niracler

plrom#

This theme is very personal; the content I like may not be suitable for others. After all, it is closely related to my experiences and background. However, I hope to list some things that I think are good to give you some inspiration.

I generally subscribe to the people or organizations in the following list via RSS and read almost every article.
The order is not prioritized, purely based on my mood.

People#

Some people who are inconvenient to disclose, I won't write here; the hidden limit is 100 (may adjust).
I want to find a way to synchronize this list with my Follow later, as the overlap is a bit too high. This list probably won't be updated soon. I’ll write a script for synchronization during the National Day.

📚 Tech Bloggers#

The reason why there are so few is that I can't understand other more in-depth tech bloggers.

• 阮一峰 - His technology enthusiast weekly is a must-read for me every week; the articles are easy to understand, especially suitable for beginners.
• DIYgod - Whether it's RSSHub or XLog, they are full of warmth and humanity; how can one not like them?
• … I should actually find a few more, especially foreign English bloggers.

✍️ Writers#

The authors listed here are those whose works I would read regardless of "he/she/it."

• 沃尔特・艾萨克森 - The author of the biographies of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk; his biographies are the best I've ever read.
• 住野夜 - It's been a long time since he had a new work, to the point that I've almost forgotten him. He peaked at debut, and his later works have lower ratings, but I still like him a lot.
• 阿尔贝・加缪 - Although I don't quite understand "The Myth of Sisyphus," I was greatly shocked. I especially like the definitions and statements about absurdity in it. (Later found out that absurdity is the "nothingness" fate in the collapse of iron.)
• 卡夫卡 - Just "The Metamorphosis" made me curious about his works.
• 钱钟书 - When I first read "Fortress Besieged," I thought it was about the 72 skills of picking up girls~~.
• 刘慈欣 - "The Three-Body Problem" was the first time I learned what hard science fiction is.
• 榎宮祐 - The author of "NO GAME NO LIFE," I have already bought a set.
• 陈忠实 - "White Deer Plain" can be said to be China's "One Hundred Years of Solitude."
• 刘勃 - A historical writer and screenwriter. I read his "Talking About the Three Kingdoms" from three perspectives: history, folklore, and romance; it's very interesting.
• 六神磊磊 - I won't talk much about his reviews of Jin Yong; "Tang Poetry in the Cambrian" is easy to read, as if savoring a martial arts novel.

🎨 Cartoonists#

For cartoonists, I try to list their X accounts. Generally, the authors marked here have more than one work. I will pay attention to their subsequent works.

• 石黑正数 - The author of "Heaven's Great Magic Realm," the story is very worth pondering, and I read each of his works at least twice.
• 山田中人 - The author of "The Funeral of Furen," although the fight scenes are comparable to PPT, his story is very interesting to me.
• 七尾七希 - Who says "Hero Heruku" is a comedy? It tortures me to death~~.
• 谏山创 - Everyone thinks it ended poorly, but I actually think that in a sense, its ending should be like that.
• 大暮维人 - His art style is unique; as long as it's not his original work, the manga is very good. For example, "Bakemonogatari" and "Abyss Fusion."
• one - The original author of "One Punch Man," along with "Mob Psycho 100," even if it's just line art, I still find it very beautiful.
• 木城幸人 - "Battle Angel Alita" taught me what cyberpunk is.
• 藤本树 - A genius writer with plots that are always unpredictable. I really want to give him a fiery punch.
• 八木教広 - The distinction between awakened beings and humans in "Great Sword" is really thought-provoking. Very subtle.
• 荒木飛呂彥 - Who just mentioned JOJO?
• 市川春子 - "Land of the Lustrous" might be my favorite work during college.
• 大武政夫 - All characters have a poker face, but the plot is very absurdly funny. "Superpower Daughter" really hits my funny bone every episode~~.
• 富坚义博 - The worldview of "Hunter" is really rich; I think every one of his works is worth a look.
• 奈央晃德 - I just found out that Nao Akitori's "Seven Magic Users" is still being drawn, and it's already 31 volumes. This is simultaneously running two monthly comics; "I Stand Above a Million Lives" is also drawn by him, and his art style is quite recognizable; the male protagonist all looks the same~~.
• 赤坂明 - The author of "My Favorite Child" and "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War," his works are very interesting, especially "My Favorite Child." (Definitely because it added elements of Yokoyama Moka.)
• 石田スイ - "Tokyo Ghoul" was my favorite manga during high school. Back then, I had to borrow a classmate's phone to watch it late at night on Sundays. The work tricks with a dark art style, and the protagonist is always tortured to bits.
• 走马灯 - The author of "Shadow House," how can Emily be so cute?
• 创山谏 - The author of "Attack on Titan," I think his works are among the best I've ever seen.
• 矢澤愛 - The author of "NANA," I no longer get entangled in the love between Nana and Hachi. (Unfortunately, it has been indefinitely suspended.)

