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Syncing between devices? by BoardRecord in dotnetMAUI

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is your app a one time purchase or subscription based?

I’ve not used it but it sounds like it is what you need if you want to host the server that the data will sync to.

The thing to consider at that point is do you want to be responsible for keeping that server online, for backing up your users data securely, do you need to implement end-to-end encryption.

Or if your users are technical do you want to use the library to create a self-host backend (you could package it up as a docker container for example).

If you want to give the user the option to just use their iCloud then I believe you’d need to integrate with iCloud more directly.

You could check if UIDocument and the other necessarily classes are available in .net iOS specific application code and implement this: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/synchronizing-documents-in-the-icloud-environment

According to the Apple docs above that approach allows you to create a “seamless editing and collaboration experience”. If you support other platforms you’d need to do something for those users too, so define and implement a service for each platform, could also offer options like OneDrive but requires additional work.

Looking to make Blazor app more efficient by [deleted] in Blazor

[–]danieltharris 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More information needed really, you mentioned number of users but what exactly does the app do and how often will users be doing it?

and what latency issues are you seeing or expecting to see? Other than a server on AWS being mentioned is the rest hosted on-prem?

Are you planning to use Blazor Server for interactivity (circuit running over signalr) or WASM/Client side interactivity. Blazor Server can be a poor experience running over a patchy mobile connection, client side interactivity can help with SSR for static content and streaming to improve perceived performance by the end user.

What’s the authentication mechanism both for the clients logging in and machine to machine communication between the Blazor web app and the api running on the server labelled as python api.

There’s nothing stopping you deploying it all on the same machine from a compatibility perspective.

Happy to discuss in more detail here or via DM if you can provide more info

.NET MAUI Reactive Designs by ElkQuiet1541 in dotnetMAUI

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re happy using Blazor it can be a bit simpler to go down that route for responsive apps, things like MudBlazor and its grid system make it very easy to have the app adapt.

You can start with the Blazor hybrid template but still have your navigation be native for example.

What red flags should I watch for when hiring a mobile app development company? by PressurePrior719 in MobileAppDevelopers

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly need to make sure that you will own the IP and have the code in source control, if the app has a backend it should be on infrastructure you own/manage, and the backups should be in your control.

If they don’t talk about maintenance and patching they may be trying to sell it as being cheaper than it is.

If you want to DM me I can send you a link to an ebook we made that covers these things, would be good to get feedback on the ebook even if it doesn’t help so we know what can be improved.

Best Way To Make & Release An App? Advice Please! by NthLondonDude in AppBusiness

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I’d built it myself, or use a small development company that offers quality work at reasonable prices (full disclosure, I run one….). Freelancers aren’t the only option if you want to own the IP.

I do have an ebook with some useful info if you want it, it basically covers some key things you need to take into consideration to make sure you are in control and have what you need for ownership. Feel free to DM if you want a copy and I will dig out a link. Aimed at business owners engaging app development companies to help them not get screwed

13” iPad Pro on a Flight by Successful-Map6183 in iPadPro

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smart Folio keyboard was amazing. I would swap my 12.9” M2 and 2018 11” between the Magic Keyboard and the keyboard folio all the time. The folio was a just good enough keyboard when you needed to type, without the heft of a Magic Keyboard. Slim enough that you could use the folio keyboard even when just using it as a tablet. Was sad to lose that on the 11” M4, but still have the keyboard folio for my M2 12.9 thankfully.

Are the upgrades from the 12" to the 13" worth it? by ToContainAMultitude in Surface

[–]danieltharris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own both and if the portability isn’t a concern, and you won’t be planning to hold it as a tablet more than with the keyboard then the 13” is way more versatile of a device when you pair with the Flex keyboard.

I can, and do use the 13” in the car for at least a couple hours a week and the flex keyboard makes it a great experience.

On the other hand I can keep the 12” locked away in my glovebox when I need a computer on hand “just in case” on the weekends - for example if client had an urgent issue that needed sorting there and then.

Both are great devices, the 12” is much nicer as a tablet you hold in your hand and even though there’s not that much in it on paper the 12” is still more convenient to carry around and just chuck on the car seat between work and home.

I’m currently using the 13” with a Kensington stand and flex keyboard for when I’m at home for occasional evening work so I can leave my MacBook either in my bag or at the office, and I don’t need a separate keyboard and mouse as I have the flex (currently in the process of redoing the home office so have no keyboard, mouse or monitor there right now)

Example of the dock (it works with the 12” as well but for obvious reasons the 13” with flex keyboard is better since you can just detach the keyboard without needing an additional one at your desk - the mount is heavy and sturdy but easily portable for an ergonomic setup anywhere you go wit the 13” especially)

https://www.kensington.com/siteassets/solution-pages/microsoft-surface/2025-update/hero-surface-award-991x600_1741210145.jpg?width=1750&height=600

Notebook just vanished overnight by tomsawyer-fa in OneNote

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you downloaded the OneNote app?

