Our Thoughts
Thoughts on note-taking, productivity, and building tools that help you capture what matters.
Better Note-Taking for the Modern Web
Thoughts on capturing ideas directly on videos and websites — and building private, personal tools that help you remember what mattered.
Why I Built Melons
The story behind creating a simple, personal annotation tool that respects your privacy and helps you capture moments that matter.
5 Ways to Use Melons for Better Learning
Practical tips for using annotations to enhance your learning experience, from timestamped video notes to research organization.
The Power of Context in Note-Taking
Why capturing notes in the exact place you found information makes all the difference for retention and understanding.
Privacy-First Tools in a Data-Driven World
How Melons keeps your annotations completely private and why that matters in today's digital landscape.
Building Melons: A Technical Deep Dive
A behind-the-scenes look at the technology stack and design decisions that power Melons' annotation features.