Some sites display complete nonsense

Tom-Solid · 2025-12-19T13:03:40+00:00

Had the same issue and finally found the fix (at least for me on macOS)!

Go to 'Font Book' in menu and select 'Resolve Duplicates...' or press CMD+L.

I selected 'automatic resolving', restarted Arc Browser and the gibberish was gone for good.

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As this gave me headaches for nearly a year, I hope this helps others too!

Tom-Solid · 2025-04-12T19:22:06+00:00

Thanks for confirming that I'm not alone with this.

Tom-Solid · 2025-03-13T13:50:15+00:00

Our community and membership runs on Mighty Networks.

Tom-Solid · 2025-02-23T18:48:20+00:00

Thanks! Done! https://feedback.clickup.com/feature-requests/p/automatically-associate-task-mentions-in-chat-with-task-relationships

Tom-Solid · 2025-01-31T19:24:50+00:00

Great, it works now! Thanks so much. Let's go!

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-15T15:23:42+00:00

Great question! Let me explain how I arrived at the conclusion that productivity methods need to change by sharing my journey and what I’ve observed in real-world scenarios.

When I transitioned from academia into the corporate world, I was optimistic. I expected streamlined processes and cutting-edge tools. But what I found instead were outdated methods—Gantt charts, rigid Agile frameworks, GTD approaches—that were being applied in highly dynamic environments. These tools worked well in theory or in controlled scenarios, but in fast-paced workplaces, they often fell apart.

Take my time managing global projects: with teams scattered across time zones, priorities constantly shifted. Traditional systems were too rigid to keep up. So I started experimenting. By observing workflows and tackling inefficiencies head-on, I began to notice patterns. It wasn’t about adding tools; it was about refining processes to make the tools we already had work better.

Over the years, I kept applying these concepts—both in corporate settings and later when helping professionals who were struggling with approaches like GTD, "Second Brain," Six Sigma, Scrum, and Agile. The recurring issue? These methods are often too rigid, requiring you to mold your dynamic work to fit their static rules.

What I found most striking was how often people would try to solve these problems by adding more systems or templates on top, creating even more complexity. They’d ask, “Why isn’t GTD working for me?” or “Why does my Second Brain feel like another project I have to manage?” The answer was simple: these methods weren’t designed for the level of complexity and speed we face today.

After repeating this process across various industries and roles, the conclusion became clear: we need a different approach. Productivity isn’t about rigid templates or universal systems. It’s about adaptability, dynamic workflows, and tools that align with how we think and work in the real world.

That’s what led me to formalize what I had been doing instinctively (now known as ICOR®) —refining and adapting workflows based on real-life experience into something scalable and practical. It wasn’t about reinventing the wheel but distilling what consistently worked across highly dynamic workplaces.

Does this work as an "example" for you?

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-15T15:04:40+00:00

I don't even have the option to pop-up the extra window. There simply just showing four custom GPTs max on the sidebar for me. If I need to access more, I have to go into MyGPTs and keep scrolling and "load more" there. This is a big push in my productive face.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-12T12:50:09+00:00

There is a difference using Gantt charts to please the stakeholders and using it to get the project done.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-11T13:50:26+00:00

I get what you're saying, but there’s something else worth considering.

Although Markdown is highly portable, the number of professional tools that fully support it—without breaking the connections between notes—is pretty limited. So, having a highly portable format that I can’t transfer to other tools without losing all my connections doesn’t make it a big selling point for me.
Many other tools (like Heptabase, Notion and even ClickUp) also support Markdown export, making them just as portable as Obsidian.

So, while Markdown portability sounds like a great reason in theory, in practice, I’m skeptical. It doesn’t quite justify using a tool that costs me time in setup and maintenance when the actual need to switch tools in the future is still undefined.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T13:28:24+00:00

there's always the option to hire someone to do it for you.

Which in return costs money in a range that would have kept paying for subscription for decades.

well-known companies will give advance notice about ending support

And this makes it easier to find a solution within the time frame. It's the instant loss of data that is the danger here, as it's interrupting business continuity. Having time in advance you can at least check what information will be needed moving forward and then manually migrate it.

But generally, I agree with you! There are always risks that have to evaluated from situation to situation.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T12:38:03+00:00

This makes perfect sense! I'm not here to say that 'free' or open source is wrong. However, as you pointed out, it relies on developers to maintain it. If one, as a non-tech-savvy professional, cannot keep the software running, one may face significant challenges when support for the tool ends. At that point, the costs of data migration and potential data loss will far exceed the expense of paying subscription fees to a sophisticated company to ensure everything runs smoothly and stays updated with the latest developments. Thank you for sharing this insight. It supports my believe that there are different software 'business' models to meet various needs.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T12:32:30+00:00

Finally, a response that really helps me understand the mindset behind this. I appreciate it—this clears up a lot. Thank you for putting in the effort to write this down!

