Aleksandr Dikov
- Grandmaster
- Latvia
- mozg-studio.org
Opinions
Switched to Nictotine+ after SoulSeekQt began to conflict with the new version of Clash Verge, it works without complaints. You need to get used to different UI, but in some ways it's even more convenient, and creates the feeling of a real social network.
Wrote a negative comment on HelixNotes as an alternative to ObsidianI was hoping Helix Notes would turn out to be a lightweight alternative to Obsidian, but unfortunately I have to say it doesn’t even come close.
In essence, it’s more like a super-light and fast Markdown editor with navigation, strongly reminiscent of Joplin. But it runs way too unstably. Even something as basic as adding an attachment with relative paths is a real pain; I simply couldn’t do it. Worse, I couldn’t even set them manually because the program kept forcing absolute paths on its own. You can’t view the Markdown source and the document preview at the same time, and every time you switch between those modes the app insists on inserting unnecessary comments into the code and rewriting the links. From the metadata side, all you get is tags. There's no tabs.
For all its drawbacks, Obsidian still gives you fine-grained control over every little detail of your data structure, whereas Helix Notes just brings chaos. It’s incomplete for any real data-organization purposes and far too unstable as an editor. Its only real advantage is the super-small size, but that's all.
I found it impossible to use OpenClaw, it consumes way too much RAM, and its errors are completely opaque. nanobot, on the other hand, uses very few resources, runs on pure Python, its configs and instructions are easy to read and modify, and the structure is intuitive. The agent constantly adjusts itself while running, which is convenient since not all settings are available through the WebUI yet. Workspaces take some getting used to and might require a bit of reorganization of your projects, but that’s subjective. There are a few minor rough edges with the app store, it doesn’t show full app descriptions—but that’s not critical. The project is still quite young, but it looks very promising. So if you prefer Python solutions over heavy and convoluted Node.JS ones, nanobot is an excellent choice.
Thinks opencode is an alternative to Zed EditorHopToDesk feels and looks like a fork of RustDesk with stylish top panel, but without some features. I found nothing better than RustDesk already offers.
Thinks Nox App Player is an alternative to MuMuPlayer
Thinks ImageGlass is an alternative to XnView MPZaz and Sparkle have very similar gameplay, but Zaz lacks control, making it quite difficult to aim well even with helper buffs.
Obsidian is organizing software. Markdown editing is just a feature. It's not fair enough to say that it's an alternative.
Wrote a positive comment on Invisible, Inc. as an alternative to Phantom DoctrineInvisible, Inc. has more hardcore and varied gameplay. While Phantom Doctrine borrows much stealth-based gameplay game mechanics from Invisible, Inc., it streamlines and simplifies it, resulting in a more accessible but less nuanced experience. And of course, Invisible Inc. has infinite replayability potential due to quality procedural generated missions, while they are predefined in PD, even enemy locations are the same.
Thinks Cock.li is an alternative to Onion Mail
Wrote a negative comment on FairEmail as an alternative to Skiff MailFailMail is a mail client, not a service.
Thinks Psiphon is an alternative to Planet VPN
Wrote a positive comment on Divinity : Original Sin as an alternative to EncasedEncased is where Original Sin mechanics meets Fallout and S.T.A.L.K.E.R., but the scale of locations and the thoughtfulness of the combat events are less exciting. Both games are great, but Original Sin is just superior.
ATOM RPG is trying to catch and clone every aspect of classis Fallout games, and successfully enough.
Wrote a negative comment on Celestia as an alternative to Elite: DangerousCelestia isn't game at all.
Wrote a positive comment on Slay the Spire as an alternative to Monster TrainDespite the fact that Monster Train takes a lot from Slay the Spire, up to the UI layout, they are fundamentally different games. MT is more of Tower-of-defense genre, there's no place for complex combo and accurate calculation of numbers. However, if you aren't familiar with the CCG genre, MT may be a good starting point, it's a high-quality game, but after 30 o'clock you may want something more meaningful, and here Slay the Spire will be fit as much as possible.
Wrote a positive comment on HitFilm Pro as an alternative to Hitfilm ExpressInstead of Express, Pro supports 32-bit export, 3D Camera Tracking, OFX Plugins, has much more animation behaviors and some other effects which unavailable for Express even as paid add-ons.
Latest Lunacy feels just like clone of Figma, but works offline and has lack of additional plugins and libraries, but it's not functional features.
Doesn't think scrshots.best is an alternative to Lunacy
Wrote a negative comment on OpenBazaar as an alternative to PAXFULOpenBazaar it's Ebay alternative, not cryptocurrency exchange service.