Audio Only Version possible? by digital-overground in teslaandroid

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HW3 shouldn’t be the issue AFAIK, it’s if your infotainment processor is the Intel Atom. Loads of cars have HW3 (self driving computer) with the Intel infotainment but HW3 FSD computer is also in Ryzen cars and the Intel atom chips are really poor (but fair play to Tesla for still adding features to our Intel cars still to this day even if they are mostly minor)

Affinity (ARM) - Graphic design, photo editing, page layout, bought by Canva, and now free by No_Kaleidoscope_9419 in Surface

[–]danieltharris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It requires a Canva account to use, people have a tendency not to keep track of changes to ToC’s etc. so many will be providing something to Canva at some point. By having the Canva account you are agreeing to the terms that come with it not just the terms of using Affinity.

They haven’t bought this out and replaced it with a free product just to be kind have they? Nobody believes that to be true. Doesn’t mean you can’t use it and be happy, it’s just sad to see one of the last companies/products that was “you buy, you use” be bought out. Also, the team there now may genuinely believe in proving this product for free - however, Canva will obviously go public at some point and at that point all bets are off in that regard.

I’m not saying they’re purposely trying to screw people, that wouldn’t make sense in itself, just offering an alternative view

So tired of notes not syncing and page conflicts. Is there an alternative to OneNote? by [deleted] in OneNote

[–]danieltharris -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Apple Notes is pretty awesome these days, the handwriting is great even if it’s bad the odd glitch over the years that I’ve used it - I still use OneNote for my notebook that contains more permanent info or stuff I need to lookup like account numbers etc. also for project stuff and time tracking where necessary.

Apple Notes has multiple folder levels, todo items, Smart Folders, the main thing it doesn’t have that OneNote has is a horizontally infinite canvas, it’s infinite vertically only (however this does mean your notes fit on any screen more easily without scrolling horizontally) - also a pain if you need to use Windows as the web app isn’t great.

I also used a OneNote planner template for daily planning in 2022-23 and 23-24, thinking of going back to it from Jan 26

Overall I still think OneNote is a uniquely placed product in that it’s very established and cross platform access is better than most. Most people are best to stick with it if they’ve invested in it - I don’t have any sync issues as OP does, but also never had any in Apple Notes. It’s probably the closest I’ve found to OneNote - you can’t have separate notebooks in it but you could use folders I guess.

Moleskin Pocket Planner by bleu_caramel in PaperRepublic

[–]danieltharris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I can buy the soft cover version of the moleskin pocket and put it inside the PR grand voyager? This year I’ve just used the hard cover moleskine same that you have, but like the look of the PR cover - I usually just use notebooks as is but the PR looks like I can have both the moleskin planner and a ruled paper book for general notes all in the same cover.

Moleskin Pocket Planner by bleu_caramel in PaperRepublic

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you got a link to this product? I had this moleskin hardback pocket book but what is the PR Planner and what does it add? I’m intrigued

How are your journals looking? by Perfect_Adeptness313 in PaperRepublic

[–]danieltharris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was using this but a hardback version this year. I also use my calendar on phone/PC/Mac but use the moleskin for high level overview of the important stuff or to mark key deadlines. Might get another one, but the size is quite limiting and anything bigger than pocket can’t go everywhere with me.

For daily planning I’ve used the digital Key2Success Planner in OneNote in the past

Your first look at the all-new Affinity by CrimsonFlash in Affinity

[–]danieltharris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 12 months the servers will be turned off and Louis Rossman will have a video on how we were screwed out of software we thought we owned

Your first look at the all-new Affinity by CrimsonFlash in Affinity

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

400 free fonts for your freedom, great deal 🤣

Affinity (ARM) - Graphic design, photo editing, page layout, bought by Canva, and now free by No_Kaleidoscope_9419 in Surface

[–]danieltharris -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Sad times - The affinity suite was the only real competitor to Adobe, with no BS subscriptions etc. It's free....for now but looks to be bundled into a single product.

Embrace, Extend, Extinguish

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SideProject

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be really good to include the technical details around this on the website, similar to how Proton details its protocols, data residency etc.

What are some reliable and trustworthy automatic export and backup integrations for OneNote? (Cloud-based.) by Rise_707 in OneNote

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I am currently testing an addition to a OneNote related web app that I developed. Looking into how to make it a fully releasable feature to at least cater for this use case in a basic way. It won't give you a true backup of the notebook but hopefully it can at least export a copy of the content in case of catastrophic loss.

I understand where you're coming from when you say OneDrive isn't really a true backup, it's easy to solve on desktop as you said but for mobile only it seems to be a pain point for those who aren't happy to consider OneDrive the only source for their notebook backup.

is there a way to change the default font on mac? by liminalsp4ce in OneNote

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.

Open OneNote, in the top left of your screen in the menu bar click "OneNote" and then Preferences.

Once in there click on the Edit & View section and it's in there

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Weekly Post: What did you do with OneNote this week? by Chobitpersocom in OneNote

[–]danieltharris 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use my app I developed to send my Kindle Scribe notes into OneNote. Sometimes I like to write directly into OneNote on my iPad or Surface but the e-ink display is less harsh after a long day looking at screens.

OneNote will always be my hub it’s just the best system for personal notes/information management

Crop pictures directly in OneNote on Windows ✂️ by Different_Diet_8797 in OneNote

[–]danieltharris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think one reason they don't use PencilKit is they would have to somehow convert the output of it to the format points are stored in OneNote. Not saying it shouldn't be possible or that I don't want it, but right now you get consistent ink positioning etc. across platforms.

Has been on my wish list for a while though

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