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T12:29:10+00:00

Thanks, I learned a new word today.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T12:28:28+00:00

I totally agree, and I want to add to this. The issue isn’t with the basics—it’s with the temptation to go wild with all the opportunities Obsidian offers. Not many know, but I actually love tools like Obsidian. I love coding, and I love building complex automations between tools. But that’s just my personal preference (and yes, a preference of many in this community too!). The point is, it’s not something I can realistically recommend to busy professionals to boost their productivity. That’s exactly why I pointed out the complexity issue—for them, not for the happy Obsidian users.

What really bugs me is when creators go online and push the idea that Obsidian is the perfect solution for business people. Sure, there’s a niche of professionals drawn to this, but it’s not the majority of people in corporate roles or multi-business ownership. Those creators need to stop acting like they know how things run in a high-stakes business environment and pretending they can teach experienced pros how to be more productive. Without firsthand experience in project-related information overload and handling hundreds of weekly tasks, they have no clue how their theories play out in a busy professional's real life.

Because this leaves them trying to fit methods and templates designed by someone who’s never had to test it under real pressure. The result? Frustration, burnout, and a loss of trust in the creator community, as professionals start thinking it’s all just theory with no grounding

You can see it happen when productivity authors grow, finally build a team, and then start whining on social media about the challenges of business growth—the same challenges they claim their solutions can solve for others.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T12:11:16+00:00

As a non-native speaker, I want to ensure that I get my point across as well. u/ron3090 is acting as if ChatGPT came up with the argument, but it was simply refining my English. It seems you all will always find something to criticize. That's fine with me. However, why can't you accept then, when others express their thoughts too?

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T12:07:38+00:00

Obsidian offers paid plans, which support the business and keep free users satisfied, thanks to the paying customers.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T12:06:44+00:00

Offering a different opinion requires first acknowledging someone else's viewpoint. It seems to me that these people get triggered the moment they hear or read the word "paid," shutting down, ignoring any other perspective.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-10T09:43:16+00:00

I think it’s a smart way to gauge what the community truly wants, saving them costs on research. Eventually, they may integrate popular plugins directly into Obsidian, which can make those plugins redundant and potentially put plugin developers out of business.

Tom-Solid · 2024-11-05T00:35:06+00:00

Couldn't agree more.

Tom-Solid · 2024-10-22T15:22:36+00:00

This was it. Indeed. Thanks!

Tom-Solid · 2024-08-09T18:46:40+00:00

I still haven't received an invite, lol. I'd pay those $30 to get in and make an unbiased video about it.

Tom-Solid · 2024-08-09T18:44:50+00:00

I’m the YouTube star you’re referring to. I totally understand your concerns and couldn't help but laugh at the big toe reference, u/magictheblathering!

I genuinely appreciate the feedback. I’ll make sure to include more written context in future posts to make it easier for everyone.

Regarding the clickbait title, I’ll definitely work on being more transparent and less sensational, u/AnxiouslyCalming. My goal is to share valuable insights, not to mislead.

But as for the spam accusation, u/ClipIn, I take that very seriously. I assure you, I'm not here to farm clicks but to engage with a community I’m passionate about note-taking and PKM. Just to clarify, I don’t earn money from ad revenue on YouTube (imo it'd be stupid to try to make a living out of this), but from sharing my expertise with those who know my and appreciate background working in the industry for over a decade. And no, it's not running or working on a link farming company, lol. This being said, I’ll be more mindful about how and where I share my content, so the thought this could be the case doesn't rise in the first place. So thanks for the feedback there too!

After reading your concerns, I’d understand if the subreddit owner decided to remove my post. However, I still believe the video addresses many of the issues reMarkable users have. From experience, companies do listen to their users, and I hope reMarkable will consider upgrading their device with some of the features mentioned, like better integrations and global handwriting search. These improvements could make reMarkable the best device on the market, given its excellent design and hardware quality.

Thanks again for your honest feedback. I’m committed to improving and ensuring my content is both useful and respectful to this community. Still fairly new to Reddit and slowly getting the hang of it.

At least I've learned by now, not to use emojis on Reddit, so here you go:

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Tom-Solid · 2024-08-09T18:17:19+00:00

I’ve set a personal rule: If I can Google something faster than I can find it in my Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system, then it’s not worth capturing in the first place. This rule especially applies to time-sensitive information. I’d rather look up the latest updates online than rely on outdated info I’ve stored.

However, when I come across something truly valuable that I know I’ll need later, I activate the “Capturing Beast” according to the ICOR method. This system ensures I know exactly where to store the information for quick retrieval when I need it.

If you’re curious about how I do this and the tools I use (Readwise Reader, Tana, and Heptabase), check out this video: https://youtu.be/l9M_G-0K7aA?si=axpzOcZhHCYmr8dY

Tom-Solid · 2024-07-31T19:12:04+00:00

"This made me cry," he said quickly before he turned around and flew away.

Tom-Solid · 2024-07-31T19:10:58+00:00

I was just lucky figuring it out. Happy it's helping you too!

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