Hi! I'm Robert J. P. Oberg. "A Fading Thought" is the space where I explore ideas on creativity, inspiration, apps, technology, art, handwriting, photography, cinema, productivity, personal knowledge management, personal personal development, and whatever else random things I can think of... :)
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This is really cool. Thanks for putting this together. I'll be sure to give it a try. At 2:18, what's the name of the tool you use to navigate with the mouse? It looks interesting.
@@afadingthought Thank you for sharing the tool. I have been keeping an eye on this type of tool as it is an efficiency hack. I can think of four other alternatives that can achieve similar outcomes. 1. Charmstone mac app 2. Pie Menu mac app 3. "Resize on hover floating menu" from BetterTouchTool 4. TourBox TourMenu, this one requires its hardware to work.
@@linux4960 I purchased Charmstone (but don't use it anymore), and I also have BetterTouchTool (which is very powerful). The outcome or actions can be similar, but when it comes to user experience and flexibility I haven't found found anything that comes close to Kando for mouse-only. I use it as an app launcher, app switcher, with it I control Yabai (windows manager), I trigger Keyboard Maestro macros, Alfred, Workflows, Bettertouchtool Presets, etc. I usually prefer to use keyboard for getting around my system... but Kando basically ports that power to my mouse, and for free :)
@@afadingthought Thank you for the detailed reply. It seems like it's a powerful tool. I will definitely give it a try. The moment I saw your first video, I immediately subscribed! The content matched my needs. Thank you! I've purchased BetterTouchTool and Keyboard Maestro too, and never regret it. For the spotlight-like tool, I use Raycast. I know both of them are great, but that time when I was looking for this kind of tool, Raycast had received a lot of recommendations and exposure.
This is great, thanks for the video - I still can't find the use-case for Dropover :( But I'll still buy it based on this video. I"d love for you to make a video on PopClip if you can :) No pressure.
Hi! I've tried to be as detailed as possible in the documentation, but if there's anything specific you need to know let me know. You will need to have JQ installed (so you probably need to install homebrew first). If you have an Open AI API it actually is super simple to setup, at least for simple quick chats on dialogs-you only need the api token and choose a custom folder. Still, though, you do need JQ or it won't work. github.com/ognistik/kiki-ai-workflow ... you also need Alfred's powerpack, by the way.
Amazing video! What's the keyboard shortcut to activate the search on a Dropover shelf (i.e. at 4:35)? I remember activating it once and now I can't figure out what the shortcut for it is.
Thank you so much for your insightful videos and the incredible work you do on this channel. I recently came across the documentary film "The Impact" (2024), which delves into critical global issues such as geopolitical conflicts, terrorism, and societal manipulation. The topics it covers are extremely relevant and urgent for our understanding of the current world situation. I believe your expertise would bring an invaluable perspective to this film. Could you please consider commenting on, analyzing, or breaking down at least a segment of "The Impact"? It would be immensely beneficial to hear your thoughts on the themes discussed in the documentary and how they resonate with the ongoing global issues we face today. Your analysis would not only help in understanding the film better but also enhance our comprehension of these pressing matters. Thank you once again for all your exceptional work, and I hope to hear your insights on this important documentary soon!
Thank you, Robert! It means a lot to me to see that you still really like NocFree Lite! I look forward to being able to meet you again in the future :)
This is really great, thank you! How would one move the *[OPEN IN READWISE | UPDATE]* buttons to the header of the note? I feel like they'd be more useful there, especially if you have a lot of highlights already in the note and need to update.
Hi! Thank you for the suggestion! While testing this change I realized that an update on the Shortcuts app seems to have introduced a bug that was preventing me to update the Bear using the Shortut. I found a workaround and updated the shortcut in the original article (if you need it). On regards to the change you mention, the easiest would be to just move those links just below the title. Nothing is affected by doing this, but anywhere else can cause issues that need more modifications. You have to go inside the Shortcut setup and all the way to the bottom make sure it looks like this: substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d082d7d-cd68-4f40-99e0-f6460a5bedb4_1336x421.jpeg
For Imgur I'm using what I mention at 06:57. Keyboard Maestro finds the shelf, right-clicks it to access the context menu, types 'copy imgur', press return, and brings my mouse back to its original position. It all happens so fast I barely notice it.
I listened to your talk on an in-flight programme recently and then I listened again. Great system and ideas. Thank you for sharing. Glad I found you here: I have a lot to learn!
Hi Robert, I hope you are doing great. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge with us. I'm trying to learn a few things. I know you are using Bear, do you know if this workflow works with Obsidian?
