? Well, I have some suggestions
The Evernote mobile apps for Android and iOS have changed a lot over time. But one thing all the …
April 2024
: I am not sure if people are fully aware of the impact of Flipboard’s initiative to federate its …
: I use Evernote, Obsidian, and others. Why isn't one app good enough? Not all applications in my Toolbox are incorporated into my personal workflows. There are two groups …
: Time to say goodbye to Substack. The whole point of having a newsletter is to control the distribution of content. I don’t know when …
: As an increasing number of businesses and organizations adopt the ActivityPub protocol, it will gain …
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I had to go back to Evernote Tasks.
I was pretty happy with my system running on Google Tasks, but there are so many new things …
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I have more thoughts on the latest Evernote update.
A couple of days ago, I shared my initial thoughts on the new features in version 10.85.4, but …
: How to customize the Tiny Theme Archive page on Micro.blog In a recent video, I told Manton, the creator of Micro.blog, that I would prefer if the blog …
: I usually create an email for each service I subscribe to. That’s how I know that the fake McAFee …
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The first time I used an e-Ink screen device to write an article.
I’m torn. Part of me wants to make this work because that screen is so good, but at the same time, …
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First note on my Supernote.
It doesn’t feel exactly like paper because, well, it’s not paper. But wow, the friction is similar …
March 2024
: A Supernote is expected to arrive at my office on Monday. Some people keep journals, I jot notes down multiple times a day. Together, they form a digital …
: Two Web Clipper solutions I use to send information to Obsidian. Collecting information is an important part of my learning process, but Obsidian doesn’t have …
: Focusing on content creation. As you may already be aware, I am passionate about learning and sharing what I have learned. What …
: The new Obsidian Canvas is another step in the right direction. A couple of years ago, I tried Obsidian Canvas and was drawn to its simplicity and potential. …
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The best productivity and organization books in my library (not what you think)
People often ask me for book recommendations on topics such as productivity and organization, but I …
: Is Evernote becoming an everything app? There are many changes coming to Evernote. I don’t see any problem with the app becoming more …
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677 pages to go… but every journey starts with the first step, right? Are you looking for …
: What was the Local Notes feature on Evernote? Before the release of Evernote 10, it was possible to set a group of notes to remain unsynchronized …
February 2024
: I knew this day was coming. My studio is between two other offices that were the only ones empty on my floor. They’ve been …
: Google Tasks is just too convenient not to use I had already moved my Evernote tasks to Obsidian with the help of the Tasks plugin, but I found out …
: Thank you to all 5K of you! 🎉 A few days ago, my YouTube channel reached a milestone of 5K subscribers. That would never be …
: Heads up! Evernote Legacy is no more. Are you still using Evernote legacy? I suggest you read this post on Evernote’s blog because all …
: The other day, the YouTube algorithm led me into a rabbit hole about devices where we can only do …
: Digital archeology. After a lot of digital archeology using the Way Back Machine, I found the first episode of my first …
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How the Vision Pro caught my attention despite my skepticism
It looks like Apple did it again!
No, I haven’t purchased one and do not intend to do so anytime …
: He was very close to locking himself out of Evernote This is the story of how I helped him save his notes Evernote, like many other companies, lets us …
January 2024
: Will I be able to automatically save my Android photos to Apple Photos? Even though I adore Google Photos and the endless slideshows on the Google displays I have at home …
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Have I landed on a highway?
Yesterday’s landing, deboarding, and departure from the Madeira airport were all pretty much the …
: Choose Evernote instead Being good at something doesn’t mean it’s easy or that everyone will be able to do it. After helping …
: Social media is destroying our personal history I often talk about how starting a YouTube channel meant the end of my podcast, but yesterday, while …
: Goodbye, Maccast The news is from December 2023, but I’m still processing it. It is, honestly, more likely that I am …
: Rabbit OS The Large Action Model (LAM) running on Rabbit OS is a fascinating use of AI. But, if I’m being …
: Heads up! Starting with this post, I’m going to add a little mess to my online presence for a while. …
: There’s no such thing as the perfect App or a magical template Don’t get sucked into the online drama about productivity. Unfortunately, it’s not an App or other …
: Isn't it nice when technology makes things simpler? As I mentioned in yesterday’s article, there are still certain steps to take before I have …
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What inspired me to move from Obsidian Publish to Microblog?
TL;DR: a gateway to a thriving online presence
What if I told you there is a tool that can replace …
: Obsidian's new editor is a big step in the right direction As a user, I enjoy Markdown. However, as an instructor, I almost hate it. Most of my clients find it …
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The first book of 2024
I still prefer eBooks and my Kindle for a multitude of reasons, but bookstores and used bookstores …
December 2023
: Will 2024 be my first year without Evernote? I think it’s fair to say that everyone was a bit astonished when the news broke on the third day of …
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L'arbre des 3 Frontières
Thanks to the Schengen Agreement, I started my day in Luxembourg, visited France for a while, and …
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My travel coffee kit
I still use my original AeroPress to make coffee in my office, and for a long time, it was the one I …
: Back to the Source Revisiting Weaving the Web by Tim Berners-Lee To give you a sense of how long ago I read the book …
: Future-proofing my online presence My thoughts and opinions on ActivityPub and the Fediverse are numerous, and I am already working on …
August 2023
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What went wrong with Evernote? How did we get here?
