You know, what I like most about this channel is the authenticity. No ring lights, no LED lit backgrounds, no stupid facial expressions on the thumbnails, no clickbait titles, etc., just a guy talking about the shit he likes to talk about. Great stuff.
Simplenote is my main note-taking app. It's simple out of the box but can be enhanced with more functions via Markdown and internal links. The tag is similar to label in Gmail in which the tag can become a tag and a folder at the same time.
My favourite note-taking solution is plain text files + syncthings to synchronize the text files in between my devises, including my degoogled android phone. This gives you the freedom to use any text editor you want. I use Kate and VIM on Linux, notepad++ on Windows, etc. Imaging needing a proprietary backend to sync! Directory trees and searching names > tags and "notebooks" anyway. If I need slightly more power, I just write it in Markdown, but I rarely need to. Currently, I have 260 files in my ~/txt folder.
So true about note-taking apps. I'll get settled on something and feel like it is "The Solution", then I somehow feel like it gets messy and i force myself to keep changing. I wish Obsidian was 100% open-source - I love it so much, but I just can't get over the fact that it's not open, being that they sell their Sync Service and could make money off that. I love it so darn much, but I'd love it more if they'd open source it!
Just started using Logseq as an alternative to Obsidian. Open source, multi platform and can sync via git (sorry, it’s electron as well I think, but they made an effort to make it not look like it)
I think they have a CLI version, but idk how the markdown gets there.. I like how in vim at least I get hightlight for headers and bold and italics etc, I also find super annoying having to go to preview mode but then I cannot edit the note anymore until I go out of preview mode...
You forgot to mention the killer feature - It's the only editor that I know of that has a plugin in vim and emacs. I've tried both plugins. For simple stuff vim, simplenote. For complex documentation org mode.
Iotas on the desktop paired with nextcloud, then for the mobile apps I use nextcloud notes. If you need something more advanced, look no further than Qownnotes.
Not enough valuable features to make it worthwhile. The problem is that you can just use Markdown instead. Sync with NextCloud or similar. The only thing that would make a note taking app worth it is "advanced" features like images and drawing, and FOSS is lacking in that department unfortunately
Simplenote is one note taking app I keep using. Simple is good. But true, at times, you could want more. So I have been thinking to use the API in a other (to create) application.
I still don't understand why people keep making these apps. What's wrong with simple vim and plain text? I've got a folder with all my notes, each subject gets its own file, and I add little #tags to navigate to quick spots. If I add one type of note into a file a lot, since vim remembers my place in the most recent files, I'm already there. Of course I could always setup some macros to add a command to the top of a file to remember my position. That might be a fun project to add to my list, number 1002.
My note taking situation is a ... This phrase reminded my of Alien's, let's talk about the bonus situation. :) In addition to simple text files, I also often use a pen and a paper. I wonder how they do the syncing. Do they store data in a DB somewhere on a cloud? What about privacy situation?
Personally, I use Taskade which has Linux clients for both x86 and ARM as well as a Snap. But still, Simplenote is definitely one of my top favourites along with Joplin.
I actually prefer applications that do not sync. Do one thing and do it well. I just use marktext and I let syncthing handle 100% of my synchronizing tasks, it simplifies traffic monitoring and I know none of my stuff is on someone else's server.
For taking notes, I've used Google Docs to take all my notes down for the work I did that day to close out at the end (I know, propietary software, but hear me out). With Google docs, I can take down my notes on my Linux laptop, and pull them up on my work laptop (which is a Windows computer). If something like Simplenote is able to cross-platform, I would more than likely use it.
Simolenote "IS" cross platform. I use it in my mobiles (Android) on my laptops (windows and Linux) and it's available in a web browser if needed. How much more cross platform do you need?
Notion. Best free notetaking app on the market by a very, very large margin. The capabilities for free accounts are honestly ridiculous. Got everything from templates, to synced databases, to PDF/Github/Dropbox/etc inline embeds, to AI assistance. Proprietary though.
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What happened with nb (the cli tool)? i remember you were actually quite happy with it, or at least you said so during that review video.
@@lovebaranus9800 it's good but not a great mobile solution
try cherrytree
You know, what I like most about this channel is the authenticity. No ring lights, no LED lit backgrounds, no stupid facial expressions on the thumbnails, no clickbait titles, etc., just a guy talking about the shit he likes to talk about. Great stuff.
yes, that matters to me a lot. authenticity
Simplenote is my main note-taking app. It's simple out of the box but can be enhanced with more functions via Markdown and internal links. The tag is similar to label in Gmail in which the tag can become a tag and a folder at the same time.
My favourite note-taking solution is plain text files + syncthings to synchronize the text files in between my devises, including my degoogled android phone. This gives you the freedom to use any text editor you want. I use Kate and VIM on Linux, notepad++ on Windows, etc. Imaging needing a proprietary backend to sync! Directory trees and searching names > tags and "notebooks" anyway. If I need slightly more power, I just write it in Markdown, but I rarely need to. Currently, I have 260 files in my ~/txt folder.
