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Month: January 2018

  • 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 […]

    Published January 16, 2018
  • iPadding: Kids Edition

    An iPad case for kids, and some games that my kids have been playing non-stop.

    Published January 15, 2018
  • 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.

    Published January 11, 2018
  • Filson Tablet Briefcase

    A smaller version of my beloved Filson Briefcase.

    Published January 9, 2018
  • iPad Productivity Report — A New Stand

    Modifying a new stand to stop the shake.

    Published January 8, 2018
  • 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.

    Published January 5, 2018
  • How Antivirus Software Can Be Turned Into a Tool for Spying

    That’s the kind of shit that would keep me up at night.

    Published January 3, 2018
  • Social Media, and Me

    Approaching a new relationship with social media in 2018.

    Published January 3, 2018
  • 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.

    Published January 2, 2018
  • 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.

    Published January 1, 2018
  • 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.

    Published January 1, 2018
  • App Review: Pocket

    Taking a look at Pocket as my new read later app.

    Published January 1, 2018
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