Manga Original Works

• 山川直輝 - The original author of "My Home Hero" and "I Stand Above a Million Lives," the story is very interesting, but it carries a lot of political concepts. Both works' adaptations have been disastrous.
• 舞城王太郎 - The setting is very interesting, but the story is just so-so. He is the original author of "Invasion of the Other Dimension" and "Abyss Fusion."

🎨 Doujinshi Artists & Illustrators#

How could I possibly talk about this in such detail? Just understand this chapter.

🎬 Directors#

• 今敏 - It's a pity I got to know him too late.
• 李安 - I was shocked when I watched "Life of Pi" this year.
• 宫崎骏 - I can't believe I've only seen "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro," and I still have to watch the rest.
• 新海诚 - My favorite is "5 Centimeters Per Second."
• 克里斯托弗・诺兰 - It feels like each one has a certain narrative trick in it.
• 丹尼斯・维伦纽瓦 - I've only seen "Blade Runner 2049" and "Dune," but I haven't watched "Arrival."
• 姜文 - "Let the Bullets Fly" is one of the few domestic films I think is good.

🎬 UP Masters & YouTube Creators#

• Fuji_玫瑰叔 - Initially reviewing "Game of Thrones," then "The Three-Body Problem," "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," and now "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber." My must-follow UP master every week. The advantage of watching his reviews is that you can understand them deeply without reading the original work to a certain extent. He spent 12 hours just discussing "The Three-Body Problem."
• 马刀刻森 - An UP master who creates original animations. His animations are very interesting and full of jokes.
• 老懂是我了_DongGaming - Friends who play 崩铁 should really check out his analysis; he really knows his stuff.
• 罗翔说刑法 - Still need to understand some things.
• 天真的和感伤的小说家 - A well-known UP master in the literary genre.
• 三個字 SunGuts - His video content mainly focuses on popular science knowledge about daily body aches, sharing simple testing methods and self-rescue methods. I have followed along to change some daily postures and bad exercise habits.
• 孫沁岳 - A YouTube creator specializing in comic reviews.
• 李天豪 - A history teacher from Taiwan; his history lectures are quite good and have refreshed my historical perspective over the years.
• 王志安 - A former investigative reporter from CCTV, who moved to Japan in 2020 and now runs a self-media channel "Wang Ju's Case." His interview programs are very professional.
• 硬件茶谈 - A high-quality UP master in computer hardware; I received a lot of help when assembling my computer.

🛩️ TG Neighbors#

• Gary の漫窝 - A rare group where you can talk about comics.
• 一起偷偷观察 DIYgod - A well-known developer; I guess no introduction is needed.
• Tomoko RD - Haha, I wonder whose channel this is??
• Laoself - Online Neighbors This folder was created by him, covering various personal channels in the Chinese Telegram circle.
• 槿呈 Goidea - A channel about reading | new knowledge | life Zen?
• gledos 的微型博客 - Regular updates at 7:30 every day, with various interesting topics.
• Hexagram Daily（aka. 帕鲁日常） - Anyway, a very impressive junior who has already gone abroad to study.
• Raye's Journey - A cultured programmer. He is organizing a large reading club.
• Yu's Life - A tool enthusiast, very friendly and helpful.
• 椒盐豆鼓 - Recommendations for shopping and various life guides are quite valuable.

🎙️ Podcasts#

• 忽左忽右 - The topics they discuss are very interesting, but mainly I haven't listened enough to judge yet.
• 科学史评话 - Talks about the history of science, which is actually very interesting.
• 科学有故事 - Probably the best popular science host in the country; the content is very easy to understand, and he genuinely wants to teach kids scientific thinking.
• 纵横四海 - "To make a user manual for humanity that everyone needs." I haven't listened much, but I felt good starting from her emotional episode.
• 原来是这样 Dscience - A very host-like popular science podcast.
• 大老李聊数学 - Talking about math in such an interesting way is really something, especially my favorite episode is about the super permutation number in "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya."
• 读库 有声书版本 - What to do if you can't find time to read each issue of the reading library? You can listen to it using the reading library app on your commute; the effect is quite good.