Do you know any app for linux that has bold, italic and sublime text feature? I'm looking for markdown as well
thank you! I had been searching for the answer to something for ages and your video explained it so well!
So true about note-taking apps. I'll get settled on something and feel like it is "The Solution", then I somehow feel like it gets messy and i force myself to keep changing.
I wish Obsidian was 100% open-source - I love it so much, but I just can't get over the fact that it's not open, being that they sell their Sync Service and could make money off that. I love it so darn much, but I'd love it more if they'd open source it!
Matt, this camera positioning is so, SO much better! 😃👍
Just started using Logseq as an alternative to Obsidian. Open source, multi platform and can sync via git (sorry, it’s electron as well I think, but they made an effort to make it not look like it)
Can you access it from a browser?
Useful overview, thanks!
I think they have a CLI version, but idk how the markdown gets there.. I like how in vim at least I get hightlight for headers and bold and italics etc, I also find super annoying having to go to preview mode but then I cannot edit the note anymore until I go out of preview mode...
I'm sitting here contemplating all the 3"x5" cards on my desk....
You forgot to mention the killer feature - It's the only editor that I know of that has a plugin in vim and emacs. I've tried both plugins. For simple stuff vim, simplenote. For complex documentation org mode.
Iotas on the desktop paired with nextcloud, then for the mobile apps I use nextcloud notes.
If you need something more advanced, look no further than Qownnotes.
Vimwiki+Syncthing+Markor is my combination. No need for messy GUI, just plain text and simple sync between PC and phone.
Do you have a substitute for Vimwiki?
@@sairos4057 Anything that uses plain text. I just happen to use Vim as my editor.
what if you to access your notes from a computer that you don’t own? For example, a university or employer’s computer?
Not enough valuable features to make it worthwhile.
The problem is that you can just use Markdown instead. Sync with NextCloud or similar.
The only thing that would make a note taking app worth it is "advanced" features like images and drawing, and FOSS is lacking in that department unfortunately
How to paste on Simplenote
Simplenote is one note taking app I keep using. Simple is good. But true, at times, you could want more. So I have been thinking to use the API in a other (to create) application.
Needed this.
Highly opinionated but also informative too.
I still don't understand why people keep making these apps. What's wrong with simple vim and plain text? I've got a folder with all my notes, each subject gets its own file, and I add little #tags to navigate to quick spots. If I add one type of note into a file a lot, since vim remembers my place in the most recent files, I'm already there. Of course I could always setup some macros to add a command to the top of a file to remember my position. That might be a fun project to add to my list, number 1002.
I hate that markdown style as well. The NextCloud Android app is the same and it drives me nuts
My note taking situation is a ... This phrase reminded my of Alien's, let's talk about the bonus situation. :) In addition to simple text files, I also often use a pen and a paper. I wonder how they do the syncing. Do they store data in a DB somewhere on a cloud? What about privacy situation?
You tried Joplin? Can sync with Dropbox
but no browser access :(
Personally, I use Taskade which has Linux clients for both x86 and ARM as well as a Snap. But still, Simplenote is definitely one of my top favourites along with Joplin.
I actually prefer applications that do not sync. Do one thing and do it well. I just use marktext and I let syncthing handle 100% of my synchronizing tasks, it simplifies traffic monitoring and I know none of my stuff is on someone else's server.
For me I was trying to find an app that is very basic way of keeping notes. This one being so simple is exactly what I am looking for
Sorry Matt. I guess it is back to the drawing board. Glad you are feeling better. It would have been better if it was written in Rust.
So it's Google Keep. Without colors of notes.
Are you complaining that an app called simple note is missing features?
For taking notes, I've used Google Docs to take all my notes down for the work I did that day to close out at the end (I know, propietary software, but hear me out). With Google docs, I can take down my notes on my Linux laptop, and pull them up on my work laptop (which is a Windows computer). If something like Simplenote is able to cross-platform, I would more than likely use it.
Simolenote "IS" cross platform. I use it in my mobiles (Android) on my laptops (windows and Linux) and it's available in a web browser if needed. How much more cross platform do you need?
@@jinianwilde6612 If it works roughly the same way I'm using Google Docs, I'd be thrilled.
SimpleNote is not bad, but StandardNote is even better :)
Actually looks like a viable option for me 🤔🤔🤔
Use obsidian game changer🎉
It’s trash
Thanks
Notion is the best
I use a notebook...... you know,, paper. Sometimes "old school" is best.
Trerrible
Notion. Best free notetaking app on the market by a very, very large margin. The capabilities for free accounts are honestly ridiculous. Got everything from templates, to synced databases, to PDF/Github/Dropbox/etc inline embeds, to AI assistance. Proprietary though.
Never suggest Notion to linux guys. You will spend too much time tweaking your setup than actually doing any work.
@@mentalmarvin Lol, that does sound a lot like Linux in general. Something something great power great responsibility