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I Love Obsidian, But We're Not Right for Each OtherThird time trying Obsidian, giving up again. It gives you freedom but also burden. Want to write, end up messing with configs and plugins. Attachments don't make sense, community leans technical. Not that it's bad. We're just not right for each other.... | Category: Product Fun | |
Building YouMind: A Year of Extension DesignThe YouMind browser extension has been released to version 0.3, so I'm stopping to share some thoughts and stories behind it | Category: Startup Story | |
Why we build Audio Pod in YouMind？Audio Pod is a new feature in YouMind that lets you turn your notes, drafts, and reading lists into a personal podcast style audio playlist | Category: Work Insights | |
The Gemini 3 I See: A Different TakeThis article looks at Gemini 3 through three lenses — anti‑flattery training, generative interfaces, and the mainstreaming of vibe coding — to show how Google is shifting AI from tech demos to real user value.... | Category: Industry Insights | |
YouMind Startup Journey (2)YouMind has released version 0.5. As the co-founder, I'd like to briefly record some of my past thoughts and reflections. | Category: Startup Story | |
YouMind iOS 1.2: Shipping ImperfectAfter months of development, the new YouMind iOS version is live. First, an apology. This isn't the complete version yet. We decided to ship this early experience version after some bold exploration.... | Category: Work Insights | |
YouMind 0.5: Learn smarter. Create bolder.Announcing YouMind 0.5: materials, ideas, and output now flow in one place, allowing thoughts and creativity to flow naturally | Category: Work Insights | |
A Year in Calgary: Learning to Slow DownA year ago, my wife and I arrived in Calgary with nothing but suitcases. Everything started from scratch. Today, watching autumn leaves fall, I'm reflecting on this life-changing journey.Retry... | Category: Living in Canada | |
How to Research Using YouMindFinding information for research in the AI era remains a challenging task. YouMind provides tools to streamline information gathering, enabling rapid understanding and efficient knowledge organization... | Category: Work Insights | |
YouMind：The best learning AI tool for knowledge workersIn the age of AI, we need an AI Native learning tool even more. YouMind was designed from the outset following new ideas to improve product features. | Category: Work Insights | |
Introducing Haye 2.0 to everyoneA private macOS AI assistant that lets you experience top-tier models like DeepSeek R1, GPT-4.1, o3, Claude-3.7, and Gemini-2.5 in a single app | Category: Product Fun | |
YouMind : A Bitter Lesson from SquirrelsEffective learning isn't about how much you collect, but about what you | Category: Work Insights | |
YouMind : The Unfinished DreamYouMind: An AI-powered workspace empowering creators from inspiration to expression. | Category: Work Insights | |
Recycling cans is really a good ideaCanadian taxes surprised me! Costco's bottle deposit fee supports an efficient recycling system - turning waste to value. | Category: Living in Canada | |
"Haye AI, the most beautiful macOS AI Chat”Haye AI: A powerful macOS AI assistant offering ChatGPT-like features at just $4.99/month | Category: Product Fun | |
YouMind Startup Journey (1)Super excited to announce Mind Bicycle's first AI product: YouMind! | Category: Startup Story | |
Bridge, A human-centric time zone toolThe idea for Bridge came from our own experience as a remote development team. Working across time zones, we often needed a seamless macOS tool to synchronize schedules effortlessly.... | Category: Product Fun | |
2024: A Year of Turning PointsThis year, I embraced new experiences and learned to manage anxiety. I focused on enjoying exploration rather than rushing. | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Midnight Talk 11：Future in NowHello everyone, I'm CaiCai. It's been a while since I last updated my midnight talk. Today, sitting in the library working, my thoughts are all over the place. I figured I should still pick up my pen and write down some of the changes that have happened over the past few months!... | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Midnight Talk 10It's been a long time since I've published a document on Yuque. A lot has changed this past year. Some of those changes are still being processed, while others foreshadow a better future. So, taking advantage of the last few days of the lunar year…... | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Use ChatGPT to build macOS applications without any code experienceAfter exploring Xcode, Electron, and Tauri for a month, I built an app with ChatGPT generating 95% of its code. | Category: Product Fun | |
EasyDevo: The Developer Tool You Might NeedWe're thrilled to launch our studio's first app, crafted specifically for developers. This handy tool addresses the growing storage challenges in your development environment, easing the burden of project dependencies, SDKs, and older Xcode versions.... | Category: Product Fun | |
My Seven Product PrinciplesAs a product manager, one must remember the original intention, remain open-minded, pursue simplicity, and deeply explore the root causes of problems. Products should be on equal footing with users, avoid over-design, focus on user experience, and dare to admit failure, decommissioning unnecessary f... | Category: Work Insights | |
Tank 300 ReviewThe Tank 300 SUV impresses with its Wrangler-like design, modern technology, and off-road capabilities. While the power is average, it's a good option for adventure enthusiasts looking for something under $200,000.... | Category: Snippets | |