🎤 Singers & Music Producers#

I really know nothing about this, so I'll just list a few.

• Garoad - The original soundtrack producer of VA-11 HALL-A, very suitable for listening while working. (What bartender playlist~~)
• YOASOBI - I realized their existence through the OP of "The Funeral of Furen," and then I started listening to their songs. (Will there be a chance to hear them live at a music festival?)
• Keiichi Okabe - The original soundtrack producer of "NieR: Automata." You could say that this game is worth it just for the music.
• RADWIMPS - The original soundtrack producer of "Your Name," their music is really beautiful, especially "Zen Zen Zense." The music for "Weathering With You" and "Suzume's Journey" is also by them. Founded in 2001, the band's name is composed of "Rad" and "wimps," where "Rad" comes from "radical," meaning "cool, awesome," and "wimps" means "coward," which can be understood as "very cool cowards, very useful bastards."
• iri - Her voice has a unique charm—hoarse yet magnetic. Friends think her voice is similar to Mika Nakashima. I met her at a music festival.
• yama - The insert song "Oz." from "Ranking of Kings" is her work. I also met her at a music festival.
• Queen Bee - Queen Bee's music style is flamboyant and unique, rooted in punk while blending elements of Japanese folk songs, trap, funk, folk, and disco. I started getting into them through the theme songs of "Dororo" and "InuYasha." In fact, I initially attended this music festival for Queen Bee and YOASOBI, while iri and yama were extra surprises that made my heart flutter.
• Aimer - She has sung theme songs for many animations, dramas, and movies, including famous works like "BLEACH," "Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]," and "Natsume's Book of Friends." I was introduced to her by friends at a music festival.
• 中岛美嘉 - How can she be so cool, NANA 本 NA. Friends say iri's style is very similar to hers.
• いとうかなこ - Known for singing theme songs for many anime and games, her most famous works include the theme songs for the "Steins;Gate" series.

🛍️ Taobao Shop Owners#

• 肥王书店 - Mainly sells Taiwanese comics and light novels. I think I've been buying books from him for seven or eight years, and I place orders every year.
• 优衣库官方旗舰店 - Most of my clothes are bought here...
• hopi - A place to buy figurines, but I can't even buy one a year.
• achobby - Body pillows? Who buys body pillows? Haha, haha, haha.
• 梦百合官方旗舰店 - This brand's mattress is quite good, although I haven't bought other brands.

Organizations or Communities#

I try to put their RSS subscription addresses; many should come from RSSHub. Since I couldn't think of categories all at once, I put them all together.

🏢 Organizations#

• The Cloudflare Blog - First of all, Cloudflare's documentation is very friendly (compared to ali/aws), and their blog is also very interesting and worth reading.
• Node.js Blog - As a Node.js developer, I think this blog is a must-subscribe.
• 读库 - I don't know how to introduce it~ You can understand it as a publisher, mainly a magazine published annually? Every few months, each issue is carefully selected and published with rich non-fiction works. I have been continuously subscribed to 读库 for five years. (However, the number of books I haven't finished reading is also increasing.)
• RSSHub - A heavy user of RSS, I subscribe to daily news and blogs through it.
• 少数派 - After working for a few years, I developed a heavy "buy buy buy" habit, which actually came from here...
• 琉璃神社 - "琉璃神社 is a community that shares the latest and coolest ACG doujin works; here you can find a lot of joy." Those who understand know, it's actually been over a decade since I last visited the shrine~~.

🏢 Game & Animation Companies#

• 板机社 (TRIGGER) - A unique art style and quality; basically, everything they release is worth watching and very good. (By the way, I almost thought "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann" was also theirs. It turns out it was their former company's work.)
• 京都动画 - Also a company where almost every work is worth watching.
• 香草社 - I played their "Odin Sphere," and the art is really top-notch.

📰 Tech News#

• Hacker News - As a programmer, I think this website is a must-subscribe.
• SuperTechFans - Generates Chinese AI summaries of daily hot articles from Hacker News. Feels pretty good. (It has become something I check daily.)
• HelloGitHub - Used to check for new open-source projects.

