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  1. What Is A Secure Note-Taking App?

    I've been using Google's Keep Notes for all my note-taking, but I would like to shift away from that and use an app that is more secure. I've heard of Notion and Evernote but I'm not sure about...

    I've been using Google's Keep Notes for all my note-taking, but I would like to shift away from that and use an app that is more secure. I've heard of Notion and Evernote but I'm not sure about their level of security/encryption. Any suggestions?

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  2. Comment on Tildes Book Club check in Feb 8 2024 - How are things going? in ~books

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    I put the book on hold at the library and it's now ready for pick-up. I intend to grab it tomorrow and start reading :)

    I put the book on hold at the library and it's now ready for pick-up. I intend to grab it tomorrow and start reading :)

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  3. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Recently, I finished I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing by Maya Angelou and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The books were interesting reads and I enjoyed the storytelling of both authors. (I'm...

    Recently, I finished I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing by Maya Angelou and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The books were interesting reads and I enjoyed the storytelling of both authors. (I'm actually thinking of starting a blog for fun where I review/discuss/analyze the books that I've read, but I'm still trying to work out the details of that.)

    As for my following reads, I was considering Gather Together in My Name, also by Maya Angelou, as it's the second book in her autobiography series. Then there's the Tildes Book Club book, Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. It's the first book to be discussed (in early March) so I think I'll be reading that as well.

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  4. Comment on Blogging recommendations? in ~tech

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    Thank you, I'll check those guides out! I've heard of GitHub, but I haven't gotten a chance to click around and actually use it. I'm currently working through the Full Stack Engineer path on...

    Thank you, I'll check those guides out!

    I've heard of GitHub, but I haven't gotten a chance to click around and actually use it. I'm currently working through the Full Stack Engineer path on Codecademy and am at the section about 'Developing Websites Locally' and 'Deploying Websites' so I think most of what you talked about will make more sense once I get through that, but I think I get the gist of what you're saying.

  5. Comment on Blogging recommendations? in ~tech

  6. Comment on Blogging recommendations? in ~tech

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    If I struggle to figure out how to host via GitHub I'll definitely check this out! Thank you!

    If I struggle to figure out how to host via GitHub I'll definitely check this out! Thank you!

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  7. Comment on Blogging recommendations? in ~tech

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    Noted, thank you! I'll look more into hosting using GitHub.

    Noted, thank you! I'll look more into hosting using GitHub.

  8. Comment on Blogging recommendations? in ~tech

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    I haven't heard of Jekyll, but I will look into it, thank you! I'm still new to coding so it might be a bit tricky for me, but once I familiarize myself with markdown and/or GitHub is it alright...

    I haven't heard of Jekyll, but I will look into it, thank you!
    I'm still new to coding so it might be a bit tricky for me, but once I familiarize myself with markdown and/or GitHub is it alright if I reach out to get more information about Jekyll/ask questions?

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  9. Comment on Blogging recommendations? in ~tech

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    Awesome thank you! I've actually been learning to code so this is perfect! It never crossed my mind to start a blog via GitHub. Do you have any tips/pointers for getting my blog up and running...

    Awesome thank you! I've actually been learning to code so this is perfect! It never crossed my mind to start a blog via GitHub.
    Do you have any tips/pointers for getting my blog up and running (I'm still relatively new to coding) or direct me somewhere that could answer any questions I have?

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  10. Comment on Tildes Book Club spring schedule (Updated Feb 2, 2:19 UTC) in ~books

  11. Comment on Tildes Book Club spring schedule (Updated Feb 2, 2:19 UTC) in ~books

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    I know that the titles are unique enough that it's hard to pick up the wrong book, but would you be able to put the authors for each of the books listed just to avoid any mix ups?

    I know that the titles are unique enough that it's hard to pick up the wrong book, but would you be able to put the authors for each of the books listed just to avoid any mix ups?

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  12. Comment on Did the future already happen? - The paradox of time in ~science

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    Just finished watching this video by Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell and was curious about what people thought. How do you see time?

    Just finished watching this video by Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell and was curious about what people thought. How do you see time?

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  13. What is something someone has said that stuck with you?

    One time I asked someone what they thought about the phrase "people are temporary" and it ended with them telling me: I don't like saying goodbye to people because I don't know if it's going to be...

    One time I asked someone what they thought about the phrase "people are temporary" and it ended with them telling me:

    I don't like saying goodbye to people because I don't know if it's going to be the last time.

    That just stuck with me and really got me thinking how precious our time is.

    54 votes
  14. What has helped you improve your relationships?

    Be it books, advice, tips, quotes, movies, activities, etc. Just anything that might've stuck and gave a new perspective on how to approach relationships. Specifically looking for things to help...

    Be it books, advice, tips, quotes, movies, activities, etc. Just anything that might've stuck and gave a new perspective on how to approach relationships.

    Specifically looking for things to help improve relationships with family (parents & siblings), but honestly advice for any relationship is welcome (friends, partners, etc.).

    Also thoughts on how/when to address topics such as mental health, diagnoses and sexuality or if they should be addressed at all.

    Thanks

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  15. What are some good questions for self-reflection?

    With the year and decade coming to an end, I wanted to do a self interview/reflection. I'm basically looking for questions that address the past, present and future. Questions that help reflect or...

    With the year and decade coming to an end, I wanted to do a self interview/reflection. I'm basically looking for questions that address the past, present and future. Questions that help reflect or set goals are nice, but anything goes really. This was inspired by Vanity Fair's yearly interview with Billie Eilish, but I also love reflecting on the past and need for structure by setting goals for the future. Plus what better time to do this with the new year and decade coming up?

    What I'd like to do is ask myself these questions on a yearly basis, but this one might be longer as I'd put questions that will address things 5 & 10 years from now.

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  16. Comment on Where are you from? in ~talk

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    Born in the Philippines, but raised in Canada

    Born in the Philippines, but raised in Canada

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  17. How did you come across Tildes?

    Just got curious as to how other people ended up here. Personally, I came across Tildes through random searching on the internet (ADHD) and then learned more about it through Reddit. That said, as...

    Just got curious as to how other people ended up here. Personally, I came across Tildes through random searching on the internet (ADHD) and then learned more about it through Reddit. That said, as a follow up question - What site or platform do you use the most?

    Haven't been here long, but I can already tell that there's a great community here and it's a site I will frequent the most. Plus I like the simplicity/layout and the intentions of the developers.

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