Hangzhou Restaurant Recommendations (3)Discover the culinary delights and cozy ambiance of Little Zhu Restaurant, a top recommendation with a charming courtyard and fresh ingredients. | Category: Snippets | |
Recommended Restaurants in Hangzhou (Part 1)Because I have recently started to pay attention to a lot of online celebrity restaurants on Douyin and Xiaohongshu, so every weekend, I will go there with Dabao to experience it. I have been going there for a while, so I will take a note of the memories of some of the restaurants I have encountered... | Category: Snippets | |
Midnight Talk 9Over the past few months, I have been on an intense weight loss journey. | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Midnight Talk 8I watched a video about Chi Shang, Taiwan, and it made me miss my kind friends and the peaceful countryside. Mini EVs are booming, even in Shanghai! I've interviewed many young product managers, noticing they lack clarity, depth, and communication skills.... | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Midnight Talk 7CarPlay's new map is awesome, auto-routing my grocery trips! I love DIY Openwrt, a great escape. Missed a huge housing lottery, maybe no luck there. Vietnam trip again - Nha Trang is hot, but fun for families!... | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Midnight Talk 6Home internet speed is slow, WiFi is worse than 4G. Found the reason is the primary router's performance is limited after installing special functions, bandwidth is only one-third left, plus the Apple router is old, 5G penetration is poor. Decided to replace the devices: the primary router from Netg... | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Midnight Talk 5I explored Dou Wei's rock but was too young then. Now, I'm testing a Fuji 56mm f/1.2 lens (feels overpriced at 1.7 effective aperture), regretting my XPRO2 choice, Sony A7III beckons, but costly! Also, first HOA meeting was awkward: parking fees are messy. Our great service is challenged by constant... | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Strange BugAs a Yuque PD, I've battled bizarre bugs! Upload crashes with Sogou IME, hidden double-quote issues, and 'bundles' of grains causing confusion. We fought disappearing images from copy-paste, mysterious "口口口" in Win 10, a title-style bug in Sogou browser, a phantom green line, and lost TOC due to a... | Category: Work Insights | |
Serbia and BosniaThis year's holiday I chose to travel to Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The reason for choosing these two countries is that they are visa-free for Chinese tourists, and I could avoid the massive crowds at domestic tourist attractions during the National Day holiday. Throughout the trip, what im... | Category: Travel Memories | |
Midnight Talk 4I ditched visas, flew to Serbia with afc163 for an unplanned adventure! Epic drive to Bosnia revealed rural life. I'm writing about our mishaps. Also, picked up trash on hikes in my city, saw lagging tech in a science museum, but was blown away by Red Dead Redemption 2 – the world is stunning!... | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Midnight Talk 3I got 7 letters from Haibo, cool updates! My move to product at Yuque made me calmer. Car fees felt like a scam. Work took my passport, no trips! If I could, I'd visit North Korea.... | Category: Midnight Talk | |
Off to SanyaAvoid Sanya at all costs! My trip was a nightmare: missed flights, shady seafood scams, and reckless drivers. Plus, the lack of mobile payments and exorbitant processing fees left me frustrated.... | Category: Travel Memories | |
Vietnam - Da NangVisited Da Nang, Vietnam - rode motorbikes, explored Ba Na Hills and coastal roads. Enjoyed food and culture, but lost GoPro on cable car | Category: Travel Memories | |
Changsha CityImmerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Changsha, where Hunan dialect dances on the streets, spicy cuisine ignites your taste buds, and intriguing architecture weaves the past and present together... | Category: Snippets | |
Grandma went to heavenI didn’t return home for the Dragon Boat Festival because of work, and the regret is unbearable. Looking back, it truly shouldn’t have been that way. Some people in the family don’t even return for the New Year, and I just don’t understand it... | Category: Snippets | |
My Taiwanese friend - Mr. XueIt has been a while since I came back from Taiwan. I have found a job and settled down. So I wrote some memories of Taiwan to preserve the memories of that time forever.... | Category: Tales from Afar | |
Taiwan Memory - Conversations on the TrainOn a train to Taipei, I met a cool, 50s-ish Japanese teacher/artist. We chatted for hours! She shared stories of her life, daughters, and taught me: Your value lies in your unique thoughts, not just textbook answers. Meeting her was impactful.... | Category: Snippets |
Category: Startup Story
Building YouMind: A Year of Extension Design
The YouMind browser extension has been released to version 0.3, so I'm stopping to share some thoughts and stories behind it
Category: Work Insights
Why we build Audio Pod in YouMind？
Audio Pod is a new feature in YouMind that lets you turn your notes, drafts, and reading lists into a personal podcast style audio playlist
Category: Industry Insights
The Gemini 3 I See: A Different Take
This article looks at Gemini 3 through three lenses — anti‑flattery training, generative interfaces, and the mainstreaming of vibe coding — to show how Google is shifting AI from tech demos to real user value....