Hi! I haven't tested on Obsidian, but (assuming you are asking about the markdown chat feature) if obsidian can copy markdown line dividers like --- without replacing or adding characters, like I mention on 16:19 , I don't know why it wouldn't work. Other than the markdown features, though, the workflow just uses dialogues and normal copy paste functionality which is not app-dependent. If you encounter any issues let me know and will try to help! When I have chance I plan to do more videos explaining the entire functionality of this workflow and more walk throughs
I've been using BetterTouchTool for years and I never knew about the Send Shortcut to Application feature. That's awesome for the exact example you used of Spotify. Thank You!
thanks! one problem I am facing is when I create the Alfred workflow the workflow opens the shortcut but I then have to enter the text in the shortcut pop up, it doesnt come in my inbox note directly from the Alfred prompt... any idea?
It probably means you are not sending the correct input to the Shortcut with the Applescript in the Workflow, or you are sending an empty input. You can check this on the Shortcuts side yourself by setting it to "if there's no input" to "continue" and as the first action, showing an alert that tell you the actual Input... that should tell you what you are actually sending (or not) to the Shortcut from Alfred. I do have an updated version of the Shortcut and workflow so you may want to check that out if you haven't already, and it does a few more complex things: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0HYgtd2ojIg.html
Kakuno is great for practicing (and writing) Palmer script. It performs way better than a pen of it's cost would be expected to, holds a lot of ink if you get the con70 converter. It's a genuinely fine line, reminiscent of a dip-pen hairline, though not quite. Haven't used the Pilot, but it does seem to give the right amount of shading for Spencerian. It can't give an oblique-holder experience... and I have to wonder if it's really worth it, the extreme expense (to me) of the Falcon just to be able to do the script in a non-historical way because you don't like dip nibs. Or to be able to do Spencerian on the go, I guess, which is certainly an attraction.
I just see it more like a separate skillset. It won't stop you from being able to write with finger movement (which is what we are mostly using when writing print), but it can rather teach you how to use other muscles-muscles that make it much more comfortable to write. I very rarely write in print these days, but when I do I notice that it's still the same bad as it was before haha... it also makes me realize how much more comfortable writing with muscular movement is.
Your accent makes this video 100x better 🤣 Seriously check out paste bot you can seperate all of your stuff into different groups instead of 1 long list.
Hey, I recently finished one of your Udemy courses and found it convenient and informative. I was wondering if there are any significant differences between your courses on Udemy and Skillshare.
Hi there! The main difference is that Skillshare encourages teachers to include a project for students to upload, promoting more interaction within the community. For Udemy, I've-mostly-adapted this by suggesting students create projects to track their own progress, as the platform lacks a built-in system for this. Skillshare also allows me to reference external content a bit more, especially in intro videos. I prefer Skillshare as a platform overall, but content-wise the classes are pretty much the same :)
Hi Robert: Thanks for doing this. Unfortunately when i am running the shortcut i am getting an error "Conversion error: get dictionary value failed because shortcuts couldn't convert from rich text to dictionary."
Hi! The only way I can replicate this error is when I have something on my clipboard that is something else other than the url to the RW book. Are you sharing to the Shortcut directly from Safari? if you are on a different browser then you do have to make sure you only have the URL on plain text on your clipboard.
Great video! I have a question: If you change a highlight in Readwise, doesn't it conflict with the hightlight in Reader? I mean, what would happen if you change the highlight in Reader once it has already been changed in Readwise?
Sync is currently one-way only (from Reader -> Readwise), so modifying the highlight on Readwise doesn't change anything back on Reader. They are still somehow "connected", since I can easily link back to the original source in Reader from within Readwise, but the highlight itself doesn't create conflict.
Thank you. Having some issue using this Workflow. For instance, I didn't get any feedback after "Kiki Chat". Alfred window just closes with no output. Any idea?
Hi! Do you see any error popup? The "Kiki Chat" keyword does require an input right in there, unlike the presets, if empty it will show an error in a popup. If you did an AI request and got nothing back, try it while opening the debugger mode (CMD + D), do you see any error there? Also, how did you set it up? Did you fill up all the services? only one? or which model name? All of this can help me help you :)
@@afadingthought Thank you for your support. I don't get any error, it doesn't matter if I write text in Kiki Chat or not. I hit "enter" and the Alfred window disappears. I just set the OpenAI API string and the Kiki folder, using 3.5 model. I will have a look to debugger ASAP but please in the meantime if you have ideas just let me know. Maybe I can send you a screencast in some way... Thank you so much!
@@francescofornaro I just did a quick recording for you where I go over the most basic setup (as you have it) and give you a few ideas of what to check. In summary, it could be JQ, curl, or something within your system (which will most likely appear in Alfred's debugger). Do make sure that you have your API token written correctly and without any misspellings as that could also be it. Here's a clip for you (will be live for a week): dropover.cloud/8d8d80#9dbb5674-cb78-4002-a727-9f17f87f1be8
@@afadingthought Hi, now it worked. Basically I installed Homebrew via Terminal, then I installed JQ as well and after that Kiki works. Let me thank you so much for your support!
