[thdc]

This is a lesson I learned too late.

Consider extending this idea outside of digital work, to any online hobby. In my case, I think back to all the time I spent on MMOs (basically raised online) and wish I had taken screenshots or recordings of my time then; I have none and it makes me sad.

Apply it to real life, too. You'll never know what little meaningful events you'll wish you had records of in the future.

[yjftsjthsd-h]

Also, doing it in meatspace has practical benefits. How do these screws go back into this hardware? Oh look, here's a photo that shows the thing disassembled with each screw placed next to the hole it came from, which also shows which bits slot together - maybe I even took multiple pictures to show which part of the case came off first.

[david422]

I've been doing that with my house as well. Every year I end up trying to rediscover some mundane task like - how do I remove this darn window screen with these hidden latches. So I'm trying something new:

I write up a google doc with some pictures. Then I make a QR code of the url and attach it. I've done it for several things:

  - how to put the air conditioners in the windows
  - documenting the water filtration system
  - documenting the septic system
  - documenting the propane fireplace
  - documenting the network wiring

[Gigachad]

I’ve picked up a habit of photographing everything even mildly notable outside so when the topic comes up at some point, I’ve got useful photographs.

Sometimes it’s years later and someone will bring up a building or street that’s not notable enough to have photos online and my photos are much better than what you get from street view.

[hgsgm]

What are some interesting minor notable things you've documented?

[Gigachad]

I was in a discussion about modern street design that prioritises pedestrian safety and I brought up a trend I had noticed of new laneways putting the road and sidewalk completely level with no clear boundary between cars and people walking. I had taken a few photos of these streets, not because I had anticipated this discussion but because I just take a photo of all new construction and google photos makes it very easy to search through my photos to find them.

I’ve also ended up incidentally taking photos of areas which later got renovated/redeveloped so I get to show a before and after. It’s mostly possible with google maps but a proper photo from a phone is better quality.

[loa_in_]

Name checks out

I'm sorry, moderator team, I find this to be the best way to express my appreciation and admiration for parent's approach to the topic.