Category: Startup Story
YouMind Startup Journey (2)
YouMind has released version 0.5. As the co-founder, I'd like to briefly record some of my past thoughts and reflections.
Category: Work Insights
YouMind iOS 1.2: Shipping Imperfect
After months of development, the new YouMind iOS version is live. First, an apology. This isn't the complete version yet. We decided to ship this early experience version after some bold exploration....
Category: Work Insights
YouMind 0.5: Learn smarter. Create bolder.
Announcing YouMind 0.5: materials, ideas, and output now flow in one place, allowing thoughts and creativity to flow naturally
Category: Living in Canada
A Year in Calgary: Learning to Slow Down
A year ago, my wife and I arrived in Calgary with nothing but suitcases. Everything started from scratch. Today, watching autumn leaves fall, I'm reflecting on this life-changing journey.Retry...
Category: Work Insights
How to Research Using YouMind
Finding information for research in the AI era remains a challenging task. YouMind provides tools to streamline information gathering, enabling rapid understanding and efficient knowledge organization...
Category: Work Insights
YouMind：The best learning AI tool for knowledge workers
In the age of AI, we need an AI Native learning tool even more. YouMind was designed from the outset following new ideas to improve product features.
Category: Product Fun
Introducing Haye 2.0 to everyone
A private macOS AI assistant that lets you experience top-tier models like DeepSeek R1, GPT-4.1, o3, Claude-3.7, and Gemini-2.5 in a single app
Category: Work Insights
YouMind : A Bitter Lesson from Squirrels
Effective learning isn't about how much you collect, but about what you
Category: Work Insights
YouMind : The Unfinished Dream
YouMind: An AI-powered workspace empowering creators from inspiration to expression.
Category: Living in Canada
Recycling cans is really a good idea
Canadian taxes surprised me! Costco's bottle deposit fee supports an efficient recycling system - turning waste to value.
Category: Product Fun
"Haye AI, the most beautiful macOS AI Chat”
Haye AI: A powerful macOS AI assistant offering ChatGPT-like features at just $4.99/month
Category: Startup Story
YouMind Startup Journey (1)
Super excited to announce Mind Bicycle's first AI product: YouMind!
Category: Product Fun
Bridge, A human-centric time zone tool
The idea for Bridge came from our own experience as a remote development team. Working across time zones, we often needed a seamless macOS tool to synchronize schedules effortlessly....
Category: Midnight Talk
2024: A Year of Turning Points
This year, I embraced new experiences and learned to manage anxiety. I focused on enjoying exploration rather than rushing.
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 11：Future in Now
Hello everyone, I'm CaiCai. It's been a while since I last updated my midnight talk. Today, sitting in the library working, my thoughts are all over the place. I figured I should still pick up my pen and write down some of the changes that have happened over the past few months!...
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 10
It's been a long time since I've published a document on Yuque. A lot has changed this past year. Some of those changes are still being processed, while others foreshadow a better future. So, taking advantage of the last few days of the lunar year…...
Category: Product Fun
Use ChatGPT to build macOS applications without any code experience
After exploring Xcode, Electron, and Tauri for a month, I built an app with ChatGPT generating 95% of its code.
Category: Product Fun
EasyDevo: The Developer Tool You Might Need
We're thrilled to launch our studio's first app, crafted specifically for developers. This handy tool addresses the growing storage challenges in your development environment, easing the burden of project dependencies, SDKs, and older Xcode versions....