Items#

💻 Computers and Accessories#

• MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - 16G RAM 512G SSD, the computer that has grown with me, can be called perfect. (It's already a bit insufficient for development, considering replacing it after getting regular employment)
  • Filco 圣手 2 代双模机械键盘 - A seven-year-old keyboard; I'm currently using it for my dorm computer.
• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - 8G RAM, used for making some small gadgets. I connected an external 2T hard drive for storing AutoBangumi's animations. (No, I really can't do this; it's too unstable, and the hard drive often gets unmounted.)
  • 西部数据 (WD) 2TB 移动硬盘 USB 3.0 - For a while, it was used to back up my MacBook Air's data, but it often slowed down my computer to the point of freezing, so I changed its purpose. Now it is used for storing AutoBangumi's animations.
• 倍控工控主机四核 J1900 8G 内存 256G 固态 - Initially used to make a soft router, but OpenWrt was too buggy, so I reverted to using Apple TV + Surge as a router. I will look for something fun to do with it later.
• 13600kf+4070s - A recently assembled computer, but I haven't found a more specific use for it; it's just used to play two rounds of "Civilization 6." However, now I use it after work. I'm getting familiar with the transition from MacOS to Windows.
  • Logitech MX Master 3 - I had high expectations when I bought it, but now it’s gathering dust; I basically just use the laptop's touchpad. Because when using the mouse, my right hand has to switch frequently, which actually affects efficiency. Now I definitely have to use it with the main computer.
  • Logitech MX Keys - Used at work.

🏷️ Portable Devices#

• Apple Watch Series 7 - It's hard to say what specific role it plays until one day I forget to wear it to work. Then I realized I couldn't live without it.
• AirTag - Bought a four-piece set; it's still very useful (self-satisfied🤣).

📱 Phones and Tablets#

• iPhone 16 pro - Bought for 5499 after the 618 national subsidy. People around me say 128G definitely won't be enough~~.
• iPad Pro (2021) M1 11 inches - 256G, used for reading comics, and reading comics, and reading comics. Occasionally used as a secondary screen for the MacBook.
• Boox Leaf - Now only used to read e-books before bed; reading comics is too uncomfortable.
• Redmi Pad - Tachiyomi launcher.

🎧 Headphones and Speakers#

• AirPods Pro2 - Unfortunately, I am already on my third pair of AirPods Pro; the first two were washed in the washing machine, and now I dare not put them in my pants pocket.
• Sony WH-XB910N - I don't know if it's because it's not a flagship, but I find it uncomfortable to wear for long periods, especially since it presses against my glasses. However, the sound quality is still good; the noise-canceling effect of over-ear headphones should be better than AirPods Pro 2. I don't use it often because I find it inconvenient; it's gathering dust, and I want to sell it.
• 小爱智能音箱 - Also an essential device, used to control various smart home devices at home. However, I basically don't use it to listen to music.

🎮 Gaming and Entertainment Devices#

• Nintendo Switch (Extended Battery Version) - My first gaming console, Japanese version, initially bought to play Animal Crossing.
• xbox series s - My second gaming console, bought for Xbox Game Pass, but after buying it, I didn't want to play because there were too many games, just like how a long TODO list can demotivate you. I want to sell it.
  • Reletech Xbox Series x Xbox Series s1tb2tb Solid State Drive - Used to expand the storage space of the Xbox because the games are too large, and the built-in 512G is no longer enough. A warning to future generations: if you're going to buy, get the Xbox Series X, or you'll regret it.
• Steam Deck - My third gaming console; initially, I wanted to use it as a server, but I found it basically can't run for long periods, so I reverted to using a Raspberry Pi. "Civilization 6" lags; I can only play small games now.
• Apple TV 4K - Combined with Infuse, it's the main player at home. Now it's also used as a soft router.

🔋 Charging#

• Anker 140W GaN Charger - I actually don't need 140W; I just wanted it for its four ports, as I have four devices to charge daily. (Laptop/phone/watch/tablet)
• Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charger - This is used at the office; it can wirelessly charge the phone in landscape mode while showing the time in standby mode.
• Anker MagGo Magnetic Power Bank(¥369) - Not as good as the previous one; I need one with a stand function.
• 海备思 Panda Color Switch Portable Dock + 65W GaN - A kind of artifact; both the Steam Deck and Switch rely on it for expansion.

💤 Sleep#

• 安耳悠 Noise-Canceling Earplugs - During high school, I was sensitive to sound due to stress, so I would wear them to sleep. Until two years ago, I would even lose sleep if I forgot to wear them, as I would be disturbed by the sound of my own turning. Now I can sleep without them.
• 梦百合（MLILY）Zero Pressure Mattress 15020010cm - I've had it for two years, and it's still very comfortable. I bought one for both home and dormitory, improving sleep quality UP UP (maybe because I haven't used a better mattress).
• 温眠 Ergonomic Deep Sleep Pillow 3.0 (¥279) - It is indeed better than the pillows provided by 梦百合，but the difference felt is not significant.

