187. Opening Lotus 中
The cover photo was taken over the weekend at a lotus field behind the Gexiang Metro Station parking lot in Hangzhou. The sunset lighting was fantastic. I captured lotuses in various stages: “I’m closed off,” “I’m starting to open,” and “I’m fully open.” Hahaha, here’s one almost fully open.
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Trending Tools
AlternativeTo: Find software alternatives
https://alternativeto.net/
I didn’t realize there were so many types of software until I found AlternativeTo. you can use it to find open-source alternatives to paid software or find a better-performing option for a tool you need.
Pearcleaner: Open-source Mac app uninstaller
https://itsalin.com/appInfo/?id=pearcleaner
This open-source uninstaller is exactly what I needed—a free alternative to App Cleaner & Uninstaller. it’s fast, clean, and minimalist. Give it a try.
App Store & Google Play Screenshot Templates
https://www.figma.com/community/file/1393623259361383910
These screenshot templates are well-designed and the Figma source files are easy to use.
Technical Learning
Exploring JavaScript (ES2024 Edition)
https://exploringjs.com/js/book/index.html
This free online edition of “Exploring JavaScript” is perfect for front-end beginners with some English proficiency. it’s very up-to-date and comprehensive.
Interview with Luma AI Chief Scientist: Believing in Multimodal Scaling Law
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/waH6Vudo2uybXQZ8S4dwsQ
Luma AI is impressive—starting from NeRF and recently releasing the Dream Machine video model. this interview is a good read.
Random Notes
Barcelona 1992 Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the Barcelona 1992 Paralympics was so cool—archer Antonio Rebollo lit the torch with a flaming arrow.
Random Talk: Using gaps to work efficiently and prioritizing important tasks
I’ve developed a habit that works every time: using small gaps during chores to quickly finish upcoming tasks, and prioritizing things that cause the most anxiety. it saves time and feels great.
For example, while cooking, you can clean up the stove or rinse the dishes you’ll need soon. After making coffee, immediately dump the grounds and rinse the portafilter instead of letting it sit. immediately washing your cup after drinking makes the final cleanup much faster and prevents tasks from piling up.
Similarly at work: identifies the urgent, important task that would cause anxiety if left until the last day, and just do it NOW. set a deadline, like “finish before leaving today,” so you don’t have to think about it tomorrow. your happiness level will increase significantly.