Category: Work Insights
My Seven Product Principles
As a product manager, one must remember the original intention, remain open-minded, pursue simplicity, and deeply explore the root causes of problems. Products should be on equal footing with users, avoid over-design, focus on user experience, and dare to admit failure, decommissioning unnecessary f...
Category: Snippets
Tank 300 Review
The Tank 300 SUV impresses with its Wrangler-like design, modern technology, and off-road capabilities. While the power is average, it's a good option for adventure enthusiasts looking for something under $200,000....
Category: Snippets
Hangzhou Restaurant Recommendations (3)
Discover the culinary delights and cozy ambiance of Little Zhu Restaurant, a top recommendation with a charming courtyard and fresh ingredients.
Category: Snippets
Recommended Restaurants in Hangzhou (Part 1)
Because I have recently started to pay attention to a lot of online celebrity restaurants on Douyin and Xiaohongshu, so every weekend, I will go there with Dabao to experience it. I have been going there for a while, so I will take a note of the memories of some of the restaurants I have encountered...
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 9
Over the past few months, I have been on an intense weight loss journey.
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 8
I watched a video about Chi Shang, Taiwan, and it made me miss my kind friends and the peaceful countryside. Mini EVs are booming, even in Shanghai! I've interviewed many young product managers, noticing they lack clarity, depth, and communication skills....
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 7
CarPlay's new map is awesome, auto-routing my grocery trips! I love DIY Openwrt, a great escape. Missed a huge housing lottery, maybe no luck there. Vietnam trip again - Nha Trang is hot, but fun for families!...
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 6
Home internet speed is slow, WiFi is worse than 4G. Found the reason is the primary router's performance is limited after installing special functions, bandwidth is only one-third left, plus the Apple router is old, 5G penetration is poor. Decided to replace the devices: the primary router from Netg...
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 5
I explored Dou Wei's rock but was too young then. Now, I'm testing a Fuji 56mm f/1.2 lens (feels overpriced at 1.7 effective aperture), regretting my XPRO2 choice, Sony A7III beckons, but costly! Also, first HOA meeting was awkward: parking fees are messy. Our great service is challenged by constant...
Category: Work Insights
Strange Bug
As a Yuque PD, I've battled bizarre bugs! Upload crashes with Sogou IME, hidden double-quote issues, and 'bundles' of grains causing confusion. We fought disappearing images from copy-paste, mysterious "口口口" in Win 10, a title-style bug in Sogou browser, a phantom green line, and lost TOC due to a...
Category: Travel Memories
Serbia and Bosnia
This year's holiday I chose to travel to Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The reason for choosing these two countries is that they are visa-free for Chinese tourists, and I could avoid the massive crowds at domestic tourist attractions during the National Day holiday. Throughout the trip, what im...
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 4
I ditched visas, flew to Serbia with afc163 for an unplanned adventure! Epic drive to Bosnia revealed rural life. I'm writing about our mishaps. Also, picked up trash on hikes in my city, saw lagging tech in a science museum, but was blown away by Red Dead Redemption 2 – the world is stunning!...
Category: Midnight Talk
Midnight Talk 3
I got 7 letters from Haibo, cool updates! My move to product at Yuque made me calmer. Car fees felt like a scam. Work took my passport, no trips! If I could, I'd visit North Korea....
Category: Travel Memories
Off to Sanya
Avoid Sanya at all costs! My trip was a nightmare: missed flights, shady seafood scams, and reckless drivers. Plus, the lack of mobile payments and exorbitant processing fees left me frustrated....
Category: Travel Memories
Vietnam - Da Nang
Visited Da Nang, Vietnam - rode motorbikes, explored Ba Na Hills and coastal roads. Enjoyed food and culture, but lost GoPro on cable car
Category: Snippets
Changsha City
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Changsha, where Hunan dialect dances on the streets, spicy cuisine ignites your taste buds, and intriguing architecture weaves the past and present together...
Category: Snippets
Grandma went to heaven
I didn’t return home for the Dragon Boat Festival because of work, and the regret is unbearable. Looking back, it truly shouldn’t have been that way. Some people in the family don’t even return for the New Year, and I just don’t understand it...
Category: Tales from Afar
My Taiwanese friend - Mr. Xue
It has been a while since I came back from Taiwan. I have found a job and settled down. So I wrote some memories of Taiwan to preserve the memories of that time forever....
Category: Snippets