❄️ 💧 Temperature and Humidity Control#

• 米家 Floor Fan - Used during summer, but often not enough, so I still turn on the air conditioning.
• 小米 DC Inverter Two-Season Fan (Tower Fan Black) - I regret buying it; I shouldn't have thought of using it in winter. Also, it's not enough in summer; I still need to buy an air conditioner~~.
• 米家 Electronic Temperature and Humidity Meter Pro - I just found out that the humidity in Guangdong is really high, basically over 80%.
• 小米 Dehumidifier 13L - Bigger and heavier than I imagined, and it does make noise. At first, I thought it was useless until I had to empty the water. To reduce humidity from 80% to 60%, I felt like I had to empty it countless times~~.
• 小米 Air Purifier 5 - The air quality in Xi'an is not very good.

💺 Desks and Chairs#

• 八九间 U5 Ergonomic Computer Chair - It's not tiring to sit all day, but after trying the 1700 RMB ergonomic chair from IKEA, I found that this one isn't as snug. When my back is straight, the backrest doesn't fit closely against my back; I can only lean back to make it touch.

💪 Health#

• 小米 Eight Electrode Body Fat Scale - Used to measure weight, body fat percentage, and other body data, can link with the Xiaomi Health App.
• QWE Ton Ton Bucket 2000ml - Solved my water drinking problem; I fill it up every day when I arrive at the office, and my goal is to finish it by the end of the day.

🔦 Lighting#

• 米家 Monitor Hanging Light 1S - Currently used as a desk lamp.
• 米家 Bedside Lamp 2 White - I read comics before sleeping~~.
• 米家 LED Smart Desk Lamp - Absolutely a gem; after using it, I basically haven't turned on the ceiling light in my dorm room. Combined with Xiao Ai, it can be turned on and off at will.

🍳 Cooking#

• 米家 Smart IH Rice Cooker 3L - Regret buying such a small one; I don't want to cook when I'm alone. But when there are many people, it's not enough capacity (My parents took it.)
• Philips Air Fryer - I cook with it every week now.
• 米家 Rice Cooker N1 3L - Bought another one; the power cord is really short~~.
• 海尔（Haier）Mini Fridge 123 Liters - A fridge is indeed necessary, but it feels a bit large for living alone.

💆 Massage#

• 米家 Mini Massage Gun 2C - After starting to work out, I found my body was sore everywhere, so I bought one for massage.

Software Tools#

> Command Line Tools (Command Line Interface)#

Actually, there are too many; I'll only pick the 20 I use the most.

• Homebrew - A package manager for installing various software; if you're using MacOS, it's basically a must-install.
• x-cmd - A product from my previous company, a tool that is worth a hundred commands. In one sentence, it's [ ash, dash, bash, zsh ] * ( asdf + oh-my-zsh + tldr + gh/gt/gl client + … ).
• git - As a programmer, if you can't use git, then you should be embarrassed.
• wrangler (Cloudflare) - A command line tool for developing Cloudflare Workers.
• docker - A tool for developing and deploying containerized applications; it's also a basic software that cannot be missed.
• frp - A tool for internal network penetration; I use it to expose my Raspberry Pi so that ServerCat can connect. (Cloudflare Tunnel cannot connect.)
• hurl - A tool for testing HTTP requests.
• markdown-link-check - A tool for checking whether links in markdown files are valid. The links in this article are mainly checked using it.
• zsh-fzf-history-search - A tool for using fzf to search command history in zsh.
• rsync - A command for file synchronization between servers. Most Linux systems come with it; I rely on it for file transfers between servers. My favorite parameters are -acvP.
• rclone - Can transfer local files to cloud storage. Those who have used cloud products like S3, R2, OSS, etc., should have used it to some extent.
• imagemagick - A command line tool for processing images; I mainly use it to batch convert image formats.
• ffmpeg - A command line tool for processing videos; simple video slicing, transcoding, and other operations can be done with it.
• ollama - A tool for conveniently running LLMs locally; of course, whether the computer's performance is sufficient is another issue.

