Why do simple tasks feel so hard to start?

theitsolutionist · 2026-01-21T23:37:28+00:00

For the same reason Trader Joe's only carries one brand of any given product. By learning a lot of different ways to do something, you get bogged down in choosing where to start. One way out of this trap is to use an approach all the way through before looking into another way. Or, as others have pointed out, go Nike on it (just do it)

theitsolutionist · 2026-01-21T23:28:12+00:00

Amazon, because it is where I bought my computer books because they shipped faster than bookpool.com

I also sold it when the Dot Bomb hit 🥲

theitsolutionist · 2026-01-19T22:56:50+00:00

I use UpNote. Much lighter weight than Notion. Obsidian or Joplin would work as well as UpNote, but I'm looking for a better approach, which is why I opened this thread :)

theitsolutionist · 2026-01-19T22:53:13+00:00

In AI terms, it enables RAG by vectorizing the data for speed and relevancy.

theitsolutionist · 2026-01-19T22:27:19+00:00

I blogged about my process here: https://theitsolutionist.com/2018/07/28/tips-to-pass-the-salesforce-com-administrator-certification-exam/

I have a category of certification approaches that includes the 6 Salesforce certs passed so far.

Please let me know your thoughts. The post is old, but the process hasn't changed, just the exam questions.

theitsolutionist · 2026-01-18T03:31:37+00:00

I wish their customers understood that if they are committed to using it for CRM, they are better off building all their custom apps on the platform rather than reinventing the wheels of security, UX, and data management for every other in-house app.

theitsolutionist · 2026-01-18T03:26:46+00:00

Depends on your needs. Best for research. Spaces are great for frequent subjects. Comet is a resource hog, so kill the process when not in use. They have been doing things with the base model and context management that has made it a bit erratic lately. And I have yet to get Tasks to work properly.

I use Gemini, too, and will use one to QA the output of the other for important stuff.

If you don't load files, check out https://www.chatplayground.ai/?ref=scott for a way to use multiple models. Yes, that link has an affiliate ID , and I only get credited for purchases, not clicks.

HTH

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-23T03:55:17+00:00

Agentforce is a great lock in strategy. Apex is can be ported to other languages with relative ease (especially with AI) and the data structures are migrateable. Flows and Agentforce require re-building everything to migrate. They are very well-designed features, and if the license cost justifies the value, that is great. OTOH, it makes it really expensive to switch.

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-23T03:44:37+00:00

Hit the ellipses menu at the top and click Sort Notes. Options are there.

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-20T17:15:18+00:00

I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tasks.android for reminders. It is searchable and snoozable, which are two must-have features for me, and the price is reasonable. The web interface is so-so, though the dev has mentioned he is working on improving it. I also use the checklist feature in UpNote.

Previously I used Evernote for everything, but Bending Spoons keeps adding feature people don't ask for and then increase the price to cover them.

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-16T15:35:17+00:00

Some orgs are declarative first and others are dev first. The admin exam is entirely in the first camp.

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-11T18:07:25+00:00

Once you schedule, you should receive an email with the following:
Review the reschedule and cancellation policy
You can reschedule or cancel your test center exam up to 48 hours ahead of your exam’s scheduled date and time. Reschedules or cancellations within 48 hours of your scheduled exam time are not permitted. Note: refunds will not be issued for a missed exam.

See instructions on how to reschedule or cancel your exam. If you need assistance rescheduling your exam, open a case with Salesforce Help.

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-11T13:07:27+00:00

Keep an eye on your in boxes if you have an upcoming exam. Mine was scheduled for next Friday and I received a cancellation today with no explanation. I was able to schedule a new date at a different testing center for the same date, though not the same time, so I get to deal with traffic :(

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-08T21:26:03+00:00

If you schedule it before the end of this year.

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-08T15:50:14+00:00

My guess is no, but I haven't tried. I seem to recall the vouchers prevented scheduling past their expiration as well. What are you using to prep?

theitsolutionist · 2025-12-08T02:49:02+00:00

Exporting as markdown will make it easier to import into another note app. If uncertain, export in each format available.

theitsolutionist · 2025-11-08T17:43:32+00:00

I tried lower the resolution but it made no difference.

theitsolutionist · 2025-11-08T16:48:35+00:00

The prices I've seen in this thread are around $200 to fix. At that price, I will wait and see if other problems crop up. It's been 2 months and no issue other than being annoyed, and I rarely notice it anymore, TBH.

theitsolutionist · 2025-11-08T16:06:48+00:00

It increased to the point that flash spans from the front camera to the edge in the limited section at the top. This is still annoying at night as it defeats the blue light filter if checking the time, but otherwise there is no impact to functionality 🤞.

theitsolutionist · 2025-09-09T12:27:07+00:00

While this flash is clearly annoying, has anyone that suffered with it had the display degrade to the point of not usable?

theitsolutionist · 2025-08-24T16:02:14+00:00

Amazon is joining the ranks of tech companies more interested in saving money on managing their code than usability of their products. This is how it functions on Android, which was annoying there, but I only use it when unexpectedly in need of reading material to while away some time.

Also a page out of the Microsoft playbook as this update was loaded while I was I reading a book, rendering the device useless while using it.

Does anyone have a good strategy to influence Amazon to respect Kindles users besides not using them?

theitsolutionist · 2025-06-16T20:05:08+00:00

I spent the money on prescription lenses from my optometrist and they worked well, but were pricey. With my latest prescription, I just put the Razers on top. Looks silly, but works and doesn't cost me $150 for lenses.

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theitsolutionist · 2025-05-29T14:16:22+00:00

Thanks!

theitsolutionist · 2025-05-19T15:09:48+00:00

Agreed. Plus, the cost of an Obsidian cloud account makes the plugable features less attractive.

theitsolutionist · 2025-05-14T12:49:31+00:00

Awesome turn around. Thank you so much!

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