After installing Obsidian on my Supernote I can clearly see that the battery it is draining faster. It’s not substantial, like going down in a few hours or days, but it’s definitely draining a little faster. It could also be because I’ve been trying and testing so many new things lately.
There are some settings that I can change on Syncthing to improve the situation, but before I go that route, I’ll give it a few weeks under normal use conditions to see how it performs.
Stay tuned. I will keep you updated.
I love it when things are as simple as possible, but it took me a while to realize that simplicity only flourishes when I work in a messy and cluttered environment. It’s like if I have to try out every single option just to know what is technically possible and, only then, I can start to simplify.
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I ended yesterday’s video telling you I had an idea that got me really excited. Actually, it’s a plan that combines two visions into one. First of all, I realized that instead of doing all the complicated maneuvers to synchronize only my Action Containers, I could create and synchronize a new vault just for my Action Containers and keep everything else, including the Timeline, in the current vault.
When it comes time to move a file to the Timeline, I can do so using the computer file system. This will have no impact on the way the Timeline System works, and I may be able to come up with an automation in the future to move completed actions to the Timeline on the other vault.
The second part of the plan is to put this new vault in the Supernote SD card. This not only keeps me from using all the Supernote internal storage space with my vault, but also opens up countless possibilities. I’ll show some of them in more detail in an upcoming video, but here’s an example.
Imagine that I sketched a project on Supernote and wanted to add that to a note on Obsidian. In the past, I would have to synchronize the image using Google Drive, for example, then, on my computer, drag it to Obsidian. I can now do it right there on the Supernote.
It’s just a matter of exporting it as a PNG and saving it to the folder where my Obsidian vault is. This will make it instantly available to use on Obsidian, which, in turn, will also synchronize with my computer and phone. Mind-blowing!
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, but it is totally feasible.
Before we start, I have some disclaimers.
I am not a developer, and I have only a rough understanding of what is actually happening when following the steps below. I’m simply sharing what I learned researching online. It worked for me, but you should always do your research.
As for the Android apps, please be careful with what you are installing. Apps downloaded from the Internet, known as APKs, are not being checked by the Google Play Store.
So, if you decide to follow the steps below, know that you are doing it at your own risk. And make sure you have a backup of your Supernote before starting.
Sometimes doing things on a Mac is much harder than it is on a PC/Win. Today, I was finally able to sideload #Obsidian onto my #Supernote. Meaning that we’ll soon have some fun installing and testing the Minimal theme on it as well.
When I start working with a new client, I already know their main objective, but I always like to know what their specific concerns are. Most of them mention they want to create automations.
It is interesting to me that some people view automations as a way to solve problems, instead of simply using them as another tool. I am not opposed to its use, but a well-thought-out Kanban board with a thoughtful approach is all that is needed most of the time.
And it just happened again. When I asked today’s client if he was still interested in creating automations, he said no.
It’s November 4th, and I published four videos. Based on the numbers, it appears that my December challenge is doing well. The problem is the current production pace. Each video is taking me a long time to finish. But I’m not giving up so easily.