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Chris Bowler on his switch to 2Do: Indeed. 2Do strikes the right balance. 2Do is such a fantastic app — but OmniFocus has also been a on tear lately with new features. Glad to see some renewed competition here. For now, I am still very happy with 2Do.
Chris Bowler on his switch to 2Do:
Indeed. 2Do strikes the right balance.
2Do is such a fantastic app — but OmniFocus has also been a on tear lately with new features. Glad to see some renewed competition here. For now, I am still very happy with 2Do.
I only ever pack two jackets, which work together to keep me warm and dry.
Editor’s Note: I’m going to be writing some posts about how I travel light. I’ll pull them all back together at the end with one larger post and hopefully a video. I am not a super minimalist packer, I am however a light packer. This will also be very geared to men, sorry to all the women — I just have no way of writing about that.
I only ever take two jackets (if any) when I travel: a rain jacket, and/or a thin down type jacket. ((The only exception here is if I need a suit, then of course I take an appropriate jacket as needed.)) If it is cold, I take the down and the rain jacket, if it is forecast to be warm then I take the rain jacket. The only time I won’t take a rain jacket is if the weather will be over 80° the entirety of my stay, as even if it rains then, my clothes will dry fast enough and it will be warm enough, I won’t need a jacket (usually).
Steven Sinofsky writing about his new iPad Pro: It is a good idea for the debate not to center on “developer” scenarios since the vast majority of people don’t do these things, especially when one considers the degree to which many on earth will experience a smartphone as their first and only “computer”. The first…
Steven Sinofsky writing about his new iPad Pro:
It is a good idea for the debate not to center on “developer” scenarios since the vast majority of people don’t do these things, especially when one considers the degree to which many on earth will experience a smartphone as their first and only “computer”.
The first half of his post is a fantastic analysis of how iPad adoption is likely going to play out. He then dives into his likes and dislikes of the iPad Pro, culminating in this:
The shift to this new form factor and new platform will bring with it cultural changes that take advantage of what are perceived as disadvantages. As makers, being early is essential, otherwise you are late.”
Very astute.
Oh, and I went the sticker route too:
Keep it packed, and pack only what you need.
Editor’s Note: I’m going to be writing some posts about how I travel light. I’ll pull them all back together at the end with one larger post and hopefully a video. I am not a super minimalist packer, I am however a light packer. This will also be very geared to men, sorry to all the women — I just have no way of writing about that.
There are two things I hate when it comes to trying to pack toiletries light: travel toothbrushes and the idea that you can buy what you need, where you are going. Travel toothbrushes, which are too small to hold comfortably, and fold in half and thus are never great to begin with.
Just use a regular toothbrush for crying out loud.
I travel with regular cotton socks, because even I have my limits.
Editor’s Note: I’m going to be writing some posts about how I travel light. I’ll pull them all back together at the end with one larger post and hopefully a video. I am not a super minimalist packer, I am however a light packer. This will also be very geared to men, sorry to all the women — I just have no way of writing about that.
This might be the shortest of all these posts: I don’t buy special socks for travel. There are tons of great options out there which are Merino wool and thus fast drying, anti-stink, and more. They are good socks, and the socks I certainly should be traveling with, but I don’t.
Packing cubes, packing rolls, stuff sacks — you usually don’t need them.
Editor’s Note: I’m going to be writing some posts about how I travel light. I’ll pull them all back together at the end with one larger post and hopefully a video. I am not a super minimalist packer, I am however a light packer. This will also be very geared to men, sorry to all the women — I just have no way of writing about that.
Packing cubes, packing rolls, field pockets, stuff sacks — every where you turn there’s no shortage of people offering smaller bags to put inside of your larger bags. The promises range from the mundane of being more organized, to the comical of offering ways to keep your clothing wrinkle free. I’ve been fortunate(?) enough to try most of these, and after that testing there’s only a handful of them I would recommend.
Craig Hockenberry in the iPad Pro 9.7 display: After using this iPad for a couple of weeks, I’ve realized it’s like the advances of Retina in an important way: I never want to use a lesser display again. And as with higher density, I think it’s obvious that Apple will eventually update all its products…
Craig Hockenberry in the iPad Pro 9.7 display:
After using this iPad for a couple of weeks, I’ve realized it’s like the advances of Retina in an important way: I never want to use a lesser display again. And as with higher density, I think it’s obvious that Apple will eventually update all its products to use this improved screen technology. I can’t wait!
It’s a fantastic display. Can’t wait to get it on all my devices.
Yes, let’s talk more about bags.