Hi Robert I hope you don't mind a question. I can't make the Apple shortcut to be called as you have show us when you select a text via a shortcut! Any clue please? Thanks
Hi! Is it the one for Bear and Alfred? This one: afadingthought.substack.com/p/note-taking-with-bear-and-alfred . One thing that has changed since I shared that Shortcut is that users have to go into the Shortcuts app Settings menu, go to the Advanced tab and select "Allow Running Scripts." This is necessary because the Shortcut uses AppleScript to grab the name of the source app where text is selected. This is the one thing that I can think of, but if this doesn't fix it for you let me know, and if there's any error messages that'd also help.
@@afadingthought ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0HYgtd2ojIg.htmlsi=yynu8cLoGYzBuw3V&t=160 you are calling an Apple shortcut if I understood well? that's the one. When you say I use a shortcut that what's you mean Robert?
I try to add comments both for advanced users and for myself (it definitely helps with memory whenever I need to fix or modify something). I'm also very thankful to other Shortcut creators who add comments, as it's been a huge learning resource :) Glad you find this useful!
Have you tried to incorporate in that workflow Go2mail utility too? I am a big fan of Readwise, and using a Go2Mail just few days as a step before for capturing purposes is really helpful, before i do any kind of saving notes or highlights... I still experimenting with their trial, but so far its really works well 😊
Excellent video. Please do make a video about your reader shortcut. It looks like an outstanding and useful idea. I agree with you that the best way to remember content is to interact with it multiple times. Also, your IDEA methodology is a good MEME 👌for your idea processing workflow.
Thank you so much! I am glad you find this useful. I just published a video on the Shortcut (it's for Readwise-the highlights manager-and not Reader though): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sJ4JWAv8xao.html
Hi thanks! I tried Omnivore a while back and found it great for the 'Read-it-Later' functionality. I also remember it having an awesome TTS. However, from my understanding, it doesn't offer the Highlights Review & spaced repetition capabilities that drew me to Readwise as a Highlights Manager-actually, I haven't found this feature in any other app but it's now an integral part of my system. It does get confusing because Readwise (the highlights manager) and Readwise Reader are two separate things. I wonder now if Omnivore provides a similar highlights review workflow... may be time for me to check it out again.
What strikes me every time you share content either on your newsletter, your Skillshare courses or here is the kindness & will to educate honestly. It's a rare quality, I wish all teachers would need. Thanks for all your work, it will last!
Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot! I'll continue trying to provide valuable and thoughtful information to the best of my abilities :)
Hey guys! You can sign up for Readwise with this link and get a 60 day trial (double the usual): ishortn.ink/readwise or check out Reader: ishortn.ink/reader Check out my follow-up video on the Shortcut to integrate Readwise with Bear: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sJ4JWAv8xao.html
I really enjoy your videos 👌🏻but in this case I just don't get your workflow and find it very complicated. I have tried Readwise for some times now but have never worked it out. I always end back with Instapaper which I send articles, videos etc. to for read it later. When I then go to Instapaper (which I also can mail content to), I do the reading and distilling there. If I don't need the article or whatever any more, I just delete it. If I want to save it for later, I send it to Bear which I use as PKM system. Maybe it's just me but I just can't see the idea with Readwise but so far it seems like a tool that makes things more complicated rather than the opposite 😉 Would love to hear your thought on my perspective and if I just need to give Readwise more time 😉
Hi! I totally get where you're coming from about Readwise seeming complicated at first. It took me a while to get used to it too, especially with the addition of their read-it-later app, Reader. The options, features, and customization available (in Reader) can be quite overwhelming. The name shared by both apps makes everything a bit more confusing. The main thing I wanted to highlight (no pun intended!) in my video was the Highlights Review feature in Readwise. Even if you prefer using Instapaper or Pocket for reading and saving articles, I think this feature is worth checking out because I haven’t found it anywhere else. It uses spaced repetition to resurface your highlights at optimal times, helping you remember and engage with the ideas you've saved. For me, this has just been HUGE in terms of interacting with my highlights in a more active way. Before trying to get the hang of Readwise I was only seeing articles or interacting with them at the document level, but doing this layered highlighting (inspired by Tiago Forte's progressive summarization technique) together with the “Highlights Review” has allowed me to see connections between individual ideas from different sources that I might not have noticed otherwise. In a way Readwise is a tool that has allowed me to take distilling to a level I just couldn’t before. It has also allowed me to interact with notes or highlights that would otherwise would have just stayed untouched or forgotten inside Bear. Of course, everyone's workflow is different, and what works for me might not be the best fit for you. If you do decide to give Readwise another try, I'd suggest focusing on the Highlights Review and seeing if it adds value to your PKM process. And if not, no worries - stick with what works for you! Thanks again for watching and for sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to discuss this stuff!
Thank you so much for making this video. I was wondering about the Elabo and the subtlety is exquisite. I enjoy the way you make fair and conscious comparisons. Keep up the fantastic work!
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