119. Jinyun Quarries 中
The cover photo is a short clip I took last year at an abandoned quarry in Jinyun, Lishui. It’s called “Jinyun Quarries.” Jinyun is a beautiful city in Zhejiang—great mountains, rivers, and famous Shaobing (clay oven rolls).
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Technical Related
Modern Lazy Loading & Async Image Decoding
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/_tctOen1NM9f_mHQFClBsA
A comprehensive look at optimizing image performance and user experience using the latest web standards and browser features.
Announcing TypeScript 5.0 RC
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/typescript/announcing-typescript-5-0-rc/
This major release aims to make TypeScript smaller, simpler, and faster while introducing several new features.
The Evolution of Frontend Build Tools
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/o8B8HAczZtIZM8V_HHwNqg
A great historical overview of how frontend build tools have evolved from simple scripts to complex modern systems.
Trending Tools
Shots: Elegant Screenshot Mockups
https://shots.so/
A beautifully designed tool (that’s surprisingly free) for creating professional mockups of screenshots. it supports various devices like iPhones and Macs with a very polished interface.
Poe: Aggregate AI Chat Platform
https://poe.com/
A platform that brings together Sage, ChatGPT, Claude, and more. it has both web and iOS versions for easy multi-model access.
RSSHub Radar: Discover RSS Feeds Easily
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/rsshub-radar/kefjpfngnndepjbopdmoebkipbgkggaa
A browser extension that instantly detects if the site you’re visiting has an RSS feed, making it incredibly easy to subscribe to your favorite feeds.
Pake: Polished ChatGPT Desktop App
https://github.com/tw93/Pake
I’ve updated my ChatGPT desktop bundle. it’s much cleaner now and works flawlessly with system proxies. using it with a Raycast shortcut is much faster than the web version.
Just Looking Around
ChatGPT in the Countyside
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/zDWD0YkrH6UVXMiXPe6S5A
A story about how young people in small Chinese towns are using AI to outperform their colleagues and save themselves from the “sea of reports.”
Escaping the “Addicted to Recommendation” Loop
https://sspai.com/post/78601
An alternative way to approach digital life, featuring tips on how to disable or manage personalized recommendations in popular apps to regain control of your attention.
Modern Marriage Costs in 2023
A reflection on the traditional and modern views of “bride prices” and why parental open-mindedness is more important than ever.