I expect negative comments on every video or article I publish about Evernote now. Sadly, talking …
: Building your brand out of a domain name TL;DR: Social media is a great space to become known, create authority, and grow your audience, but …
July 2023
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Without experiencing the unknown variables, it’s impossible to organize efficiently
The best way to organize things, whether they’re physical or digital, is to accept the mess for a …
June 2023
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Generations
After helping me fix the issue with the ROM chips a few weeks ago, my son got to play Gremlins on …
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Is your computer truly yours?
It is remarkable how contemporary technology is built around the loss of control over our devices. …
April 2023
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A thoughtful gift for my father.
Before smartphones, my father would always have a pen and notepad like this one in his shirt’s front …
February 2023
: I switched to Google Tasks I’ve recently switched to Google Tasks, and there are a few clues as to why in this post. But …
January 2023
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A captivating and enchanting language
Dogs can’t speak like humans, but they know how to make themselves quite obvious. It is only a …
: This is extremely embarrassing, I lost the Tile, not my keys. The app shows me the circle on the map, pointing me to the approximate position of where it is. I …
: Maybe indirect revenue is not a thing Like most of us, I don’t know much about Twitter’s current situation, but I would like to share my …
December 2022
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Evernote and other technologies I used when I was in Morocco
When we entered the boarding area, my wife realized that she had forgotten her phone. In other …
November 2022
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😮 Oops, I didn’t take my watch off
Remember my video about why I chose a Garmin instead of an Apple Watch? I was sending and painting …
August 2022
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Why not an Apple Watch or Wear OS?
Before the Apple Watch, there was the Pebble (image below). I loved that smartwatch, but the end was …
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Apple IIe not working
The Apple II was the first computer I ever used. This is a IIe I recently got on eBay, but …
May 2022
: Human Driving I lived in this world where most of the cars were self-driving. So much so that I was one of hardly …
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Getting away from the problem for a while often leads to new insights
Taking a break is as important as getting into the flow
It’s my belief most people come here for the …
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Maias' Day 2022
As in so many other countries, the first of May is Labor Day in Portugal. However, there’s also an …
April 2022
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It feels like driving on a highway not wearing a seat belt.
When I arrived at the checkout counter, all the other cashiers were teasing him. I only understood …
July 2021
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Will the world ever get back to how it was before?
Last month, after so many months in lockdown, I finally got fully vaccinated against the Corona-19, …
April 2021
April 2017
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Cool Tricks from One of Brazil’s Evernote Experts
Cool Tricks from One of Brazil’s Evernote Experts 2017-04-28
This article was originally posted on …
January 2017
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Wow, what an amazing view!
She asked me for my name for the cup writing thing and said “Campos”. “That’s my family name,” she …
March 2016
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Where is my red carpet?
Back in the 80s when I was about 14 I boarded a Fokker F27 from TAM Airlines for the first time. The …
January 2016
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It is time to go to Cuba
The fact that President Obama is focusing on reestablishing diplomatic ties with Cuba is a …
July 2015
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Evolution
Can you see the crab?
June 2015
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Goodbye, Boston
I initially planned to work from home, but it didn’t take long for me to start experimenting with …
May 2015
April 2015
January 2015
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First AeroPress Coffee
This is the big mess I made a few days ago, when preparing the first coffee in our new temporary …
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Enjoy!
It’s not a real cork, but the ‘Enjoy’ inscription is a nice touch.
October 2014
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Palo Alto Flash Tour
Another company I was eager to visit this time was Flipboard. I keep a relatively popular magazine …
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Visiting Evernote
I decided to stay in San Francisco for a few more days after the Evernote Conference to visit …
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More present than his other suppliers from across the city
When I began consulting for Amaral Maia Sociedade de Advogados, located over 1,000 km away from me, …
January 2013
: What Technology Wants I found “What Technology Wants” by Kevin Kelly a fascinating read because it beautifully connects …
August 2012
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1 infinite loop
Since I was already nearby, why not take a short trip to Cupertino?
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Evernote Trunk Conference 2012
There are so many good things happening at this moment in my life. Not only am I currently writing a …
January 2010
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MacGyvering a broken suitcase.
The plan was to contrast two realities that couldn’t be further apart by spending a couple of days …
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Very Expensive German beer
This was going to be our first time in Germany, so as we purchased the tickets, I started thinking …
March 2007
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The intricate task of replacing the iBook G4 hard disk.
First, I connected the new disk to the Mac via USB, and with the help of Carbon Copy Cloner, I …
January 2007
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First 15K (using my Nike+iPod hack)
Yesterday, I completed my first 15K!
It was very difficult, and my time was terrible, but I am so …
August 2006
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Nike+iPod hack
Even though I don’t like Nike running shoes, I love running with my iPod, so I got the Nike+iPod …
October 2005
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As far as I can recall, the Macintosh IIsi was my dad’s first home computer.
September 2005
September 2001
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Using the ThinkOutside Stowaway Keyboard to take meeting notes on my Palm.
February 2001
: Palm Tipsheet 15.0 Originally published by Palm Tipsheet. February 2001. In this month’s Palm Tipsheet, guest writer …