📝 Text Editors & IDEs#

• cursor - I can't live without Cursor; it's really great. Intuitively, 70% of the code I write at work is done with it. (Afterwards => I overspent $20 this month; I'm considering switching to the one acquired by OpenAI.)
  • WakaTime - A tool for tracking and analyzing programming time; I found out that I develop for 28 hours a week, which is already my limit at work~~.
  • dracula-theme - I'm using this theme.
  • GitLens - A plugin for viewing git history; its blame function is very useful, allowing you to see who wrote the code at a glance during team collaboration.
  • shellcheck - A plugin for checking shell scripts, especially useful for checking which syntax is not POSIX compliant. This is very useful when writing various shell-compatible syntax.
  • indent-rainbow - A plugin for displaying indentation. Mainly looks good and can also be used to check whether the code's indentation is consistent.
  • markdownlint - A plugin for checking markdown syntax. However, since it's a linter, I don't think there's anything particularly worth mentioning; generally, you should have a linter for the corresponding language.
• Obsidian - A software for writing diaries and notes; during daily dual-screen work, one screen is often occupied by Obsidian, and whenever I have an idea, I write it down directly. It's commonly used for writing less technical articles. (Technical articles are generally written directly in markdown in vscode.)
  • Shiba lnu - I'm using this theme now.
  • obsidian-linter - A plugin for formatting markdown; however, I feel its functionality is still not perfect, and sometimes it has some strange issues.
  • obsidian-git - A plugin for syncing Obsidian notes to a git repository. One issue with using Obsidian is that it lacks version control; many times, I write some records and make edits, causing some historical thoughts to be lost. So I use this plugin.
  • obsidian-pinboard-sync - A plugin for syncing Pinboard bookmarks to Obsidian diaries. Mainly to be able to search for my previous bookmarks and corresponding comments in Obsidian.
  • obsidian-image-auto-upload-plugin - A plugin for automatically uploading images in Obsidian to an image hosting service.

📈 Productivity Tools#

• OpenCat Pro(¥38) - Used as a desktop client for ChatGPT; since I can't use the plus version on the web, I use it to access gpt-4. (Of course, you can also use DeepSeek.)
• Chatgpt App - I bind it to cmd + space for quick access. Generally used for quick Q&A.
• Raycast - Everyone says it's good; it has a beautiful interface, and I rely on it for various desktop operations. The clipboard history feature is almost a must-have tool.
• ServerCat(¥38) - Like the above OpenCat, it's also a product by the well-known developer Baye. Used to check the status of servers.
• keybr.com - A website I used recently to practice typing.
• iStat Menus(Setapp) - A tool for displaying system status in the menu bar. (Actually, I think it's not very useful, 😂)
• Session(Setapp) - A Pomodoro timer software, included in the Setapp bundle; its advantages are that it can link with Apple system calendars, can sync across multiple devices, and is good enough to use on desktop.

💻 Virtualization#

• OrbStack - A lightweight alternative to Docker Desktop; I use it to manage my Docker containers.
• UTM - Used to run various virtual machines on Mac. I ran a Home Assistant for testing.
• Raspberry Pi Imager - The official tool for burning Raspberry Pi system images.

⚙️ Automation#

• n8n - Used for doing some automation tasks, such as syncing data from RSSHub to Telegram channels. (Oops, now niracler no longer has a channel.)

💰 Finance#

• YNAB($100/y) - Used for monthly budget planning, alleviating my illusion of "seemingly endless money." (Not necessarily a good solution; I see others using Numbers to achieve good results as well.)

📷 Image Processing#

• Affinity Photo 2(Family Bundle ¥688) - A very powerful photo editing tool, but I only stay at the stage of modifying resolution and cropping, which is really a pity.
• PicGo - A tool for uploading images to image hosting services; I use XXX image hosting.
• upscayl - A tool for high-resolution reconstruction; it looks quite good.
• webp - A redirect service that can automatically add watermarks and compress images; I use it for my image hosting. Thanks to Yu-kun's Building Your Free Image Hosting System from Scratch (Cloudflare R2 + WebP Cloud + PicGo).
• TouchRetouch(Setapp) - A professional image repair and object removal tool that can easily remove unwanted objects or blemishes from photos.

💾 Cloud Storage#

• iCloud(¥24/m Taobao) - After having a full Apple ecosystem, iCloud shows its super connectivity value. Mainly used to back up Obsidian notes and various files. I'm currently using a 1T Taobao family plan.
• 阿里云盘(¥168/y) - Now mainly used to store films and TV shows, then watch them through Infuse; it can generally run at full bandwidth. I opened an annual membership. (I'm very hesitant; now Infuse requires an additional fee for streaming, effectively doubling the price.)