Editor’s Note: I’m going to be writing some posts about how I travel light. I’ll pull them all back together at the end with one larger post and hopefully a video. I am not a super minimalist packer, I am however a light packer. This will also be very geared to men, sorry to all the women — I just have no way of writing about that.
Another excuse to talk about bags, most excellent. While backpacks rule the roost for me, I want to cover four different bags.
Federico Viticci: I don’t believe Apple should move away from the app-based model of file management on iOS. However, both document providers and iCloud Drive ought to be faster to operate, more transparent, and as versatile as they would be a on desktop computer. I still don’t think the file system matters that much —…
I don’t believe Apple should move away from the app-based model of file management on iOS. However, both document providers and iCloud Drive ought to be faster to operate, more transparent, and as versatile as they would be a on desktop computer.
I still don’t think the file system matters that much — but damn if Viticci doesn’t have some compelling ideas. The video is fantastic too.
David Sparks: As iOS further matures, I’m just not so sure I’ll have much need for a laptop. Trust me. I’m as surprised by this realization as anybody else. He is thinking he will only need a desktop, but I suspect that it won’t be but another year before people like Sparks are wondering what…
As iOS further matures, I’m just not so sure I’ll have much need for a laptop. Trust me. I’m as surprised by this realization as anybody else.
He is thinking he will only need a desktop, but I suspect that it won’t be but another year before people like Sparks are wondering what they need the desktop for…
Even I was surprised at how well these underwear met the marketing expectations.
Editor’s Note: I’m going to be writing some posts about how I travel light. I’ll pull them all back together at the end with one larger post and hopefully a video. I am not a super minimalist packer, I am however a light packer. This will also be very geared to men, sorry to all the women — I just have no way of writing about that.
One pair per day, right? Gone five days? Then five pairs of underwear are needed. At least that’s how I used to pack. Travel underwear? No thanks.
Kevin Hoctor: If you live a life with the impossible notion of having zero risk, you may be happy but you won’t know how much happier you could have been if you explored new experiences with some risk attached.
If you live a life with the impossible notion of having zero risk, you may be happy but you won’t know how much happier you could have been if you explored new experiences with some risk attached.
Great post from Richard on how he uses and sees the Apple Watch. I particularly love his term for the app icons on the watch.
Great post from Richard on how he uses and sees the Apple Watch. I particularly love his term for the app icons on the watch.
Gabe Weatherhead on a disturbing trend: This new era where every app maker wants to hold my data is not a future I look forward to. This is the one change to TextExpander that I dislike the most. It’s also becoming increasingly more common. Sync is not a business model.
Gabe Weatherhead on a disturbing trend:
This new era where every app maker wants to hold my data is not a future I look forward to.
This is the one change to TextExpander that I dislike the most. It’s also becoming increasingly more common. Sync is not a business model.
Gabe Weatherhead has a good overview of some of the quirks with Keyboard Maestro.
Gabe Weatherhead has a good overview of some of the quirks with Keyboard Maestro.
Casey Liss still likes his Apple Watch: Thinking of the Apple Watch as a standalone device that replaces the functionality of your phone is a fool’s errand. The Apple Watch improves your visibility into what is happening in your phone, like a satellite giving you a bird’s eye view of the earth. Neither will give…
Casey Liss still likes his Apple Watch:
Thinking of the Apple Watch as a standalone device that replaces the functionality of your phone is a fool’s errand. The Apple Watch improves your visibility into what is happening in your phone, like a satellite giving you a bird’s eye view of the earth. Neither will give you great detail about what is happening, but either can give you a lot of general information very quickly.
Liss’ post is great and I completely agree with him. The Apple Watch is an awesome device for me everyday — it’s hard for me to understand why people don’t like the device.
Nice follow on from Manton Reece, where he talks about why patience is a double edged sword.
Nice follow on from Manton Reece, where he talks about why patience is a double edged sword.
It pains me to say this, but the iPad Pro is better with a case on it.
For the longest time now I’ve been very against most cases — especially on an iPad where thinner and lighter is better — but with the iPad Pro (12.9″) the silicone case is a must have purchase. It makes the iPad Pro better in every way, and my only regret is not buying it sooner.
Barry Ritholtz: The Chamber’s priorities are aligned with the small number of companies that are its largest contributors. Maybe that’s only natural. In any case, it no longer seems like the organization serves the interests of business at large.
The Chamber’s priorities are aligned with the small number of companies that are its largest contributors. Maybe that’s only natural. In any case, it no longer seems like the organization serves the interests of business at large.
This is a great post from Om Malik.
This is a great post from Om Malik.