Month: January 2018
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The Reviewer’s Fallacy
Ben Yagoda, writing about why reviewers are often so off base: Here’s the heart of the problem: The set of critics’ and audiences’ interests do not perfectly overlap but rather form a Venn diagram. In the audience circle, the pressing question is, “Should I spend some number of the dollars I have to my name […]
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iPadding: Kids Edition
An iPad case for kids, and some games that my kids have been playing non-stop.
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TwIM
Great recommendation from @hisaac on this DM only Twitter app. I started using it this morning and it’s just what I needed: access to the only useable part of Twitter.
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Filson Tablet Briefcase
A smaller version of my beloved Filson Briefcase.
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iPad Productivity Report — A New Stand
Modifying a new stand to stop the shake.
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Jack Dorsey Puts His Foot Down: Twitter Will Never Ban Trump
Maya Kosoff: Regardless of whether its justification is sound, the fact remains that Twitter is beholden to Trump, and it will continue to make up rules that accommodate his erratic behavior.
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How Antivirus Software Can Be Turned Into a Tool for Spying
That’s the kind of shit that would keep me up at night.
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Social Media, and Me
Approaching a new relationship with social media in 2018.
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GORUCK GR1 26L v 34L GR2
I forgot I said the 34L GR2 was the bag to buy, so allow me to correct this confusion.
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Rise of the Robots
Just finished this book, and while some elements feel a bit dated (it was published in 2015), it offers a good comprehensive look at what humans face at some point in the future as machines get better at doing things.
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The Best Outdoor Knife: Wirecutter Reviews
This is a terrible guide from Wirecutter, and their top pick — hell most of their picks, are a waste of your money. Bad guide, even for “most people.” I’m not alone in thinking this either.
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App Review: Pocket
Taking a look at Pocket as my new read later app.