🌐 Browsers#

• Safari - How to say, I used Chrome for a long time, then Arc for a long time, and finally, I chose Safari based on the principle of Occam's Razor.
  • bookmarker for pinboard - Used to add the current page to Pinboard.
  • 1Password for Safari - A password manager; I have disabled Safari's native autofill.
  • AdGuard for Safari - An ad blocker, but I haven't used it for long enough to experience the difference between it and uBlock Origin.
  • bookmarker for pinboard - Used to add the current page to Pinboard.
  • RSSHub Radar - Used to find the RSSHub source of the current page, produced by DIYgod.
  • Immersive Translation - Used for translation; I can't live without it; my favorite color is #FB8F68.

💬 Communication Tools#

• Telegram - My TG channel Tomoko RD is my personal space for random thoughts. As a chatterbox (sending over 2000 messages a year), I prefer sharing daily trivialities here rather than on X - speaking on TG feels like talking to myself at home, while X feels like shouting in a square, which is too much pressure for me as a socially anxious person. Feel free to visit my channel, although it's just daily trivialities.
• X - Mainly used to follow updates from some tech bloggers and open-source projects.
• Discord - Mainly used to participate in open-source community discussions and feedback; I use it very rarely.
• Fastmail($50/y) - My main email service. Its random anonymous email feature works very well with 1Password, making it my first choice for registering on various websites. This feature also protects my privacy well.
• 微信 - Mainly used to contact friends and family in China. Recently, I've started updating my Moments again and am trying to reconnect with old classmates and friends.
• QQ - Who still plays QQ besides the second dimension? 😂 Recently, I occasionally browse some old friends' posts on QQ.
• 熊猫吃短信 2(¥12/y) - A spam message interception tool on iPhone. Although it works well, sometimes because I don't check for a long time, the system automatically clears the intercepted messages.

🔑 Privacy and Security#

• 1Password(¥248/y) - Can be used for autofill on iPhone.
• XLocker($9.99) - Used to hide some applications on iPhone and iPad at appropriate times. Combined with shortcuts, it can hide with one click.
• DAMA(¥12) - After using it, I found it very intelligent; it can automatically identify potential privacy information in your photos and automatically redact it. It can also help you process some sensitive information in photo metadata.

🌏 Network Tools#

• AdGuard($18.37) - A tool for blocking ads, but I feel its effectiveness isn't very good; maybe I haven't configured it properly.
• Surge 5($49.99) - Now used on both Mac and iPhone.
• Tailscale - A VPN tool based on WireGuard that allows your devices to form a private network. Simple to configure and easy to use. Super great; if you have IPv6 or Fullcone NAT at home, connecting to your NAS from outside is super convenient. I currently use it to remotely access my dorm computer from the office. Not to mention, it can be used to watch the anime downloaded by AutoBangumi at home. (A match made in heaven.)
• Shadowrocket - After switching to Surge, I abandoned it.

💪 Health Monitoring#

• Apple Health - Used to record my daily steps and sleep time; my previous sleep goal was 0:00-7:00, but that was completely wrong. Combined with Apple Watch, I found my sleep efficiency is less than 90% (Sleep Apnea); sleeping this way is equivalent to long-term sleeping for 6 hours, no wonder I've always felt quite tired. Recently, I changed to going to bed at 10:30, and I roughly fall asleep by 11:00, waking up around 7:00 (feeling much more energetic).
• 小米运动健康 - Mainly used to view data from the body fat scale.

🤖 Smart Home#

I try to only use smart home devices from the Xiaomi ecosystem to avoid installing too many different platform apps. When purchasing devices, I prioritize whether they support Xiaomi, but some devices (like rice cookers) don't mean much by supporting Xiaomi.

• 米家 - Used to control smart devices at home, such as lights, air conditioning, and robot vacuums. However, when the internet is down at home, these smart devices become useless (it seems this can be solved through a gateway).
• Aqara Home - Had to install it because I used Aqara's camera.
• Home Assistant - Deployed on Raspberry Pi, will gradually expand applications in this area.
• Home Assistant Companion - Recently, I always open Tailscale on my phone to let HA recognize when I get home, automatically turning on the air conditioning and computer before I arrive.
• Apple Home - Device prices are relatively high; currently, there are only a few devices. However, it should have more possibilities when combined with Home Assistant.

(This is a HA panel I adjusted while goofing off recently.)

