I use "Saved Messages" in Telegram for this purpose. Very handy because you can forward messages from other users or channels.
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#32I use "Saved Messages" in Telegram for this purpose. Very handy because you can forward messages from other users or channels.
I've used Keybase for this myself, by sending myself messages.
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#33I use "Saved Messages" in Telegram for this purpose. Very handy because you can forward messages from other users or channels.
I miss "Saved Messages" from Telegram in the Element (formerly Riot) chat app. In Element it is also possible to create a private room with access limited to only me but in Telegram it feels so natural to send text and links to myself (even in way, way older versions of the app).
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#34Since many are asking: - notes are saved in the cloud - currently requires Google login (but that was only because I wanted to get something out the door quickly). I'm considering implementing other login providers and also device-only notes if there is enough interest. I know there are legitimate concerns around this topic: I'm not tied to the login mechanism per se.
Is there a function to export notes from the cloud? Much prefer local backup options.
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#35This looks like whatsapp - and in whatsapp you can do a chat to yourself
In case anyone isn't aware, the trick is to create a group with any contact and then remove them. Mine is pinned to the top and named Notes - and unfortunately is the most robust way to share images and notes from desktop to Android (I tried Pusbullet and Join too)
Never thought about this but man is it a slick solution. Installation on Windows was super easy too. Thank you!
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#36Dammit, I have been playing for two months with mockups and dirty quick PoC for something like that an now someone actually made it.
Congrats to the author, now off to check it out :).
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#37This looks like whatsapp - and in whatsapp you can do a chat to yourself
In case anyone isn't aware, the trick is to create a group with any contact and then remove them. Mine is pinned to the top and named Notes - and unfortunately is the most robust way to share images and notes from desktop to Android (I tried Pusbullet and Join too)
Another option that’s cleaner imo is to literally start a chat with yourself as OP mentioned. Simply navigate to this URL on your phone https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=$1
Replace $1 with your phone number including country code but without a + sign.
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#38I like the idea. Seems like a good way to outline blog posts and whatnot. A few requests: allow for images and other attachments, include a dark mode, and charge something so it's sustainable and worth maintaining and improving.
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#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
Also love the idea, and required Google sign-in is a dealbreaker for me too. I’d love it I could save notes in iCloud, but I’d be fine just keeping them local if you don’t want to maintain multiple login/sync providers. I’d also pay a few bucks for this app, FWIW!
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated! Planning to take a stab at this soon.
Yes, I will pay few bucks too for, local only storage and optional login.
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#40I like the idea. Seems like a good way to outline blog posts and whatnot. A few requests: allow for images and other attachments, include a dark mode, and charge something so it's sustainable and worth maintaining and improving.
Thanks for the feedback! Images and other attachments are supported already.
Dark mode is on my list of things to do. Charging is too :) I wanted to make sure it is useful for folks so I can dedicate time to development and make it sustainable by charging.