Digital Tools I Wish Existed (2019)
The article highlights challenges in managing digital content, emphasizing the need for effective tools for organization, retrieval, and integration, advocating for a more interconnected approach to personal data management.
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The article discusses the challenges faced in managing digital content and the desire for more effective tools to streamline the process of discovering, organizing, and sharing information. The author highlights the overwhelming influx of content from various sources and formats, leading to difficulties in retention and prioritization. Key issues include the need for better queue management for incoming content, a universal system for tracking reading lists, and enhanced functionality in document readers and media players. The author expresses a wish for a centralized search interface that can access all digital interactions, allowing for efficient retrieval of information. The piece emphasizes the importance of seamless integration and user-friendly design in digital tools to enhance engagement and understanding. The author concludes by advocating for a more interconnected approach to personal data and digital content management, suggesting that the development of such tools is overdue.
- The author experiences challenges in managing a high volume of digital content.
- There is a desire for tools that improve content organization and retrieval.
- A universal system for reading lists and better document readers is needed.
- The importance of seamless integration and user-friendly design in digital tools is emphasized.
- The author advocates for a more interconnected approach to personal data management.
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9 commentsThen you can decide which content you should spend more of your time on.
Not nearly complete, but an idea I had even before I found out about it. And kinda similar what Apple is attempting with iOS18 and Apple AI.
Apple letting you out of the walled garden? Forget about it. Google letting anyone else use their data? How about 3 more soon-to-be-killed products instead of a proper API.
Not to mention you need a rewrite of the DMCA in order to complete this.
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