🛒 Shopping#

• 多抓鱼 - Used to buy various books frequently, now I consider them luxury items and no longer buy blindly.
• 京东(Mini Program) - The sense of value for membership is gradually decreasing.
• 拼多多(Mini Program) - Mainly used to buy Switch game cartridges, LEGO, models, and other entertainment items.
• 淘宝 - Suitable for purchasing special items, such as Taiwanese books, foreign recharge cards, etc.
• 闲鱼 - Rarely used for selling items as I don't want to spend time bargaining. I buy a few second-hand items each year; under the trend of consumption downgrade, I may increase usage frequency.
• 朴朴超市 - For buying groceries and daily necessities.

📺 Video & 🎵 Music#

• YouTube(¥120/y Taobao) - Purchased YouTube Premium membership through Taobao; the experience is excellent after removing ads, and the usage frequency across devices has significantly increased.
• 哔哩哔哩 App - A light video user, with an annual viewing time of less than 200 hours. Mainly follow updates from a few UP masters.
• infuse($12.99/y) - An elegant video player that perfectly supports video playback from Alibaba Cloud Drive. The interface is beautiful, and the user experience is excellent, but with rising costs, I may need to look for alternatives.
• 剪映专业版 - A video editing tool that maps videos stored on the Raspberry Pi to the computer via Samba protocol for convenient local editing. (Maybe iMovie can do it too?)
• iina - An excellent local video player on macOS; it's my preferred playback tool.
• obs - A powerful screen recording tool mainly used to record game console footage in conjunction with streaming software.
• spotify - After trying several music platforms, I ultimately chose Spotify as my main music service.

🎙️ Podcast Software#

• Podcasts - I have deleted Ximalaya and only kept Apple Podcasts for listening to podcasts. Because I can find all the podcasts I listened to on Ximalaya on Apple Podcasts.
• 小宇宙 - Quite good-looking and elegant. Mainly used when subscribing to RSS.

📖 Learning#

• 多邻国(¥40/y) - Used to learn Japanese; it feels like once you start, you can't stop, and I check in every morning and evening. You can connect with me through this link (but you need a national account to add~~).
• MindNode(Setapp) - A tool for making mind maps; I mainly use it for organizing knowledge. It's an essential tool when reading books.

📰 News & Reading#

• RSSHub - A powerful RSS generator that can provide subscription sources for many websites that do not support RSS, supporting custom parameter adjustments for content.
• Follow - A one-stop information aggregation platform that integrates subscriptions from RSS, Telegram, YouTube, Bilibili, Pixiv, Twitter, and other platforms. As a replacement for Inoreader, I wrote a usage experience. Welcome to visit my Follow homepage.
• 豆瓣 - A rating reference platform for films, books, music, and other works. This is my Douban homepage, mainly recording my viewing experiences of ACG works.
• 读库 APP(requires subscription to 读库) - Provides selected article audio read by volunteers, suitable for listening during fragmented time.
• 微信读书 - A rich e-book platform suitable for reading literary works. For technical books, it's recommended to choose physical or PDF formats.
• 得到 - A knowledge payment platform, serving as a supplementary book source to WeChat Reading, subscribed as needed. Recently, I've been listening to books more often.
• Pinterest - A platform for quality image resources, especially suitable for finding avatars and wallpaper materials.
• xlog - A Web3 blogging platform with a relaxed atmosphere. Many users update weekly journals here, and reading others' life records makes me feel the warmth of a cyber neighborhood. However, I haven't read much in the past six months.
• hackernew - A technology industry news aggregation platform with high-quality content but easy to get addicted to.
• pinboard - A tool for collecting articles and recording thoughts. This is my Pinboard homepage.
• 小红书 - A life-sharing community used to learn life skills and common knowledge.
• 知乎 - A Q&A community where I occasionally browse discussions on interesting topics.
• Bob(¥74.99) - An excellent word translation tool for Mac.

🌟⭐️✨ Animation & Comics#

• 萌娘百科 - The entries on Moegirl Encyclopedia are really interesting, haha. Mainly used to collect entries and read when bored.
• Kindle App - Although the hardware is no longer used, I still keep it on my iPad to read comics; it's the app that occupies the most storage space on my iPad. (50G)
• TachiyomiSY - The successor, the new generation of kings.
• mox.moe - A very comprehensive comic source; it can push comics to Kindle with one click, and I rely on it to start reading comics on my iPad.
• 蜜柑计划 - Used for tracking anime; the RSS subscription for AutoBangumi relies on it.
• AutoBangumi - Automatically downloads based on RSS subscriptions; I basically rely on it now.